Video Summary
Here's a summary of the key findings from the video review:- The Kia EV6 is Kia’s first of eleven all-electric models planned for release by 2026.
- The EV6 has a dedicated EV platform, and is available in rear- or dual-motor all-wheel drive versions.
- It is one of the fastest-charging EVs currently available.
- The EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5 share a platform.
- The design allows Kia to avoid constraints related to internal combustion engines.
- The digital tiger nose grill has no openings.
- Headlights have unique LED daytime running lights.
- There are no fog lights on the front.
- The GT-Line AWD model has distinctive 20-inch wheels and wide tires.
- From the side profile, the EV6 looks smaller than it is.
- It has a panoramic-style sunroof that opens.
- The wheelbase is 114 inches long.
- The charging port is powered and located in the back.
- 1900 watts of total power are available from the vehicle-to-load function.
- The RWD model is slower than the AWD version for acceleration.
- Range for the smaller battery is 232 miles, while the long-range version is 310 miles.
- A 350kW charger can achieve a 10-80% charge in 18 minutes.
- Kia offers 1000kWh of free charging with a purchase.
- The interior styling incorporates a vegan leather with contrasting stitching and white inserts.
- A head-up display is included.
- This car is a compact vehicle that feels like a midsized car on the inside.
- There are 4 different driving sounds to choose from in the advanced settings menu.
- Driver assistance technology includes Level 2 autonomy.
- Pricing starts at $40,900 with the federal tax credit for the base, light model and smaller battery, up to nearly $57,000 as tested.
- The reviewer prefers the styling of the Ioniq 5, but the EV6 handles better and is one of his favorite EVs.
