Kia's EV6, a twin to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, carries a slight price premium over its cousin at $42,115, but has up to 310 miles of EPA-rated range and up to 576 hp.
, or something along those lines. The platform is made from 75% high-strength and ultra high-strength steel, and it features a five-link independent rear suspension.All vehicles based on the E-GMP platform will have well over 200 miles of range and the ability to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 18 minutes thanks to 800-volt hardware and an 11-kw onboard charger. In the case of the EV6, Kia says it targeting 300 miles of range with the 77.
For performance fans, Kia will offer an EV6 GT with 576 hp and 546 lb-ft torque. It will be capable of dashing to 60 mph in less than 3.5 seconds. The EV6 GT will also feature a software-based limited-slip differential for getting the power down during cornering.The EV6 will also have Vehicle-to-Load functionality, which will allow it to charge tools, laptops, electrical appliances, and even other EVs.
The EV6 measures about 185 inches in length, making it 2.3 inches longer than the Ioniq 5, even though its wheelbase is 3.9 inches shorter than its Hyundai counterpart. In comparison, the rival Volkswagen ID.4 and Tesla Model Y have lengths measuring 180.5 and 187 inches, respectively. Its wheelbase is 114.2 inches, which is a match for the three-row Telluride SUV.
The interior also features an avant garde design. There's a clean layout combined with textured surfaces and a mix of physical controls and screens. One of the standout elements is the curved display that combines the instrument cluster and infotainment hub . Underneath this you'll find the climate settings which are also controlled via a screen, unfortunately.The EV6 also features an augmented reality head-up display.