2023 KIA EV6 GT (UK) - Specifications and price
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| Brand The name of the manufacturer. | KIA |
| Model The model name of the electric car. | EV6 |
| Trim The code/name that denotes the level of equipment of the EV including exterior and interior features, battery packs, electric motors, etc. | GT (UK) |
| Model year The year for which the model is announced by the manufacturer. Most often it does not completely coincide with the calendar year in which the model is available on the market. | 2023 |
| Market Markets in which this electric vehicle is available. | North America |
| Price Current MSRP of the model (before incentives) depending on the market. | GBP 62,645 (UK, Feb 2023) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style The body style of the model as defined by the number of doors and roof treatment. | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials Materials used in the vehicle's body construction. | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors Available exterior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue |
| Interior colors Available interior colors for the model as specified by the manufacturer. | Black with Neon Green Stitching |
| Length The distance from the frontmost to the rearmost point of the electric vehicle. | 184.8 in (inches) 4695 mm (millimeters) |
| Width The width of the vehicle without mirrors. | 74.4 in (inches) 1890 mm (millimeters) |
| Height The distance from the ground to the top of the electric car. | 60.8 in (inches) 1545 mm (millimeters) |
| Wheelbase The distance between the centers of the front and rear axle. | 114.2 in (inches) 2900 mm (millimeters) |
| Front track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the front axle. | 64.1 in (inches) 1628 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear track The distance between the centers (centerline) of the two wheels on the rear axle. | 64.4 in (inches) 1636 mm (millimeters) |
| Clearance The distance from the ground to the lowest point of the vehicle measured without cargo or passengers. The ground clearance is also known as ride height. | 6.1 in (inches) 155 mm (millimeters) |
| Front headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the front seats bottom. | 36.8 in (inches) 935 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear headroom The vertical distance from the vehicle's roof to the rear seats bottom. | 38.0 in (inches) 965 mm (millimeters) |
| Front shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two front doors. | 57.8 in (inches) 1468 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear shoulder room The horizontal distance between the panels of the two rear doors. | 55.6 in (inches) 1412 mm (millimeters) |
| Front hip room The width of the front seats of the car, which indicates how much space is available for the driver and passenger on either side of their waists when they sit down. | 54.9 in (inches) 1395 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear hip room The width of the seat cushion on the back, which indicates how much space is available for the passengers on either side of their waists. | 53.2 in (inches) 1351 mm (millimeters) |
| Front legroom The distance available for the legs of the driver and the front passenger. | 42.4 in (inches) 1077 mm (millimeters) |
| Rear legroom The distance available for the legs of the rear passengers. | 39.6 in (inches) 1006 mm (millimeters) |
| Trunk volume The available space for cargo in the main trunk, excluding the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 480.0 l (liters) 16.95 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.48 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Maximum trunk volume The maximum available space for cargo in the main trunk, including the additional available space from folding one or two rear seat rows. | 1300.0 l (liters) 45.91 ft3 (cubic feet) 1.30 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Secondary trunk volume The available space for cargo in the secondary trunk, usually positioned in the front of the electric car. | 20.0 l (liters) 0.71 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.02 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Curb weight Curb weight (a.k.a. kerb weight) is the EV mass with standard equipment, liquids (oils and fuel at nominal tank capacity) but without cargo and passengers. In some EU countries, the curb weight also includes the weight of a 75 kg (165 lb) driver. | 4817.1 lb (pounds) 2185 kg (kilograms) |
| Payload In the context of automobiles, the payload is the summary of the weights of passengers, cargo, accessories, equipment. | 936.96 lb (pounds) 425 kg (kilograms) |
| GVWR GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating and is also known as gross vehicle mass (GVM). It describes the maximum operating weight of the electric car including the curb weight and payload (accessories, equipment, driver, passengers and cargo). | 5754.07 lb (pounds) 2610 kg (kilograms) |
| Additional information Additional details related to the electric car's body. | Maximum braked trailer weight - 1800 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type The electric motor category according to the type of motor commutation. Most electric motors operate on magnetism and can be powered by direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) sources. Depending on the type of commutation, electric motors are either self-commutated (AC and DC, mechanical or electronic) and externally commutated (AC only, asynchronous or synchronous). | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor Information about the electric notor's location. The two most common locations are the front and rear of the electric car. | Rear |
| Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is a typical feature of electric vehicles, in which the electric motor uses the vehicle's kinetic energy to save power or stores it for later use. | Yes |
| Driving modes Some manufacturers include software designed driving modes to improve power efficiency and/or range. Information about the available driving modes for this model. | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
