2023 Kia EV6 - FULL VISUAL REVIEW!

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2023 Kia EV6
Starting at $50.025

Highs Cool exterior design, zippy on-road personality, spacious and nicely styled cabin.
Lows Limited front-trunk space, infotainment system is more retro than futuristic.
Verdict Affordable, lively, and easy to live with, the EV6 electric SUV does most everything right.

Overview

A fraternal twin to the Hyundai Ioniq 5—and a winner of our 10Best Trucks and SUVs award—the 2023 Kia EV6 charts its path through the EV market with athletic road manners and a bold look all its own. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive models are punchier and can be had with a larger battery pack with a maximum of 310 miles of driving range. Handling is eager, especially for an SUV, which makes it fun on back roads. For hot-shoe drivers, this year's new GT model is the one to get as its 576 horsepower is enough to make Stinger owners envious as it blows by them. All the while the EV6's cabin remains quiet and is spacious enough to justify its place among SUV rivals such as the Ford Mustang Mach E, the Ioniq 5, and the Volkswagen ID.4. It's one of our favorite SUVs because its traits add up to a well-rounded electric vehicle that's easy to live with, fun-to-drive, and a good value.

What's New for 2023?

The ballistically quick GT model takes its place atop the EV6 lineup this year, complete with 576 horsepower and an adaptive suspension. A green button on the steering wheel unlocks the propulsion system's maximum potency, which we estimate will be enough to blast the EV6 to 60 mph in as little as 3.2 seconds in our testing. To go along with its enhanced performance, Kia has also added racier interior elements to the GT's cabin, including sport seats and neon green trim. Unfortunately, the additional juice needed to pump out the extra horsepower cuts the GT's driving range estimate to just 206 miles per charge, a significant drop from the maximum 310-mile range of the most efficient model. The entry-level Light trim has been dropped for 2023, making the rear-wheel-drive Wind model the cheapest EV6, raising the SUV's base price by $7100.

Pricing and Which One to Buy
Wind: $50,025
Wind AWD: $53,695
GT-Line: $54,225
GT-Line AWD: $58,695
GT AWD: $62,925

We're charmed by the top-spec GT, but we figure most EV buyers are more interested in maximum driving range over maximum performance. For those folks, we recommend the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive Wind trim level, not only because it's the most affordable way to get all-weather traction, but also because the dual motors generate a combined 320 horsepower versus the single motor's lower power output. Going with the standard 19-inch wheels also preserves driving range, and the EV6 Wind with all-wheel drive is said to be good for up to 282 miles of driving per charge.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

The EV6 is available with a single electric motor mounted on the rear axle that gives it rear-wheel drive or with electric motors on both front and rear that enable all-wheel drive. While all-wheel-drive models have a larger battery pack and either 320 or 576 total horsepower, the base rear-drive example has a smaller battery and just 167 horses. Opting for the bigger battery boosts the rear-drive EV6's total system output to 225 horses. We drove a GT-Line AWD in Europe and enjoyed its satisfying acceleration, agile handling, and adjustable regenerative brake settings. At our test track, that 320-hp GT-Line model managed a brisk 4.5-second zero-to-60-mph time. If you prioritize maximum straight-line performance, the 576-hp GT has you covered; in our testing, it hit 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. The performance model sits at the top of the lineup and comes with enhancements such as an electronic limited-slip differential, firmer chassis tuning, an adaptive suspension, and stouter brakes.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

The Kia EV6 offers two battery sizes: a 58.0-kWh and a 77.4-kWh pack. Obviously, the larger of those will provide a longer driving range. The smaller, standard battery has an EPA-rated range of 232 miles; the larger, long-range battery is EPA-rated at up to 310 miles. Opt for the performance-oriented GT model and the range drops to a measly 206 miles per charge, even though it comes with the larger of the two batteries. We took an all-wheel-drive Wind model, which has the larger battery pack standard, on our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route and measured 230 miles of real-world highway driving range before the battery needed to be recharged; the most powerful GT model provided a highway range of 190 miles.
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