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The 2023 Kia EV6 range of configurations is currently priced from $49,990.
Our most recent review of the 2023 Kia EV6 resulted in a score of 8.5 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Deputy News Editor Tom White had this to say at the time: I can’t responsibly afford an EV6 GT-Line, but I would definitely consider one if I could. Realistically, something smaller like the Niro EV or Hyundai Kona EV are more suited to my needs, but neither feel as special or are as deeply capable to drive as the EV6.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Kia EV6: Great to drive, Accurate range calculation, Head-turning looks
The 2023 Kia EV6 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Kia EV6 2023 prices range from $63,140 for the basic trim level SUV GT-Line RWD to $95,260 for the top of the range SUV GT-Line AWD (with Sunroof).
The Kia EV6 design is fresh and becoming for an electric vehicle. The dashboard is headlined by a huge floating digital panel that incorporates the 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system and 12.3-inch instrument cluster. The Air model comes with a light grey headliner while both GT-Line models sport a black headliner. The GT-Line AWD model also comes with a large sunroof. The GT-Line models also have a heated steering wheel and adjustable ambient lighting (up to 64 colour changes possible). All models have a dual-zone air-conditioning system.
The EV6 has four standard colours – ‘Runway Red’, ‘Yacht Blue’, ‘Snow White Pearl’, and ‘Aurora Black Pearl’. The Air model has an additional two colours – ‘Steel Grey’, and ‘Glacier’. The GT-Line models have one additional colour choice – ‘Moonscape Matte’.
The EV6 Air RWD and GT-line RWD have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 7.3 seconds, while the GT-Line AWD achieves a sprint time of 5.2 seconds.
The EV6’s boot is spacious when all five seats are in action, with 490L VDA of cargo capacity available (480L on GT-Lines). That jumps up to 1270L VDA (1260L on GT-Lines) when the rear seats are folded flat.
All EV6 models come with five seats. The Air model’s seats sport a mix of two-toned (white and black) cloth and synthetic leather, while the GT-Line models both get upgraded to two-toned (white and black) full synthetic leather with white top stitching. The Air model sees only the driver’s seat with two-way power and lumbar support, while the passenger seat is adjusted manually. The GT-Line sees both front seats sport eight-way power adjustments with lumbar support and a two-position memory function on the driver’s seat. Both GT-Line models enjoy a ‘relaxation’ mode on the front seats where they tilt back for comfort when stopped and the front seats are both heated and ventilated.
The back seats have ISOFIX mounts on the outboard seats and three top tether child seat mounts. The back row has a 60/40 spit fold and lay flat when folded.
Kia EV6 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO |
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The Kia EV6's charging port is located at the rear of the vehicle, at the small panel located just below the right tail-light. There are three ways of charging the Hyundai Ioniq 6 – two at home methods, and one in public. It is recommended that owners of the Hyundai Ioniq 6 purchase a three-phase 11kW at-home wall charger box. These retail for anywhere from $800 to $2000, depending on the manufacturer and the power supply, with additional charges of 21 to 36 cents per kW, depending on your energy provider. Additional costs can be zero if you’re hooked up to a renewable source such as solar. All up, it will deliver a charge time of seven hours. Alternatively, owners can charge their Kia EV6 at home using a conventional 240V powerpoint which takes about 33 hours. A public charging station of 50kW will deliver a zero to 80 per cent charge in 1.6 hours, while a 350kW charger will see the time it takes drop to 18 minutes. Cost is dependent on location, whether it is a peak period or not, and what the charger’s capacity is, though as a general rule you should never pay more than $40 for a full charge.
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You could certainly have the vehicle’s battery packs tested for efficiency by an independent test centre. But why not keep that option up your sleeve and let the dealership test it initially? I would imagine the battery’s performance and efficiency test would involve a written report which is much more difficult to fudge than a verbal report. If the dealership can’t provide this written proof on the battery’s condition and you still believe you have a problem, that’s when you play the independent-test card.
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Standard equipment in the EV6: 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system, front and rear parking sensors, wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and digital radio, satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, cargo blind, wireless charging pad, 4 x USB-C ports, 1 x USB-A port, 2 x 12-volt ports, adaptive cruise control, LED lights, keyless entry and push button start and reversing camera.