Trims and Powertrains

Drivers have the choice of five EV6 trims: Light, Light Long Range, Wind, GT-Line, and GT. The Light is made solely with rear-wheel-drive (RWD), with a 63-kWh battery and a single electric motor that produces 167 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The Light Long Range, Wind, and GT-Line are offered with RWD or all-wheel drive (AWD); both get an 84-kWh battery. The rear-wheel drivetrain gets a single electric motor producing 225 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, while the AWD versions add a second motor on the front axle, netting 320 total horsepower and 446 lb.-ft. of torque. The GT (AWD only) surpasses the rest of the lineup with 601 horsepower and 545 lb.-ft. of torque. As mentioned, it has a launch mode that allow it to reach up to 641 horsepower and 568 lb.-ft. of torque. The Light Long Range, Wind, and GT-Line RWD models all boast a 319-mile drive range, followed by the Light Long Range AWD and Wind AWD at 295 miles, the GT-Line AWD at 270 miles, the Light at 237 miles, and the GT at 231 miles. The Light takes the lead in fuel efficiency, returning 128 MPGe city and 103 MPGe highway. The Light Long Range, Wind, and GT-Line RWD models match the Light’s city mileage but come in at 101 MPGe highway. The AWD Light Long Range and Wind follow at 117 MPGe city/95 highway, while the AWD GT-Line drops to 106 city/89 highway, and the GT achieves 87 city/79 highway.

Every EV6 is equipped with regenerative braking paddles and a drive-mode selector with Eco, Normal, Sport, and Snow settings, complemented by Hidden Drift Mode on the GT-Line and GT, as well as the GT Exclusive Drive Mode on the GT. The lower four trims have MacPherson front struts with selective damping and an independent multi-link rear suspension, along with 12.8-inch ventilated front and solid rear brake rotors. The GT alone upgrades to an electronically controlled front and rear suspension, along with 15-inch front rotors and 14.2-inch rear rotors (both ventilated). The Wind, GT-Line, and GT can power external devices using their vehicle-to-load capabilities, and a heat pump system helps all AWD EV6s extend their range.

Charging Times

Every trim is equipped with a North American Charging Standard (NACS) compatible charging port and a 10.9-kW onboard charger. The GT can charge from 10 to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes using a 350 kW Level 3 DC Fast Charger, which drops to approximately 20 minutes for the rest of the lineup. The Light leads the pack when using a 240-volt Level 2 AC charger, charging from 10 to 80 percent in roughly 5 hours and 40 minutes, followed by the others at 7 hours and 20 minutes.

Standard Equipment

The Light and Light Long Range are upholstered with a thoughtful mix of recycled fabric and SynTex leatherette. These trims also get heated front seats, an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, an 8-way manual front passenger seat with lumbar support, a two-spoke SynTex-wrapped steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, wireless smartphone charging, Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, dual-zone automatic climate control with an automatic defog system, Smart Key remote start, push-button start, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, one USB data port, four USB charging ports (two front, two rear), a cloth headliner, and a 60/40 split folding rear bench. Their exterior amenities include auto-extending door handles, heated power-folding exterior mirrors with integrated LED turn indicators, automatic on/off LED projector headlights, LED taillights, LED daytime running lights, a solar- and sound-absorbing windshield and front windows, rear privacy glass, roof and rear spoilers, and 19-inch alloy wheels with a dark-gray finish.

The Wind is fully SynTex-upholstered with ventilated front seats, a driver’s seat and exterior mirror memory system, an 8-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, a hands-free power liftgate, sound-absorbing rear windows, and 19-inch alloy wheels with a black finish.

The GT-Line receives a power-tilt/slide sunroof, a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel with power tilt and memory, a head-up display, a rearview mirror-integrated HomeLink garage door opener, alloy sport pedals, Kia Digital Key 2.0, LED interior ambient lighting, dynamic welcome lighting, and a “front and center” daytime running light bar. The GT-Line AWD upgrades to 20-inch alloy wheels with a black finish.

The GT comes loaded with black SynTex suede power sport bucket front seats with neon accents, a trim-exclusive flat-bottom steering wheel, a synthetic suede headliner, and 21-inch alloy wheels finished in black, paired with Goodyear Eagle F1 summer tires. Regardless of trim level, every AWD EV6 is equipped with a heated steering wheel and heated rear outboard seats.

Driver-Assist and Safety Technology

The Light and Light Long Range get blind spot collision-avoidance assist and navigation-based smart cruise control (stop, go, and curve), while the others upgrade to a blind-spot view monitor and navigation-based smart cruise control with machine learning (adapts to the owner’s driving style). Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist is standard, as are front and rear parking sensors, lane keeping assist, lane following assist, Highway Driving Assist, intelligent speed limit assist, driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert, high beam assist, rear occupant alert, safe exit warning, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection. The Wind and above add a 360-degree surround view monitor, side parking sensors, rear parking collision-avoidance assist, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 with pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning, junction crossing, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist – all of which are available on the Light Long Range – plus Highway Driving Assist 2 (adds lane changes). The GT-Line and GT get front and side parking collision-avoidance assist, as well as Remote Smart Parking Assist 2, which allows drivers to park from outside the vehicle using their smartphones.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The EV6 accesses its Kia Connect infotainment system through a 12.3-inch touchscreen (completing the panoramic display), with onboard navigation, over-the-air update capabilities, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth hands-free connectivity, and SiriusXM satellite radio. The Light, Light Long Range, and Wind trims have six speakers, while the GT-Line and GT upgrade to a premium Meridian audio system with 14 speakers, a subwoofer, and an external amplifier. Every EV6 model is compatible with the Kia Access app, allowing the driver to remotely control the car’s temperature via smartphone.