Kia EV6 Review

Price: £45,275 - £57,175

Electrifying.com score

9/10

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It might use the same crucial components as the Hyundai IONIQ 5, but the Kia is sleeker, sportier, and more efficient. We love it.

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  • Battery size: 77.4kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.24
  • E-Rating™: A+

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  • Max charge rate: 232 kW
  • Range: 328 miles
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  • Battery size: 77.4kWh
  • Miles per kWh: 4.24
  • E-Rating™: A+

    Click here to find out more about our electric car Efficiency Rating.​

  • Max charge rate: 232 kW
  • Range: 328 miles
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  • Kia EV6, interior, red
  • Kia EV6, interior, red
  • Electrifying.com E-Rating A+

Ginny Says

“Don't underestimate the importance of the Kia EV6. While rivals might be able to match its performance, efficiency, space and driving dynamics, nothing other than the Tesla Model 3 can get close to its recharging speeds. That will overshadow everything else when you are on a journey and in a hurry. ”

Nicki Says

“I can see why the EV6 is one of the most researched cars on Electrifying.com - the figures and tech list all add up to make is a compelling choice, even if the prices raise an eyebrow. I might be tempted to plump for the more interesting looks, affordable prices and relaxing drive of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 though. ”

This is one of the priciest Kias ever, but it's comfortably the fastest, too. The slowest EV6 still hits 60mph in around seven seconds, but the quickest is supercar-quick.

  • 0-60mph:3.5 to 7.3 seconds
  • Top speed:114 to 161mph

Motors and Performance

This truly is a Kia like no other, especially if you go for the high spec versions. The EV6 GT is a 577bhp Kia crossover – one that’ll hit 60mph quicker than some recent supercars. Whether it’s relevant or not, you can’t deny it makes the jump into EV ownership more exciting. You’ll need an AWD EV6 if you want the punchiest performance – the entry-level RWD car takes a more modest 7.3secs to hit 60mph, but that’s still more than enough in the real world. Trust us.

And staying in the real world, you can choose from a slightly dizzying six levels of brake regen' via the steering wheel paddles, depending on how vigorous you want the brake recuperation to be, and how vital it is that you’re clawing back range. With such impressive claimed range figures as standard, it might not be as crucial here as in rivals. If you select i-Pedal mode you get pretty effective one-pedal driving and if you select auto, the car works out the most efficient regen' based on the kind of roads you’re on.

Drive and Handling

So it’s undeniably fast, but is it fun to drive? Well, it kind of depends on what your definition of fun is. We can’t help but feel that Kia has tried a little bit too hard to make the EV6 feel sporty. If you press the Sport button on the steering wheel, you get a different driving mode that makes the accelerator much more sensitive and changes the steering weight. We’d argue that Sport mode doesn’t really do the EV6 any favours. It’s a lot harder to drive smoothly and it just seems to make it feel more fidgety and on edge. Put it back into Normal or Eco and calmness is restored. 

See, while the ride is somewhat firm on those big, bold alloy wheels, it’s rarely uncomfortable and Kia has done a decent job of keeping the road noise out. It’s perhaps not quite as sharp to drive as it looks, then, but it’s still satisfying whether you're chilling on the motorway or enjoying a fun, twisty road.

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