Kia EV6’s Exhilarating Performance + Sensible Connectivity Secures 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year

The Kia EV6 was named North American Utility Vehicle of the Year by the discerning members of the NACTOY jury, marking the second time in four years a Kia model has earned the honor. Since its introduction a year ago, the EV6 model has signified the refinement and sophistication that Kia EV engineering is known for.

This award proves that the EV6 is not only a practical choice for a daily driver, but also a massive success for electric vehicles as a whole. 50 automotive specialists from broadcast media, radio, online, and print sources tested vehicles while following criteria including automotive innovation, design, safety features, performance, technology, user experience, and overall value. 

More than 19,000 EV6 models have been sold at Kia retailers nationwide, including the exhilarating 576-horsepower EV6 GT introduced last year. The EV6 delivers segment-leading performance, fast DC-charging capability, expertly sourced onboard power, and a sampling of today’s most innovative materials inside. The industry’s most useful connectivity features and Kia’s latest-generation energy-efficient heat pump are other components that have rendered the EV6 an example of the amazing things intense changes in the industry will yield. 

Kia’s design teams have seen to it that the EV6 is a critical part of the “Plan S” strategy to launch at least two battery-electric vehicles per year and offer 14 BEVs by 2027. Motor Trend praised the EV6 for displaying “futuristic exterior design along with quick recharging capability.” For 2023, the Wind RWD becomes the entry-level trim, and the extra-fast and aggressive EV6 GT model is now available. One thing that can be guaranteed with pride about the EV6 is that it simply does not look like anything else out there, with a cabin that is gleefully space-age and efficient. 

A huge priority for the EV6 was athletic driving dynamics, and the ability to move with excellent poise and precision on winding roads while smoothly on the open highway. Regenerative braking amazed drivers and technology enthusiasts worldwide when it was introduced, and now the EV6 provides the option to toggle between separate levels of the feature to meet the needs of your terrain. The 77.4 kWh battery is the power option that delivers the juice to either a rear motor or dual-motor AWD. EPA range is rated at 310 miles, with the AWD model hovering at around 280.

Under ideal conditions, this battery can add nearly 70 miles of range in under five minutes, which is an impressive feat among today’s current offerings. The 77.4-kWh battery can also enable vehicle-to-load capacity, which can provide power to additional offboard devices and appliances, rendering it an even more appealing weekend wanderer’s choice! Onboard charging options include a 12-volt socket, wireless charger, USB type-A port, and C ports in the second row. Trims on the higher end of things also offer a surround-view camera system and Meridian premium audio system. 

EV6 Earns “Crossover of the Year” During Annual TopGear.com Awards

The fully-electric EV6 has earned “Crossover of the Year” in the 2021 TopGear.com Awards. Its unique style, dynamic performance, long electric range, and 800-volt ultra-fast charging all convinced the judges to name the EV6 the winner.

New owners will love its spacious, well-equipped and well-built stature. The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated electric car, and represents the thrilling potential of the brand-new E-GMP Electric-Global Modular Platform. You’ll have the choice of long-range and standard-range battery packs, with the newly flexed EV6 GT model featuring the long-range variant only. 

The EV6 also features another first: it is our first electric vehicle offering the choice of two-wheel or all-wheel drive options, proving capable in even the most demanding of conditions. Electric power will develop more and more attractive packages that can breathe life into an experience that was once perceived as too rigid and limiting. Sport mode provides much faster throttle response and decidedly heavy steering characteristics.

The EV6 includes advanced driver assist systems and a large head-up display that lies over a large portion of the driver’s view, as well as a pair of 12.3-inch screens for the interior information portal, with a haptic bar on deck to tweak various temperature control elements. The driver with a heavy to-do list will love the space, quiet drive, and capability equipped with the powerful 800-volt bones that maximize the potential of any public charging station you can locate. 

Well-rounded and attractive, the EV6 is poised to win many more awards! Raising the bar for every EV in the future, the EV6 sends a strong message that simply being good enough will never be the best!

EV6 Sets Guinness Charging Record On Cross-Country Trip

During the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, it was announced that the production model EV6 beat Tesla in fast charging, and did so during a journey across the entire United States. The achievement was even recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records!

During the week it took to complete this task, the EV6 required only 7 hours, 10 minutes, and 1 second for fast charging, which officially beat previous record-holder Tesla by more than five and a half hours. The total driving distance was 2,880 miles, and the average charging stop was less than 20 minutes. 

