Overview
Kia Corporation, the South Korean automotive manufacturer is fast developing a portfolio of lower-emission ‘eco’ vehicles, to include, zero-tailpipe emission battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and mild hybrids. The Korean automotive company is headquartered in Seoul, and it is South Korea’s second largest automotive manufacturer after the Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai owns a 33.88% stake in Kia Corporation). At one point, the US automotive manufacturer, Ford Motor Company, also owned a stake in Kia.
Kia was found in June 1944, and was formerly known as Kyungsung Precision Industry. It has also been previously known as Kia Motors Corporation. The Kia name has been derived from the Sino-Korean characters, ‘ki’ (arise) & ‘a’ (Asia) to suggest ‘Rising from Asia’. The Kia Corporation has been active in the European markets since 1991. The Kia electric vehicle (EV) portfolio includes both, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) models:
- The all-electric Kia Niro EV
- The all-electric Kia Soul EV
- The all-electric Kia EV6
- The all-electric Kia EV6 GT
- The all-electric Kia EV9
- The all-electric Kia EV3
- Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid
- Kia XCeed Plug-In Hybrid
- Kia Ceed Sportswagon Plug-In Hybrid
- Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid
- Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid
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The All-Electric Kia EV6 SUV
The pure electric compact crossover from Kia was introduced in March 2021. It is the first EV from Kia built on a dedicated EV platform, the E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), also used by the Hyundai IONIQ5 EV.
The Kia EV6 pure electric family car has much to offer, apart from its head-turning exterior sporty coupé styling. The EV6 is available in one EV battery size (77.4 kWh), which is a decent size compared to other pure electric cars available in the market. Depending on the variant chosen, the EV6 can delivery up to 328 miles (WLTP) on a fully charged battery (RWD variant). The all-wheel drive Kia EV6 can deliver up to 314 miles.
Impressive pure electric range, but of course we need to adjust for the real-world driving conditions. For the RWD expect a zero-emission electric range up to 280 miles, while for the AWD a 265 mile range will be more realistic. Either way, the EV does offer class-leading EV range suitable for most driving needs.
Kia claims that the this new EV battery is unique to the automotive manufacturer, as the world’s first multi-channel system capable of fast charging at 800V and 400V without a separate controller.
The EV6 also offers class-leading DC charging capability. The electric SUV can be DC charged up to a whopping 350 kW. Put another way, the battery can be charged up to 80% in 18 minutes. Just enough time for a short coffee break.
It is true, in that, the ultra-rapid charging infrastructure in the UK is still at early stages, but expect this infrastructure to develop fast. Having said that, the EV6 can be charged up to 80% in 73 minutes using a 50 kW DC charger, which are fast becoming widespread across public EV charging stations in the UK.
The Kia EV6 offers a 11 kW (3-phase) onboard charger as standard. For those with access to 3-phase AC charging at home or workplace, the electric vehicle (EV) can be fully charged in 7 hours and 20 minutes. However, as most homes in the UK are powered by single-phase power supply, charging at home will take longer. Expect the EV6 to be fully charged via a dedicated residential EV charger in 12 hours and 30 minutes.
Yes, the EV6 can be charged via a 3-PIN domestic socket. However, we at e-zoomed discourage using a domestic socket for charging an electric car. For the EV6 electric SUV, it will take up to 32 hours and 45 minutes to fully charge using a household plug! We also recommend a topping up approach to EV charging. This way charging times are shorter!
There is no doubt, in that, the EV6 is a good looking electric car. But, it does not stop there. The interior is equally impressive and offers a high level of technology and features. Some of these include: 12.3″ curved driver display screen, 12.3″ curved touchscreen navigation, augmented reality head-up display, remote smart park assist (RSPA), 360° around view monitor, blind-spot view monitor, blind-spot collision avoidance assist, highway driving assist 2, forward collision avoidance and more.
Despite the sporty coupé roofline, the EV6 has ample room for passengers seated in the rear seats given the placement of the EV battery below the floor. The EV also offers a decent boot capacity (490 L).
In terms of performance, both the rear-wheel drive (RWD) and the all-wheel drive (AWD) variants do not disappoint, despite the additional weight of the EV battery (477.1 kg). The Kia EV6 RWD can achieve 0-62 mph in 7.3 seconds (max power: 226 bhp/ 350 Nm torque). While the Kia EV6 AWD can achieve 0-62 mph in 5.2 seconds (max power: 321 bhp/ 605 Nm torque). The top speed of the EV is 114 mph.
