Kia EV6
| Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|
Kia EV6 GT-Line | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Model code | CV |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2022–present (North America) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwaseong (Autoland Hwasung) United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG) |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout |
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| Platform | Hyundai E-GMP |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Power output | 125–430 kW (170–585 PS; 168–577 hp) |
| Transmission | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Battery | 58 kWh or 77.4 kWh or 84.0 kWh battery nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium |
| Electric range | Up to 510 km (317 mi) |
| Plug-in charging |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,680–4,695 mm (184.3–184.8 in) |
| Width | 1,880–1,890 mm (74.0–74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) 1,545 mm (60.8 in) (GT) |
| Curb weight | 1,825–2,090 kg (4,023–4,608 lb) |
The Kia EV6 (Korean: 기아 EV6) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It is also the first model to be named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, EV series, which will range from EV1 to EV9. The EV6 is the 2022 European Car of the Year.