The EV6 stopped for charging around 22 times, which would average once around every 131 miles. This Guinness World Record performance confirms the amazing potential of Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP platform, and it’s impressive to note this was while using only the general charging infrastructure. Kia will no doubt continue its place and position as a recognized leader for electric development, as more vehicles will make the switch to an electric power source.

The Kia EV6 is a fairly large car, standing out in a sea of smaller offerings. Combined with its height and long roof, the EV6 enjoys a visually sporty stance, and the top-speed for the thrilling GT-line is 114 mph. The Motor Trend team loved the EV6’s sharp steering and linear front-end response, all while weighing in at 4,376 pounds. The ride is smooth and comfortable in any environment you want to take it!

The EV6-GT-line comes standard with lane keep assist, blind-spot warning, forward collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and intelligent LED headlights. The EV6 almost drives itself, and you can fine-tune the responses to suit your own personal taste and drive. Six regenerative braking levels are offered on the EV6, ranging from zero-level to one-pedal driving, as well as an auto mode.

First Visuals of Kia EV9 Concept Offer Glimpse of Modern Treatment, Stylish and Adaptive Stance

Kia has recently revealed the first official images of the Concept EV9, an all-electric SUV that will further define the brand’s longstanding commitment to become sustainable. Fresh on the heels of the EV6’s launch, this is a design that will incorporate forward thinking, the industry’s newest technology, and an all-electric powertrain combined together in one groundbreaking package.

The first image portrayed a modern exterior design with a highly functional cabin that provides a perfect interior space. As the holiday season draws closer, having the perfect vehicle to travel comfortably and safely is on many customers’ wish lists. These images were released just before the AutoMobility LA conference begins next week, showing users worldwide this electrifying and savvy new concept.

The current-model EV6 is one of the most exciting models coming soon, with the first new units rolling out during the early part of 2022. While the EV6 is not Kia’s first EV, it is the first one to use the company’s new E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle platform. In the United States, the EV6 will arrive in two rear-wheel-drive variants: one will boast a 58-kW hour battery cranking out 167 horsepower, and the other will have a 77.4-kWh long-range pack that bumps things up to 218 hp. 

The all-wheel-drive version has the combination of a larger battery with dual motors for a total of 313 hp, and the range is expected to be around 300 miles for multiple configurations. The EV6 boasts four different levels of regenerative braking all controlled with a paddle on the steering wheel, as well as the popular new one-pedal driving mode. This is going to be one of the predominant features seen in best-selling cars for many days to come. The AWD model boosts the available power up to 446 lb-ft of torque, and getting up to the 60 mph mark takes just five seconds. 

Kia EV6 Sizzles on All-New Platform With Modern Appearance That Is Sure to Turn Heads

As electrification becomes the norm throughout the auto industry, the EV6 has played a crucial role in re-inventing the brand and offering technology that will help to keep the entire planet vibrant and healthy for years to come.

Inside EVs featured the brand-new EV6, detailing just how fun and fast it is. Driving in Sport mode makes for an agile ride with a firm suspension. One of the elements that drivers say they will miss about the outgoing gas-powered models is the noise of the engine, and the Kia EV6 has taken that into full consideration during the design process, as Sport mode still gives an old-school roar.

Experienced EV reviewer Jack Scarlett had great things to say about the acceleration. Scarlett said off the line and during highway passing, the power is surprising for what some would have thought for a battery-powered vehicle. Getting 314 miles of range at a full charge, the Kia EV6 is more than efficient enough for the average commuter’s weekly demands.

An 800-volt architecture allows for ultra-fast charging. Another amazing feat is the fast-charging ability of the 250-kw unit, which can take you from a 10% charge to an 80% charge in just 17 minutes. The Kia EV6 rides on the Hyundai Motor Company’s Electric Global Modular Platform, which makes way for both rear and all-wheel-drive variants. 

The regenerative braking system onboard the EV6 has six different modes that are operated from the steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Going beyond great technology, anyone who has an appreciation for a car with stellar looks and above-average styling will love the low-mounted headlights, muscular fenders, floating roofline, and taillights that run across the entire width of the body. Inside you’ll find a driver-friendly dashboard that includes two 12.0-inch displays, and the high-class touch of vegan leather on higher-end trims.