The Kia EV6 is the type of car that is a best-kept secret, quietly raising the bar above other rivals without making a song and dance about it.
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The new Kia EV6 is a bewitching hatchback SUV that demonstrates how far the Korean automaker is prepared to go to refine the electric driving experience. Kia’s pedigree in making amazing electric cars is already sealed with the spectacular eNiro, which broke the Guinness World Record for the lowest consumption ever achieved by a hybrid vehicle. Now, the EV6 digs even deeper to improve performance on all fronts.
It sits next to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Jaguar I-Pace in the same class, all of which make the case for an alternative to the Kia EV6. Do Kia’s new upgrades pull the ladder up on the competition and cement its spot? We take a 360-degree look at it to find out.
Design & Interior
While the EV market is littered with cars that look like a prop from Blade Runner, the Kia EV6 is a refreshingly refined body that tastefully points towards the future with a rounded hood, rounded headlights and a slick rooftop. Kia has concentrated their efforts on creating bodywork that is approachable to those who see fully-electric cars as daunting. Safety has been treated as a priority, too, and it shows in the myriad of alerts and systems that come as standard and its full-marks Euro NCAP score.
Aside from a pair of 12-inch screens that make up the digital dash and infotainment system, the new Kia EV6 has an intimate interior that puts focus on the driving. No corners were cut in finding gorgeous-feeling materials for the interior – vegan leather and PCM plastic balance sustainability, affordability and a pleasant feeling of having premium materials supporting you. In other words, it takes care of the environment without sacrificing your driving environment.
EV Specs and Performance
It showcases an excellent balance of practicality with impressive electric capabilities, thus making it a strong contender in the EV market. Each trim level is outfitted with a powerful 77.4kWh battery and an impressive 800-volt charging capability that charges swiftly; the EV6 adds an impressive 62 miles of range in just slightly over four minutes. Anyone concerned about range should have their fears put to rest in the EV6.
Speaking of range, even the base version of the Kia EV6 comfortably exceeds 270 miles on a single charge, affirming the promise of long-distance electric travel. Storage space is enhanced by the lack of an engine, with its extra 20 litres of front trunk compartment on top of its 490 litres of boot space.
Drive
When driving the new Kia EV6, keep in mind that this is an electric SUV that weighs over 2 tonnes, so you’re not going to be swooping through turns like a MotoGP bike. Nonetheless, the driving style is firm and responsive, with impressively direct steering and body control. Speed is in abundance – if the acceleration was any quicker, it would be rivalling most electric sports cars. You’ll also find several exciting modes, such as the goosebump-inducing ‘sport mode’ which hardens the steering and turns up the throttle response and engine growls. There are plenty of surprises to be had in this hatchback SUV.
The Kia EV6 is the type of car that is a best-kept secret, quietly raising the bar above other rivals without making a song and dance about it. The EV6’s most special trick is how it weaves into everyday life with a noble humbleness.
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