Kia EV6 GT

Overview

The 2025 Kia EV6 GT is the undisputed king of the EV6 lineup, a fire-breathing electric crossover that blends head-turning style with face-melting performance. Positioned as Kia's halo EV, the GT trim takes the already impressive EV6 platform and cranks everything up to eleven. With its potent dual-motor setup and aggressive styling, it's aimed squarely at enthusiasts wanting practicality without compromising on thrills. Expect a starting price around $63,000 for this top-tier beast in the US market, ready to electrify your drive with a serious dose of excitement.

What's New for 2025?

For 2025, the EV6 GT benefits from a significant refresh! Most notably, it packs a larger 84 kWh battery (80 kWh usable), aiming to enhance its driving range. Visually, it sports a meaner front end with new 'Star Map' signature LED daytime running lights and redesigned headlamps. Inside, the tech gets a boost with Kia's latest ccNC infotainment system, now featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, alongside a new steering wheel design and fingerprint authentication. These updates ensure the GT stays sharp and competitive in the fast-paced EV arena.

Design & Exterior

The 2025 EV6 GT isn't shy; it screams performance with its athletic stance and sharp creases. GT-specific touches include aggressive front and rear bumpers, unique 21-inch alloy wheels, and a distinctive rear spoiler, while vibrant neon green brake calipers hint at its stopping power. Dimensions come in at 184.8 inches long, 74.4 inches wide (excluding mirrors), and 60.8 inches tall. The sleek, coupe-like SUV profile is both futuristic and functional, ensuring you’ll turn heads whether you're carving canyons or cruising downtown.

Interior, Tech & Cargo

Step inside the EV6 GT, and you're greeted by a driver-focused cockpit with sporty GT-specific bucket seats offering fantastic support, adorned with suede and neon green accents. Passenger space is generous for a sporty crossover. Tech is front and center with the new panoramic curved display running Kia’s ccNC system, plus wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. For hauling gear, you get 24.4 cubic feet in the trunk, expanding to 46.7 cubic feet with seats folded. There's even a compact 0.7 cubic foot frunk, perfect for stowing charging cables.

Performance & Driving Experience

Hold on tight! The EV6 GT is an absolute rocket, catapulting from 0-60 mph in a blistering 3.4 seconds thanks to its dual-motor All-Wheel Drive powertrain. This beast unleashes a massive 478 kW and 568 lb-ft of instant torque from its front and rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors, rocketing to a top speed of 162 mph. Beyond straight-line speed, the GT boasts an electronically controlled suspension and an electronic limited-slip differential, delivering sharp handling. Multiple drive modes, including a dedicated 'GT' mode, let you unleash its wild character.

Range, Battery & Charging

The 2025 EV6 GT features an 80 kWh usable battery (84 kWh nominal), delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of 229 miles, with an efficiency of 2.86 mi/kWh. Thanks to its 800V architecture, DC fast charging is super quick, accepting up to 240 kW (or 97 kW on 400V chargers), potentially juicing from 10-80% in around 18 minutes via its CCS Type 1 port. At home, the standard 10.9 kW on-board AC charger replenishes the battery overnight. Plus, its Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability turns the GT into a mobile power source!

Safety & Driver-Assistance Features

Kia loads the EV6 GT with a comprehensive suite of safety tech. The EV6 platform has earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA. Standard on the GT is Kia's advanced 'Drive Wise' package, including Highway Driving Assist 2 (adaptive cruise with lane centering and lane change assist), blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, forward collision-avoidance assist with junction turning detection, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance, and a surround-view monitor. These features provide excellent peace of mind alongside its thrilling performance, keeping you secure on every journey.

Warranty & Maintenance Coverage

Kia's warranty is legendary, and the 2025 EV6 GT is no exception, offering fantastic peace of mind. You'll get a 5-year/60,000-mile basic limited warranty and an impressive 10-year/100,000-mile limited powertrain warranty. Crucially for an EV, the high-voltage battery is also covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles, typically guaranteeing against excessive degradation (e.g., to 70% capacity). While Kia doesn't typically offer complimentary maintenance in the US, their EVs are known for reliability and potentially lower running costs compared to internal combustion engine counterparts.