Company-car drivers can take advantage of the lower Benefit-in-Kind (BiK-2%) tax rate for pure electric cars. The EV 6 is certainly part of the best electric cars on offer today.
Bottom-line, electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet. You can lease electric vehicles (EVs) via e-zoomed at very competitive prices!
| PROS | CONS |
|---|---|
| Attractive exterior styling | Rear-visibility poor/ blind spots |
| Good pure electric range (328 miles) | Only available in one EV battery option |
| DC charging up to 350 kW and 11 kW AC onboard charger available as standard | All-wheel drive (AWD) not standard for all variants |
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The All-Electric Kia EV6 Crossover (credit: Kia)
| At A Glance | |
|---|---|
| EV Type: | Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) |
| Body Type: | SUV (crossover) |
| Plug-In Car Grant (PiCG): | Not Available |
| Engine: | Electric |
| Available In UK: | Yes |
| Variants (3 Options) |
|---|
| Kia EV6 Air (from £44,195) |
| Kia EV6 GT-Line (from £47,195) |
| Kia EV6 GT-Line S (from £51,695) |
| EV Battery & Emissions | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Type: | Lithium-ion |
| EV Battery Capacity: | Available in one battery size: 77.4 kWh |
| Charging: | 350 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 18 minutes). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 7 hrs 20 mins) |
| Charge Port: | Type 2 |
| EV Cable Type: | Type 2 |
| Tailpipe Emissions: | 0g (CO2/km) |
| EV Battery Warranty: | 7 years or 100,000 miles |
| Average Cost Of Residential Charging | |
|---|---|
| Battery net capacity : 16.7 kWh | £2.40 |
| Battery net capacity : 30.0 kWh | £4.32 |
| Battery net capacity : 39.2 kWh | £5.64 |
| Battery net capacity : 45.0 kWh | £6.48 |
| Battery net capacity : 50.0 kWh | £7.20 |
| Battery net capacity : 64.0 kWh | £9.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 71.0 kWh | £10.22 |
| Battery net capacity : 77.0 kWh | £11.09 |
| Battery net capacity : 90.0 kWh | £12.96 |
| Battery net capacity : 100.0 kWh | £14.40 |
- Note 1: The average cost of residential electricity in the UK varies depending on the region, supplier and type of energy used. An average for the UK is 14.40 p/kWh.
- Note 2: Not all EV manufactures make available the data on net EV battery capacity, and in a number of instances the EV battery capacity advertised, does not state if it is gross or net capacity. In general, usable EV battery capacity is between 85% to 95% of the gross available capacity.
| Charging Times (Overview) | |
|---|---|
| Slow charging AC (3 kW – 3.6 kW): | 6 – 12 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SOC) |
| Fast charging AC (7 kW – 22 kW): | 3 – 8 hours (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging AC (43 kW): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Rapid charging DC (50 kW+): | 0-80%: 20 mins to 60 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Ultra rapid charging DC (150 kW+): | 0-80% : 20 mins to 40 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
| Tesla Supercharger (120 kW – 250 kW): | 0-80%: up to 25 mins (dependent on size of EV battery & SoC) |
- Note 1: SoC: state of charge
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height (mm): | 1550 |
| Width (mm): | 1890 |
| Length (mm): | 4695 |
| Wheelbase (mm): | 2900 |
| Turning Circle (m): | 11.6 |
| Boot Capacity (L): | 490 |
| EV6 77.4 kWh RWD | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 77.4 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 328 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km): | 165.0 |
| Charging: | 350 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 18 minutes). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 7 hrs 20 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 114 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 7.3 seconds |
| Drive: | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 168 |
| Max Power (bhp): | 226 |
| Torque (Nm): | 350 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 1,985 |
| Colours: | 4 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
| EV6 77.4 kWh AWD | |
|---|---|
| EV Battery Capacity: | 77.4 kWh |
| Pure Electric Range (WLTP): | 314 miles |
| Electric Energy Consumption (Wh/km): | 172.0 |
| Charging: | 350 kW DC Rapid Charging (10%-80%: 18 minutes). Onboard charger: 11 kW AC (0%-100%: 7 hrs 20 mins) |
| Top Speed: | 114 mph |
| 0-62 mph: | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive: | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Electric Motor (kW): | 239 |
| Max Power (bhp): | 321 |
| Torque (Nm): | 605 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Kerb Weight (kg): | 2,105 |
| Colours: | 4 |
| NCAP Safety Rating: | Five-Star |
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