Verdict
A
Electric · South Korea · 2021-Present
Kia EV6
Kia EV6 — spec data and generation history.
Years
2021-Present
Generations
1
Segment
Electric
Kia's first E-GMP car — same 800V platform as the Ioniq 5 but with a longer wheelbase, swept-back roofline and a more aggressive setup. UK gets 58 kWh (RWD) and 77.4 kWh (RWD or AWD), plus the EV6 GT halo with 577 bhp dual-motor and a 3.5s 0-62. Sharper-looking and slightly sharper-driving than the Ioniq 5; Kia's 7-year warranty seals it. The 2024 facelift bumped the long-range battery to 84 kWh.
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive
2021-Present
CV
→
GT — 577 bhp combined, 0-62 in 3.5s.
Verdict
A
BHP
577
0–60
3.5 s
Top
162 mph
MPG
263 mi mpg
Used
£25,000-£68,000
- + 800V — 350 kW DC charging
- + GT a genuine performance EV
- − ICCU recall — check completed
- − Ride firm on 20s
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2021-Present · CV
- ICCU 12V converter failure — recall covered
- Charging port flap motor sticky
- Vampire drain on early software
- Lane-keep over-eager
Rivals
Hyundai Ioniq 5 · Tesla Model Y · Volkswagen ID.5 · Ford Mustang Mach-E