– 800V architecture fast-charging to 80% in 18 mins, up to 510 km range, 0-100 km/h in 3.5 sThe dedicated E-GMP platform reduces complexity through a modular and standardised approach, thus enabling rapid and flexible development of a range of products, says Kia.
On the powertrain front, the base-variant EV6 and the EV6 GT-Line are both available with standard-range and long-range battery packs, each with either rear- or all-wheel-drive, while the top GT variant comes exclusively with the long-range battery pack and all-wheel-drive. In 2WD, long-range battery form, the base EV6 is rated for a range of 510 km on the WLTP cycle, according to Kia. In terms of performance, the base EV6 with AWD and the 58.0 kWh battery does 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, while the one with the 77.4 kWh battery does the same in 5.2 seconds.
An integrated charging control unit in the EV6 charging system enables a vehicle-to-load function, which can supply 3.6 kW, otherwise equivalent to operating a 55-inch television and an air-conditioner for more than 24 hours, or recharge another electric vehicle if required, according to Kia. The driver’s instrument panel and infotainment screen are linked by a single, reinforced glass panel that extends from the steering wheel to the centre of the dashboard. An augmented reality head-up display projects visual images for the driver on the windscreen. The HUD offers information from the vehicle’s advanced driver assistance system, speed and turn-by-turn navigation instructions.
Advanced driver assistance systems in the EV6 includes Highway Driving Assist 2 , which essentially combines adaptive cruise control with lane keeping assistance, even when driving along a curved section of highway.