Video Summary
- Kia EV6 shares parts with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 but looks completely different, with a coupé-like appearance and is much sleeker and sportier.- UK GT Line spec includes bigger wheels and more aggressive styling.
- You get a stubby front end, a really long wheelbase, and a rising window line which gives the illusion of a sloping lower roofline without any effect on cabin space inside.
- The knee room and foot room in the back seats are fantastic. There’s a completely flat floor, so if you're sat in the middle seat you're not jostling for space with people sitting either side of you.
- It comes with a dark headlining, which can feel a little claustrophobic.
- Boot capacity is 480-490 liters depending on spec, which is less than the Hyundai Ioniq 5's load bay, but you get a big wide open 1,300 liter space if you put the seats down.
- There’s space in the nose of the EV6, which differs in size depending on whether you go for the rear wheel drive or one of the all-wheel drive versions.
- The dark theme continues inside. The interior layout is quite conventional; the menus are easy to navigate, and the graphics are sharp.
- The EV6 will be available in three standard specs from launch: Air, GT Line, and GT Line S with prices from just over £40,000.
- It gets twin 12.3" screens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Vegan leather seats, dual-zone climate control, at least 19-inch wheels, LED lights and all-round parking sensors with reversing camera.
- With 800V electrical architecture, It is capable of rates of up to 250 kW. It claims a 10-80% recharge in less than 20 minutes, and with a 7kW wall box, will take 12.5 hours for a full top up.
- All but the base level get Vehicle to Load technology, so can power a home in emergencies or charge another electric car.
- It offers a regenerative braking system.
- Total range is 328 miles for the rear wheel drive model or 314 miles for the four wheel drive model. You will get around 220-230 miles with spirited driving.
- The late stage prototype model feels like a really well-resolved car. Although not as comfortable as an Ioniq 5, it is more driver oriented, making it a more dynamic car. There's a definite harshness to the ride that is controlled.
- With Eco, Normal, Sport, and Snow modes. There is a 600 hp GT model on its way next year. It takes 5.2 seconds to reach 0-62 mph.
- If you're a keen driver, the EV6 could be a pretty good fit. The regenerative brakes are really simple to use and are operated via steering wheel paddles. Holding down the left paddle will bring the car to a complete stop.
- Areas that need improvements include refinement over rough surfaces. The EV6 seems like the second generation of EVs is nearly here. The key EV6 offers a strong range and even stronger charging allowing this car to compete with models costing more.
