Exploring the Kia EV6: Power, Range, and Innovation in One Ride

The Kia EV6 is the statement that the days of needing to make concessions of any kind on features or break the bank with a fully electric vehicle are gone. This innovative, thrilling compact crossover SUV offers sporty performance, making it fun to drive, and also pulls off incredible range, making it perfect for commuting and ready to handle a road trip. It also features plenty of clever technologies from bumper to bumper.

Power (Performance)

Drivers tend to appreciate the instant power delivery of an electric vehicle, which provides an inherently sportier driving experience compared to their similarly specified gasoline counterparts. The Kia EV6 is no exception, with the Light Long Range RWD, Wind RWD, and GT-Line RWD models delivering 225 horsepower and 258 lb-ft. of torque, and 2,700 lbs. towing capacity. The AWD counterparts, the Light Long Range AWD, Wind AWD, and GT-Line AWD, all push 320 horsepower and 446 lb.-ft. of torque.

The impressively efficient Light RWD trim features a zippy 167-horsepower motor that produces 258 lb-ft of torque. of torque. Drivers seeking exceptional performance should consider the GT AWD trim, which produces 601 horsepower and 545 lb-ft of torque, increasing to 641 horsepower in launch mode, enabling acceleration from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.6 seconds.

Range (Capacity)

The Kia EV6 is available with a 63 kWh battery on the Light RWD trim, offering a 237-mile range, and an 84 kWh battery with varying ranges on all other trims. The Light Long Range RWD, Wind RWD, and GT-Line RWD have 319-mile ranges, while their Light Long Range AWD, Wind AWD, and GT-Line AWD trims get 295 miles. The high-performance GT AWD still gets an impressive 231 miles on a full charge.

At optimal configuration, the Light RWD achieves an incredible EPA-estimated 115 MPGe. Additionally, this compact crossover charges from 10% to 80% with a DC Fast Charger in just 20 minutes. 

Innovation (Technology)

The Kia EV6 Kia Drive Wise advanced driver assistance system equips every trim with potentially life-saving technology, including Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Cyclist & Junction Turning Detection, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Front/Rear Park Distance Warning, Highway Driving Assist, Lane Following Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, and Safe Exit Warning. 

Additionally, all models feature a combined 24.6-inch panoramic display infotainment system with built-in Navigation, Kia Connect, SiriusXM®, wireless Apple CarPlay®, and wireless Android Auto™.

If you’re a Tallahassee-area driver looking for a Kia EV6 to call your own, you owe it to yourself to experience this incredible vehicle for yourself. Stop by Werner Kia and take one for a test drive today.