The EV6 is Kia's first dedicated electric SUV and the sister car to the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Same E-GMP platform, same 800 V architecture, same dual-motor option, but with a sleeker fastback profile and Kia's own approach to the cabin.
What you are buying
A 77.4 kWh battery in the Long Range variants, single-motor RWD or dual-motor AWD options, and a WLTP range of up to 528 km. 800 V architecture means a 10 to 80 per cent DC charge in around 18 minutes on a fast enough charger. Inside, the EV6 splits the screen design across the dash, with curved dual displays.
Cartell Assessment
The EV6 is the EV that took Kia properly upmarket. It is sharper to drive than the IONIQ 5, faster-charging than anything else at the price, and the cabin layout is the most resolved Kia has built. The compromise is the divisive exterior styling and the slightly tight rear seats.
AU Outlook
EV6 GT-Line AWD pricing in Australia sits in the mid-$90k drive-away range. The Air RWD entry is around $75,000 drive-away. Cross-shop is the Hyundai IONIQ 5, the Tesla Model Y Long Range, and the Polestar 2.
The spec sheet
- Power
- 239 kW (Long Range AWD)
- Torque
- 605 Nm
- Range (WLTP)
- 528 km WLTP (Long Range RWD)
- Charging
- 800 V architecture, up to 350 kW DC
- Drive
- RWD or Dual-motor AWD
- Seats
- 5
- Warranty
- 7 years / unlimited km, 7 years on HV battery
- Safety
- ANCAP 5-star
Trim levels & pricing
| Trim | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| EV6 Air RWD | from $74,990 drive-away (verify) | Entry, 77.4 kWh, RWD |
| EV6 GT-Line RWD | from $87,590 drive-away (verify) | Top RWD spec, full ADAS |
| EV6 GT-Line AWD | from $95,590 drive-away (verify) | Dual-motor AWD, premium audio |
Prices indicative — see the manufacturer for current drive-away pricing.
