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Kia EV6
Built on Hyundai-Kia's 800-volt E-GMP platform, the EV6 charges from 10–80% in under 20 minutes on a 350 kW charger. The GT variant is one of the fastest production cars sold in Australia.
4 variants available — see the comparison table below.
- From
- $72,660 – $99,590
- Range up to
- 528 km
- Battery up to
- 84 kWh
- 0–100
- 7.3 s
- Power
- 168 kW
- DC charge
- 233 kW
- ANCAP
- 5★
Variants and pricing
All variants of the Kia EV6 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Air RWD ).
| Variant | From | Battery | Range | Power | 0–100 | DC peak | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air RWD | $72,660 | 84 kWh | 528 km | 168 kW | 7.3 s | 233 kW | RWD |
| Earth AWD | $82,990 | 84 kWh | 484 km | 239 kW | 5.3 s | 233 kW | AWD |
| GT-Line AWD | $89,990 | 84 kWh | 484 km | 239 kW | 5.3 s | 233 kW | AWD |
| GT | $99,590 | 84 kWh | 424 km | 430 kW | 3.5 s | 233 kW | AWD |
Verdict
Built on Hyundai-Kia's 800-volt E-GMP platform, the EV6 charges from 10–80% in under 20 minutes on a 350 kW charger. The GT variant is one of the fastest production cars sold in Australia.
Read the full review →Pros and cons
What we like
- ✓ 800V architecture for ultra-fast DC charging
- ✓ Striking exterior design
- ✓ Excellent ride/handling balance
What we don't
- ✕ Rear seat headroom limited by sloping roofline
- ✕ Boot smaller than EV5
- ✕ Updates have pushed price upward each year
Best for
- Frequent road-trippers
- Design-led buyers
- Driving enthusiasts
Compare the Kia EV6
Side-by-side spec comparisons against the rivals Australian buyers cross-shop most often.
Specifications
Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.
Performance
- Drive layout
- RWD
- Motor power
- 168 kW
- Motor torque
- 350 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.3 s
- Top speed
- 185 km/h
Battery & range
- Battery capacity
- 84 kWh
- Range (WLTP)
- 528 km
- Efficiency
- 16.5 kWh/100 km
Charging
- AC charging
- 11 kW
- DC fast charging (peak)
- 233 kW
- 10–80% DC charge time
- 18 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4,695 mm
- Width
- 1,880 mm
- Height
- 1,570 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,900 mm
- Boot (seats up)
- 480 L
Safety & warranty
- ANCAP rating
- 5 stars (tested 2022)
- Vehicle warranty
- 7 years
- Battery warranty
- 7 years / 150,000 km
Pricing & origin
- Price from
- $72,590
- Built in
- South Korea
- Sale status
- on sale
Helpful guides
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