Comparison between:
- 2022 KIA EV6 First Edition, Long Range AWD
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 KIA EV6 First Edition, Long Range AWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT | |
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| Model alias | EV6 1st Edition | - |
| Trim | First Edition, Long Range AWD | GT |
| Model year | 2022 (MY22) | 2023 (MY23) |
| Market | Europe, South Korea | North America |
| Price | USD 58,500 (USA, Jun 2021) | USD 61,600 (USA, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Steel Gray Matte Urban Yellow Glacier | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue |
| Interior colors | Black Black and Green | Black with Neon Green Stitching |
| Length | 184.3 in 4680 mm | 184.8 in 4695 mm |
| Width | - | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.0 in 1880 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1637 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | - | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.9 in 1395 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2940.0 l 103.83 ft3 2.94 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3630.0 l 128.19 ft3 3.63 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 480.0 l 16.95 ft3 0.48 m3 | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4530.5 lb 2055 kg | 4795.05 lb 2175 kg |
| Payload | - | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 5577.7 lb 2530 kg | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg |
| Towing capacity | 1999.59 lb 907 kg | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 165 kW 221.3 hp 224.3 ps | - |
| Maximum power RPM | 4500 - 7700 rpm | - |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4500 - 7700 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Power | 74 kW 99.2 hp 100.6 ps | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 239 kW 320.5 hp 324.9 ps | 430 kW 576.6 hp 584.6 ps |
| Total system torque | 605 Nm 61.7 kgm 446.2 ft-lb | 740 Nm 75.5 kgm 545.8 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 116.2 mph 187.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.20 s | 3.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 274.0 mi / 441.0 km WLTP, CTY: 250.4 mi / 403.0 km WLTP, CMB: 277.1 mi / 446.0 km WLTP, HWY: 218.1 mi / 351.0 km | EPA, CMB: 206.0 mi / 331.5 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 116 MPGe EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, HWY: 94 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 19.61 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.74 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 25 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 85 MPGe EPA, CMB: 42 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 79 MPGe EPA, HWY: 74 MPGe |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | - | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.3 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 12.56:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 10.65 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent | Independent MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 15.0 in 381 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 14.2 in 361 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105H | 255/40R21 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.4 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 111.2 Ah | 111.2 Ah |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | SK Innovation |
| Type | NCM811 | NCM811 |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | 384 | 384 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 697 V | 697 V |
| Weight | 1051.83 lb 477.1 kg | 1072.99 lb 486.7 kg |
| Volume | - | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information | 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) | 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 7 kW AC 10.5 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | AC 11 kW DC 240 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC 10.5 kW, 6:38-7:20 AC 7 kW, 9:57 | DC 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC 11 kW, 6:38-7:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor Camera Feed (S) Electronic child lock (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Evasive Steering Technology (S) Front and Rear Parking Distance Warning (S) Front and Rear Parking Sensors (S) Highway Driving Assist (S) Lane Following Assist (S) Lane Keeping Assist (S) Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (S) Parking Collision Avoidance Assist-Reverse (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Alert and Avoidance (S) Rear Parking Collision Avoidance Technology (S) Remote Smart Parking Assist (S) Safe Exit Assist (S) Surround-view monitor with 360 degree Viewing (S) AR head-up display (S) Dual 12.3" Curved Digital Cluster & Center Display w/ Navigation (S) 14 x speakers with Meridian Premium Sound System (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Heated and ventilated front seats (S) Heated rear seats (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Auto-Opening Flush Outside Door Handle (S) First Edition illuminated door sills (S) Power Opening Glass Moonroof (S) Rear privacy glass (S) Smart Power Liftgate (S) LED daytime runinng lamps (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED high and low beam lamps (S) LED turn signal lamps (S) First Edition interior badge (S) Vegan leather (S) | 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) (S) Body-color lower fascia bumper with gloss black accents (S) Body-color unique design side sills (S) Body-color unique design wheel arches (S) Cargo cover (O) Cargo power outlet (S) Console lid garnish (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) GT design lower fascia bumper, includes vertical line design elements (S) High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) (S) Luggage board (S) Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) (S) Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) (S) Towing Trailer Hitch (O) Unique GT design crashpad (S) Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) (S) Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) Fusion Plus (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Change Oncoming/Side (LO/LS) (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Ramp (NSCC-R) (S) Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (S) Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) - Machine Learning, Fusion Plus-type (Fusion +) (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM) (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD) (S) Central speaker, amplifier, and subwoofer (S) Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 4 x front and rear door speakers (S) 2 x front mid range speakers (S) Meridian premium audio system (S) 2 x rear surround speakers (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) 4 x tweeters - 2 front and 2 rear (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog (S) Front and rear air conditioning vents (S) Heat Pump HVAC system (S) 2nd row heated outboard seats (S) 2nd row reclining (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Manual driver and passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining (S) Power passenger window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) D-cut steering wheel with neon GT button for GT mode (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column Acoustic film front door window (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Deluxe metal scuff plates (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable (S) LED puddle lamps (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Power tilt/slide sunroof (S) Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) (S) Smart power liftgate (S) Windshield wiper blade (S) Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror with Homelink (S) High-gloss black side mirrors (S) Power adjustable heated side mirrors (S) Power folding side mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Glove box with illumination (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED High Mounted Stop lamp (S) LED map lamp (S) LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) headlights (S) LED rear cargo light (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Carpet flooring (S) Carpeted floor mats (O) Cloth trim roof (S) Suede seat trim with vegan leather trim along outer edges of seat (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2022 KIA EV6 First Edition, Long Range AWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT |