New Kia EV6: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ [Photo Gallery]

Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the new Kia EV6, with orders opening from today (2 September 2024) for the brand’s refreshed pioneering electric crossover.

Like the EV3 and EV9, the new EV6 is offered with three grades for buyers in the UK: ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’, each generously equipped as standard.

The new EV6 features a larger battery pack over its predecessor, now with a capacity of 84.0kWh. In its entry level ‘Air’ trim, the battery pack powers a single motor, producing 225bhp and 350Nm torque via the rear wheels. The EV6 ‘Air’ is capable of an impressive range of up to 361 miles* on a single charge.

EV6 ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ models can be ordered with the same rear-wheel drive (RWD) setup as the ‘Air’, or with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) set up. The EV6 ‘GT-Line’ RWD is capable of up to 361* miles on a single charge, while the ‘GT-Line S’ RWD can travel up to 347 miles* on a single charge.

With the AWD drivetrain in ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ form, the EV6’s total power output climbs to an impressive 320bhp and torque increases to 605Nm. Even with the significant increase in power, torque and acceleration over the RWD variants, the AWD EV6 ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ variants can travel up to 339 and 324 miles on a single charge, respectively. Additionally, ‘GT-Line S’ models are also available with an optional heat pump, enhancing efficiency in the coldest conditions.

The new EV6 also features an improved battery charging curve over its predecessor, with cutting-edge 800V technology and a peak charging performance of 258kW (+8% compared to previous EV6 – 239kW). The new 84.0kWh battery can be recharged from 10-80% in 18 minutes and customers can gain up to 343km in just 15 minutes**.

UK customer deliveries will start in Q3 2024, with customers able to choose from ‘Air’, ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ variants from launch. Fleet customers will benefit from the 2% BIK (benefit-in-kind) rate for EVs in 2024/25, rising to 3% for the 2025/26 tax years.

The new EV6 GT will follow in early 2025.

Standard equipment across the EV6 line-up
Every EV6 offers a generous repertoire of standard equipment. This includes:

• Automatic headlight control
• Electrically folding, adjustable and heated door mirrors with LED indicators
• LED daytime running lights, rear lights and rear fog lights
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirror (driver/front passenger)
• Frunk with LED lights
• LED front cabin and rear lights
• LED luggage compartment lights
• Customisable ambient lighting
• Rain-sensing front wipers
• Electric one-touch front windows
• Heated rear window
• Heated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Automatic air conditioning and defog system
• Electric driver’s seat lumbar support
• Height adjustable front seatbelts
• All-round 3-point seatbelts and adjustable headrests
• Seatbelt reminder warning
• 60:40 split remote folding rear seats
• Ski hatch
• Centre console with storage box
• Rear centre armrest with cupholders
• Luggage board, net hooks and load cover
• 12V front and luggage compartment power sockets
• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability
• 1x USB-C port for media device connection
• 2x USB-C front charging ports
• 2x USB-C rear passenger charging ports
• Wireless Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™; and Bluetooth® connection***
• Two-screen dashboard layout
  • 12.3-inch curved driver display screen
  • 12.3-inch curved touchscreen navigation
• Free 7-year Kia Connect services***
• eCall safety system
• Over-The-Air (OTA) functionality
• Start/stop button with smart entry system
• Parking sensors and reversing camera system
• Hill-Start Assist Control and Dynamic Brake Control
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist and Smart Cruise Control with stop/go functionality
• Lane Keep Assist 1.0 and Lane Follow Assist 2.0 with Hands-On Detection
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Vehicle Stability Management and Electronic Stability Control
• Electronic Parking Brake with autohold function
• Regenerative braking paddle shifters with iPedal functionality
• Drive Mode Select (Normal, Eco, Sport, MyDrive)
• Terrain mode (Snow)
• Anti-Lock Braking System with Emergency Stop Signalling
• Driver Attention Warning and Rear Occupant Alert
• Front, rear, side and curtain airbags with passenger airbag cutoff switch
• Customisable automatic door locking and unlocking
• ISOFIX child seat top tethers and anchor fixings (rear)
• Thatcham Category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
• Smart key with motion sensor
• Locking wheel nuts
• Visible VIN

Kia EV6 ‘Air’ from £45,575
The starting point for the EV6 line-up is the ‘Air’ grade, a now familiar entry grade also seen on the EV3 and EV9. The EV6 ‘Air’ is available exclusively in RWD formation, priced from £45,575 on-the-road.

