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Kia EV6 (CV)

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Kia EV6 (chassis code CV) is the sister model of Hyundai's IONIQ 5 compact electric crossover. The first battery electric vehicle in Kia's lineup, it shares with the IONIQ 5 the all-new pure-electric Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). This dedicated platform ensures optimized packaging and handling characteristics compared to EVs based on a conventional platform.

The EV6 is available in three trim levels and two battery capacities. The EV6 GT offers 430kW of power and 740Nm of torque that propel the vehicle to 100km/h in 3.5 seconds.

Unlike the first electric vehicles released by most competitors, the EV6 uses a distinct design language similar to yet different from Hyundai's IONIQ 5.

Hyundai's new E-GMP platform supports both 400V and 800V charging, with fast charging at 350kW capable of delivering a 10-80% charge in just 18 minutes.

Technology-wise, the EV6 comes with what you would expect from an electric vehicle from South Korea. That is to say a full set of connected-car features, augmented reality features (AR Head-Up-Display), and driver assist features are available.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 43%

Pros

Rather good styling
Minimalist interior

Cons

Lacks performance
Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
EV nonsense

What external reviewers found

External score 70%

Pros

Excellent range
Excellent infotainment system
Excellent fuel economy
Decent infotainment
Sleek and stylish design
Sleek styling

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Lacklustre ride quality
Not fun to drive
No wireless smartphone mirroring
No Apple CarPlay
Slightly stiff suspension

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Long Range

Long Range AWD

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Standard Range AWD

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 69% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

Kia’s E-GMP architecture and the EV6 has continued the good work of the Ioniq 5. Despite its 250bhp deficit compared with the eventual hot version, the point-to-point pace of this twin-motor car is impressive even if you’ve spent a lot of time in electric cars – especially in addictive but inefficient Sport mode. There are a good many more cars to come to the market, but we’re excited about the Kia EV6.

Pros

Powerful twin-motor engine
Comfortable to drive
Decent infotainment

Cons

Slightly stiff suspension
No wireless smartphone mirroring

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Kia has big plans to establish itself as an all-electric car company by 2040, and to become fully carbon-neutral by 2045. Its battery-powered EV6 flagship is a key model in helping the Korean manufacturer achieve its aim of electric and plug-in hybrid power making up 40 per cent of the company’s total sales by 2030. The EV6 is more of a sporty family crossover than a traditional SUV, but finds itself up against the likes of the mechanically similar Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Pros

Fast-charging capability
Good standard equipment

Cons

Lack of standard equipment

wired^[3]

Reviewer score 60% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from wired have found:

The EV6 has a shorter wheelbase than the 5 (2.9 meters versus 3 meters), so it's supposedly slightly better in corners. The car is quick, but this is not a performance car that will give you almost shocking acceleration. The cabin is like a Sith version of its gleaming white Hyundai sibling. Black and dark hues everywhere, but none of the extras.

Pros

Sleek styling
Excellent range
Excellent fuel economy

Cons

Not fun to drive
No Apple CarPlay

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References

^ Kia EV6 review . [autocar].
^ New Kia EV6 2021 review. [autoexpress].
^ Review: Kia EV6. [wired].

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