The incoming EV6 has been drawing a massive amount of attention here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis, and has recently enjoyed yet another addition to its achievements with “Best EV of 2022” from The Drive. The auto review team from The Drive was amazed by the combination of the EV6’s satisfying dynamics, occupant comfort, and all-electric range that allows it to stand out in its segment.
What began as an unsteady blip on the market’s radar, turned into a constantly evolving reality as the promising future of electrified cars. The all-electric EV6 delivers on the traits that see an EV rising exponentially to the top of the class. Attractive price and an EPA-estimated range of 310 miles are two ideal starting points for an EV. As the EV6 was picked from among the top-ranked electric vehicles during an entire year of thorough evaluation.
The amount of preparation and planning that went into the crafting of an affordable vehicle is obvious at every turn, and its excellent suite of advanced driver assistance features makes the EV6 not just another average offering. To have all the amazing qualities it does and be backed up by an exceptional factory limited warranty make for a model that will be compelling enough to sway individuals to make the switch. More than 19,000 EV6 models have been sold at Kia retailers, and the EV6’s onboard power generator along with ultra-fast DC charging capability render it an extraordinary choice.
The EV6 is a pivotal component of the “Plan S” strategy to successfully provide at least two BEVs per year, and build a full line-up of 14 BEVs within the next 5 years. Car and Driver rendered the EV6 “very lively and easy to live with”, and the GT model comes complete with 576 horsepower and the primo perk of an adaptive suspension. For the true car-lover’s built-in feature that will appeal to anyone a bit reluctant to let go of gas-engine prowess, there’s a green button on the steering wheel that adamantly unlocks the propulsion system’s maximum ability.
The GT’s cabin also now includes sport seats and neon green trim, with the Wind trim level providing the most affordable way to get all-weather traction and more viable horsepower output than the single motor’s capability. Power is derived from a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle that provides rear-wheel drive or with electric motors on both front and rear. Choosing the larger battery boosts the rear-drive EV6’s total system output to 225 horsepower up from 167, which the Car and Driver gang had a blast with tossing around the backroads in the UK.
The 320-horsepower GT Line model managed a quick 4.5-second zero-to-60 mph time, with the more boisterous 576-horsepower GT presiding at the top of the lineup. Here you enjoy performance-enhancing features such as an electronic limited-slip differential, firmer chassis, tuning, adaptive suspension, and upgraded brakes. We can heartily also vouch for the supreme abilities and convenience of the 350-kW fast charger, revitalizing the EV6 from 10 to 80 percent in just under 18 minutes: this will soon be the desired method of choice for EV owners constantly on the go.
