2025 Kia EV6 GT Review | Faster, Smarter, Sharper – Still the Best All-Round Performance EV?
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The Kia EV6 GT has been re-engineered and facelifted for 2025 with increased power. It has 641 brake horsepower. The 0-62 mph sprint takes 3.5 seconds. The biggest upgrade is the power; Kia has squeezed 64 extra brake horsepower and 13 Nm of torque from the same dual motor setup. Total output is 641 brake horsepower and 770 Nm of torque due to improvements in battery energy delivery and thermal management. The rear motor produces 303 kW of power, and the front adds a further 175 kW. The upgraded 84 kWh battery is smarter, with better cooling and conductivity. Naught to 62 has remained a blistering 3.5 seconds. The suspension has been retuned, softening spring rates for better comfort. The damping has also been revised. The car feels more controlled and composed through corners. Despite weighing over two tons, the EV6 GT stays impressively flat when pushed hard and grips with real confidence. There is also a new variable ratio steering setup. The car has updated star map lighting signatures, which provide a high-tech look that is also mean. The front bumper is updated. Airflow is managed through active air flaps. Around the back, airflow is also improved. The car has an updated center console, featuring a gear selector and a fingerprint scanner that allows for personalized driving modes. The car has updated textures, and much of the gloss black has been removed. The driver also gets heated seats and a steering wheel. The boot is spacious, with 480 liters. The latest generation gets a larger 84 kWh battery, which adds 16 miles to its range. The EV has about 3 to 3.5 miles per kWh, with a max of 4 mph when trying hard. The car is designed for performance. It charges quickly, with an 800-volt architecture, with 10-80% in roughly 18 minutes, with over 60 miles in just four minutes. The MG i6 is faster to charge. The new EV6 GT has six drive modes. This includes ECO, Normal, Sport, and Snow, as well as the GT mode. There's also the "My Drive" where performance can be customized. This car received five stars in Euro NCAP testing. It includes motorway assist 2.0, blind spot cameras, and remote parking assist. The facelifted version of the GT is cheaper than it was previously. The car still gets Kia's award-winning 7-year/100,000-mile warranty. There is also an 8-year warranty on the battery and motors.