Along with the standard equipment listed above, the ‘Air’ variant features:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Body-coloured flush door handles
• LED headlights
• Chrome finish door garnish with black wheel arches
• Black cloth and artificial leather seat upholstery
• 2-spoke artificial leather steering wheel
• 6-speaker audio system
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 – city, pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning
• Highway Driving Assist 1.0

As with all Kia models, the generous list of standard equipment means the only option for customers to choose is the paint. The EV6 ‘Air’ features a Runway Red colourway as standard, with three optional premium colours to choose from: Midnight Black, Interstellar Grey, and a new Glacier White. These are available for an additional £675, including VAT.

Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line’ from £48,575
The Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line’ introduces a more aggressive, sporty design and appearance, and with it the option of the more powerful AWD drivetrain. The EV6 ‘GT-Line’ RWD is priced from £48,575, while the AWD variant is priced from £52,075 on-the-road.

Sitting above the ‘Air’ variant, EV6 ‘GT-Line’ benefits from the following additions:

• ‘GT-Line’ exterior styling
• Privacy glass (rear windows and tailgate) and solar glass windscreen
• Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
• High gloss black door garnish with body-coloured wheel arches
• ‘GT-Line’ interior styling
• Black artificial leather seats with white artificial leather bolsters
• Electric driver’s seat adjustment with memory function
• Electric front passenger seat adjustment with electric lumbar support
• Front relaxation seats
• 3-spoke ‘GT-Line’ artificial leather steering wheel
• Alloy pedals
• Wireless mobile phone charger
• Safe Exit Warning
• Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist

Similar to the ‘Air’ variant, the EV6 ‘GT-Line’ is finished in Runway Red as standard. For £675 extra, ‘GT-Line’ models are available in three optional premium colours: Midnight Black, White Pearl and Wolf Grey, another all-new paint finish.

Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line S’ from £53,675
The ‘GT-Line S’ crowns the regular EV6 line-up, again available in rear- or all-wheel drive. The RWD ‘GT-Line S’ is available from £53,675, and the AWD variant from £57,175.

Befitting of its position as the EV6 ‘halo’ variant, ‘GT-Line S’ models benefit from the following additions over the rest of the range:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Body-coloured automatic flush door handles
• Sunroof with tilting/sliding function
• Black artificial suede seats with white artificial leather bolsters
• Heated outer-rear seats
• Ventilated front seats
• Electric steering wheel adjustment
• Electric one-touch front and rear windows
• Smart power tailgate
• Vehicle-to-load capability with adapter
• 3-pin power socket (below rear seats)
• Meridian Premium Sound system with 14 speakers and active sound design
• Customisable Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Digital key and fingerprint recognition
• Front, rear and side parking sensors
• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0 – city, pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning/ crossing
• Highway Driving Assist 2.0 with Hands-On Detection
• Blind-spot view monitors and 360-degree surround view monitor
• Optional heat pump

The ‘GT-Line S’ EV6 variants are offered with the same choice of standard and premium exterior paint finishes as the ‘GT-Line’. ‘GT-Line S’ variants are also available with a heat pump for an additional £950, including VAT.

The Kia EV6 was unveiled to the world at the start of 2021 heralding in a new age and furthering Kia’s new brand identity. The model was met with widespread acclaim, being named 2022 Car of the Year at the prestigious Car of the Year Awards, and winning a vast number of accolades from highly respected awards bodies and publications throughout the UK and worldwide.

The new Kia EV6 is the latest battery electric vehicle to arrive as part of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy, which will see the brand launch 15 EVs by 2027, nine of which are destined for the UK – a plan which was introduced by the previous EV6 when it was launched in 2021. Order books for the model are open from today with customer deliveries in the UK due to commence in Q3 2024.