| Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|
 Kia EV6 GT-Line | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Kia |
| Model code | CV[1] |
| Production | 2021–present |
| Model years | 2022–present (North America) |
| Assembly | South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant) |
| Designer | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout |
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| Platform | Hyundai E-GMP |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | Permanent magnet synchronous motor |
| Power output | 125–430 kW (170–585 PS; 168–577 hp) |
| Transmission | Single-speed reduction gear |
| Battery | 58 kWh or 77.4 kWh or 84.0 kWh battery nickel-cobalt-manganese lithium[4] [5] |
| Electric range | Up to 510 km (317 mi) |
| Plug-in charging | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Length | 4,680–4,695 mm (184.3–184.8 in) |
| Width | 1,880–1,890 mm (74.0–74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,550 mm (61.0 in) 1,545 mm (60.8 in) (GT) |
| Curb weight | 1,825–2,090 kg (4,023–4,608 lb) |
The Kia EV6 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia.[9][10] Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5.[11][12] It is also the first model to be named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, which will range from EV1 to EV9.[13] The EV6 is the 2022 European Car of the Year.
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