Comparison between:
- 2022 KIA EV6 First Edition, Long Range AWD
- 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40
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 | 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 | |
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| Model alias | EV6 1st Edition | i4 eDrive 40 |
| Trim | First Edition, Long Range AWD | - |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Market | Europe, South Korea | North America, Europe |
| Price | USD 58,500 (USA, Jun 2021) | USD 55,400 (USA, Jun 2021) GBP 51,905 (UK, Jun 2021) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Coupe |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Steel Gray Matte Urban Yellow Glacier | - |
| Interior colors | Black Black and Green | - |
| Number of doors | - | 5 |
| Number of seats | - | 5 |
| Length | 184.3 in 4680 mm | 188.3 in 4783 mm |
| Width | - | 72.9 in 1852 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.0 in 1880 mm | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 57.0 in 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 112.4 in 2856 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1637 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Clearance | - | 4.9 in 125 mm |
| Trunk volume | 480.0 l 16.95 ft3 0.48 m3 | 470.0 l 16.60 ft3 0.47 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 4530.5 lb 2055 kg | 4684.82 lb 2125 kg |
| GVWR | 5577.7 lb 2530 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | Towing capacity up to 907 kg | Weight distribution front / rear - 45.1 / 54.9 % Maximum axle load from / rear - 1140 / 1550 kg Maximum trailer load braked / unbraked - 1600 / 750 kg Maximum roofload / towbar download - 75 / 75 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | BMW |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 165 kW 221.3 hp 224.3 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4500 - 7700 rpm | 8000 - 17000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 430 Nm 43.8 kgm 317.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4500 - 7700 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | System power-to-weight ratio - 8.2 kg/kW BMW 5th Gen eDrive technology |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | - |
| Location | Front | - |
| Power | 74 kW 99.2 hp 100.6 ps | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 116.2 mph 187.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 5.20 s | 5.70 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 274.0 mi / 441.0 km WLTP: 218.1 mi / 351.0 km WLTP: 250.4 mi / 403.0 km WLTP: 277.1 mi / 446.0 km | WLTP: 366.6 mi / 590.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 32 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 94 MPGe EPA, CMB: 105 MPGe EPA, CTY: 116 MPGe WLTP, CTY: 19.61 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 21.74 kWh/100 km WLTP, HWY: 25 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 20 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
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 | - | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Additional information | - | Optional variable sport steering Steering ratio - 15.5:1 |
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) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | - | 8.774 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut Independent | Double-joint spring strut axle Hydraulically damped torque strut bearing |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Five-link axle Optional air suspension with automatic self-levelling |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | - | Front - four-piston fixed calipers Rear - single-piston floating calipers |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | - | 7.5Jx17 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/45R20 105H | 255/55R17 101Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | - |
| Model | NCM811 | - |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 77.4 kWh | 83.9 kWh |
| Number of cells | 384 | - |
| Voltage | 697 V | 398.5 V |
| Weight | 1051.83 lb 477.1 kg | 1212.54 lb 550 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Capacity - 111.2 Ah Vehicle-to-load (V2L) - 3.6 kW Indoor V2L outlet outdoor V2L connectors | Net battery capacity - 80.9 kWh Prismatic cells |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 7 kW AC charging, 10.5 kW DC charging, 50 kW DC charging, 350 kW | Wallbox, 11 kW DC fast charging, 210 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | - | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 7.4 kW Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC charging 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC charging 10.5 kW, 6:38-7:20 AC charging 7 kW, 9:57 | DC fast charging, 0:31 Wallbox 11 kW, 8:30 |
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) | ARB technology (bear-actuator wheel slip limitation) (S) Automatic Brake System (ABS) (S) Automatic Stability Control (ASC) (S) Belt latch tensioner and force limiter on front seats (S) Cornering Brake Control (CBC) (S) Crash sensors (S) Drive-off Assistant (S) Driver and front passenger front airbags (S) Driver and front passenger side airbags (S) Dry Braking function (S) Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) (S) Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) (S) Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) (S) Fading compensation (S) Front and rear seats head airbargs (S) Hill Descent Control (HDC) (S) Performance control (S) Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts on all seats (S) Trailer stability control (S) Tyre pressure indicator (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | - |
| 2022 KIA EV6 First Edition, Long Range AWD | 2022 BMW i4 eDrive40 |