Comparison between:
- 2023 KIA EV6 Air RWD
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK)
- 2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2023 KIA EV6 Air RWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK) | 2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD | |
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| Trim | Air RWD | GT (UK) | GT-Line RWD |
| Model year | 2023 | 2023 | 2025 |
| Market | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | North America |
| Price | GBP 45,245 (UK, Feb 2023) | GBP 62,645 (UK, Feb 2023) | USD 54,200 (USA, Jul 2025) |
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) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Interstellar Gray White Pearl Midnight Black Runway Red | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue | Glacier White Pearl Ebony Black Wolf Gray Runway Red Nebular Blue |
| Interior colors | Black | Black with Neon Green Stitching | Saturn Black SynTex with Off-White |
| Number of doors | 5 | - | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | - | 5 |
| Length | 184.3 in 4680 mm | 184.8 in 4695 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | - | 74.4 in 1890 mm | 74.0 in 1880 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 74.0 in 1880 mm | - | - |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm | 64.2 in 1630 mm |
| Rear track | 64.4 in 1637 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm | 64.6 in 1640 mm |
| Approach angle | - | - | 15.2 ° |
| Departure angle | - | - | 21 ° |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | - | 36.8 in 935 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Rear headroom | - | 38.0 in 965 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | - | 57.8 in 1468 mm | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | - | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | - | 54.9 in 1395 mm | 54.9 in 1394 mm |
| Rear hip room | - | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | - | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | - | 39.6 in 1006 mm | 39.0 in 990 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | - | 2916.0 l 102.98 ft3 2.92 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 490.0 l 17.30 ft3 0.49 m3 | 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 | 1300.0 l 45.91 ft3 1.30 m3 | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4376.18 lb 1985 kg | 4817.1 lb 2185 kg | 4519.48 lb 2050 kg |
| Payload | - | 936.96 lb 425 kg | - |
| GVWR | 5346.21 lb 2425 kg | 5754.07 lb 2610 kg | 5454.24 lb 2474 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | - | 2700.66 lb 1225 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 3527.4 lb 1600 kg | 3968.32 lb 1800 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | - | - | 0.28 Cd |
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) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps | - | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4600 - 8600 rpm | - | - |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 4600 - 8600 rpm | - | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport Snow | 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) | - |
| Location | - | Front | - |
| Regenerative braking | - | 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 | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps | 430 kW 576.6 hp 584.6 ps | 168 kW 225.3 hp 228.4 ps |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 740 Nm 75.5 kgm 545.8 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.30 s | 3.50 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.20 s | 3.40 s | 7.30 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | WLTP, CTY: 459.2 mi / 739.0 km WLTP, CMB: 328.1 mi / 528.0 km | WLTP, CMB: 263.0 mi / 423.3 km | EPA, CMB: 319.4 mi / 514.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | WLTP, CTY: 11.8 kWh/100 km WLTP, CMB: 16.5 kWh/100 km | WLTP, CMB: 22.7 kWh/100 km | EPA, CTY: 128 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+++ | 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 | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.62 m 38.12 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft | 11.62 m 38.12 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.67 | 2.3 | 2.67 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 | Steering ratio - 12.56:1 | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 10.65 | 10.65 |
| Additional information | - | Electronic limited-slip differential (eLSD) Drive mode integrated control | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type | Independent MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link |
| Additional information | - | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) | Selective damping control valve HRS front shock absorbers Selective damping control valve rear shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 15.0 in 381 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 14.2 in 361 mm | 12.8 in 325 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 | - | 7.5Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 105V | 255/40R21 | 235/55R19 105V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 77.4 kWh | 77.4 kWh | 84 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | SK Innovation | - |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCM811 | Lithium-Ion |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | - |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite | - |
| Number of cells | 384 | 384 | - |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V | - |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 2.5 V | - |
| Battery voltage | 697 V | 697 V | 697 V |
| Weight | 1051.83 lb 477.1 kg | 1072.99 lb 486.7 kg | 1049.4 lb 476 kg |
| Volume | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Additional information | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 229.4 Wh/l | Capacity - 111.2 Ah Vehicle-to-load (V2L) - 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Device (V2D) | Battery capacity - 120.6 Ah Drive battery output - 277 kW |
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 2 CCS2 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.9 kW DC 240 kW | AC 11 kW DC 240 kW | AC 10.9 kW DC 350 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 | DC 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC 11 kW, 6:38-7:10 | DC 350 kW, 0:20 DC 150 kW, 0:29 DC 50 kW, 1:21 AC 10.9 kW, 7:20 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) High-gloss black front grille (Digital Tiger Face Design) (S) High-Gloss black lower fascia bumper (S) High-gloss black side sills (S) High-gloss black wheel arches (S) Rear spoiler (integrated into rear taillamp) (S) Roof spoiler (located at leading edge of backlight) (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Central door locks (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) Fusion (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 (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Multi-collision brake assist (MCBA) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear parking sensors (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 6 x -speaker audio system (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) Console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Air filter (S) Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner (S) Front and rear air conditioning vents (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Manually adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) Manually adjustable passenger's seat (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Vegan leather steering wheel (S) Acoustic film front door window (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Body-color outside door handles (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) Luggage board (S) Manual aero flush outside door handles (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Plastic scuff plates (S) Power windows all-around with auto up and down functions (S) Rain sensing front wipers (S) Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror (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 headlights (S) LED High Mounted Stop lamp (S) LED map lamp (S) LED puddle lamps (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED rear fog lights (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (S) Vegan leather seat trim (S) | 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) (S) Alloy pedals (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) 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 exterior styling with neon green brake calipers (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) Safe Exit Assist (SEA) (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 with 14 speakers & active sound design (ASD) (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) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Manual adjustable front passenger seat (S) Manual driver and passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining (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) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable (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) Solar glass windshield (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) Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam (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 puddle lamps (S) LED rear cargo light (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Black suede bucket seats with neon green stitching (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth trim roof (S) | - 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Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. |
| 2023 KIA EV6 Air RWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK) | 2025 KIA EV6 GT-Line RWD |