Kia EV6 GT

Overview

The 2025 Kia EV6 GT is the undisputed king of Kia's electric lineup, a family-friendly crossover that packs a supercar-punch. It’s a halo car designed to challenge high-performance EVs, blending futuristic styling with electrifying, all-wheel-drive performance. For a starting price of around $63,800, the GT serves up a thrilling driving experience that puts far more expensive machinery on notice. It’s the ultimate expression of Kia's E-GMP platform, delivering blistering speed and aggressive looks for those who want their practical EV to have a wild side.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the EV6 gets a significant refresh, and the GT benefits handsomely. The most noticeable change is the redesigned front end, featuring slick new 'Star Map' signature headlights. Inside, there's a new steering wheel and Kia's next-generation ccNC infotainment software, which finally brings wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Under the skin, the battery pack has been upgraded, and the GT trim receives a major power and torque boost, pushing its performance credentials even further ahead of the pack for the new model year.

Design & Exterior

The EV6 GT’s design is pure drama, a low-slung crossover that looks fast even when parked. Measuring 184.8 inches long, 74.4 inches wide, and 60.8 inches tall, it has a planted, athletic stance. The 2025 refresh adds sharper, more technical lighting. The GT trim stands out with exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels, a more aggressive front and rear bumper design, and impossible-to-miss neon green brake calipers. It’s a head-turning design that perfectly communicates the serious performance lurking within this electric powerhouse.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Inside, the GT gets a driver-focused cockpit with exclusive, deeply bolstered sport bucket seats featuring neon green accents. The tech is dominated by a panoramic curved display housing two screens running Kia's updated ccNC system. Passenger space is generous for a performance crossover. Practicality isn't forgotten, with 24.4 cubic feet of trunk space, which expands to a very usable 46.7 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded. There's also a small 0.7 cubic foot frunk, perfect for stashing charging cables.

Performance & Driving Experience

This is where the GT truly shines. Mash the pedal and its dual PMSM motors unleash a staggering 478 kW (around 641 hp) and 568 lb-ft of torque, rocketing you from 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.4 seconds. Power is sent to all four wheels, and the 162 mph top speed is no joke. Hit the neon GT button on the steering wheel to unleash its full potential, firming up the adaptive suspension and sharpening responses. An electronic limited-slip differential helps you carve corners with shocking precision and control.

Range, Battery & Charging

The GT is equipped with an 80 kWh usable battery pack. According to Green Cars Compare's calculations, this delivers a real-world range estimate of 229 miles, with an efficiency of 2.86 mi/kWh. Thanks to its cutting-edge 800V architecture, the GT is a charging champ. At a DC fast charger, it can hit a peak of 240 kW via its CCS Type 1 port, zapping the battery from 10-80% in about 18 minutes. For home charging, the standard 10.9 kW on-board charger is plenty quick. Plus, its Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature can power external devices.

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Kia doesn't skimp on safety, even on its most performance-oriented model. The EV6 boasts a 5-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA. The GT comes fully loaded with Kia's comprehensive "Drive Wise" suite of advanced driver-assistance systems as standard. This includes Highway Driving Assist 2, which combines adaptive cruise control with lane centering for stress-free highway trips. Critical features like a Blind-Spot View Monitor and a 360-degree Surround View Monitor are also included to give you complete confidence behind the wheel.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Kia's warranty is legendary and provides incredible peace of mind. The EV6 GT is covered by an industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile limited warranty for both the powertrain and the high-voltage battery system, which is one of the best protection plans available. This is paired with a 5-year/60,000-mile basic limited warranty covering nearly everything else on the vehicle. This extensive coverage underscores Kia's confidence in its EV technology and overall vehicle reliability, making the high-performance GT a surprisingly sensible long-term proposition.