| Additional information Additional details about the electric motor of this model. | Total system power output - 430 kW / 577 bhp Total system torque - 740 Nm @ 6600 rpm / 545 lbs-ft |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type Information about the type of the second motor depending on the type of current (AC or DC) and the type of motor commutation. Self-commutated AC and DC motors can be mechanical or electronic and externally commutated motors can be only synchronous or asynchronous AC ones. | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location Information about the location of the second motor. The most common locations are the front and the rear of the electric vehicle. | Front |
| Regenerative braking Information weather the second electric motor has a regenerative braking capability. | Yes |
| Driving modes Information about the driving modes available for the second motor. | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed The top speed that the vehicle can achieve as specified by the manufacturer. | 161.6 mph (miles per hour) 260.0 km/h (kilometers per hour) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h The time in seconds the electric car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h. | 3.50 s (seconds) |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph The time in seconds the model needs to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph. | 3.40 s (seconds) |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Range |
|---|---|
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | 263.0 mi / 423.3 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Standard | Driving | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure) | Combined | 22.7 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class Information about the energy class of the electric vehicle. | A+++ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism Information about the design type of the steering mechanism of the electric car. | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering Information about the type of power steering used in this model. | Electronic |
| Turning circle Often referred to as turning diameter or turning radius (multiplied by two), this is the smallest diameter that the outside wheels of the vehicle describe when it is turning on full lock. | 12 m (meters) 39.37 ft (feet) |
| Lock-to-lock turns The number of full rotations made by the steering wheel from lock to lock (from one extreme end to the other). | 2.3 |
| Additional information Additional details about the steering of the model. | Steering ratio - 12.56:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission Information about the type of transmission used by the vehicle. Generally, EVs are equipped with one-speed automatic units. | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain Information about the type of drivetrain (the system that delivers power to the driving wheels). | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio The axle ratio a.k.a. final drive ratio of the electric motor. It shows the number of revolutions of the driveshaft needed to spin the axle one complete turn. | 10.65 |
| Additional information Additional details about the model's transmission. | 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 Information about the main components of the front suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension Information about the main components of the rear suspension of the electric vehicle. | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers |
| Additional information Additional details about the suspension of this model. | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the front wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes Information about the type of brakes used on the rear wheels. | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information Additional details about the brakes of this model. | Front disk size - 381 mm / 15 in Rear disk size - 361 mm / 14.2 in |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Contour | Offset | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jx21 | 0 | J | 21 | - | 0 | Aluminium |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Markings | Width | Profile | Diameter | Load index | Speed index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 255/40R21 | 255 | 40 | 21 | - | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer The name of the company that has manufactured the battery. | SK Innovation |
| Model The model name of the rechargeable battery. | NCM811 |
| Type of rechargeable battery The type of rechargeable battery depending on its composition. | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity The capacity of the rechargeable battery that powers this EV as specified by the manufacturer in kilowatt hours. | 77.4 kWh (kilowatt hours) |
| Number of cells The batteries used by electric cars are usually packs that consist of a certain number of battery cells in different arrangements. Information about the total number of cells in this particular model. | 384 |
| Voltage The battery voltage denotes the difference in electric potential between the positive and negative electrodes of the pack. The higher difference in potential results in a higher voltage. | 697 V (volts) |
| Weight Total weight of the battery pack including not only the cells but also the shield, wiring, etc. | 1072.99 lb (pounds) 486.7 kg (kilograms) |
| Volume The total volume of the battery pack. | 337.3 l (liters) 11.91 ft3 (cubic feet) 0.34 m3 (cubic meters) |
| Location Information about the position of the battery pack in the electric vehicle. | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling Information about the type of battery cooling on this specific model. | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Additional information Additional information about the rechargeable battery of the electric car. | Capacity - 111.2 Ah Vehicle-to-load (V2L) - 3.6 kW Vehicle-to-Device (V2D) |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Type | Interface | Voltage | Current | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC charging | Type 2 (IEC 62196-2, Mennekes, SAE J3068) | 240 V | 48 A | 11 kW |
| DC charging | Type 2 (IEC 62196-3 FF, CCS2) | - | - | 240 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Name | Interface | Power | Current | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onboard charger | Type 2 (IEC 62196-3 FF, CCS2) | 10.9 kW | 48 A | Rear-right side |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Type | Battery % | Estimated time (h:m) |
|---|---|---|
| DC charging 50 kW | 10% - 80% | 00:00 - 01:13 |
| DC charging 350 kW | 10% - 80% | 00:11 - 00:18 |
| AC charging 11 kW | 10% - 100% | 06:38 - 07:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Category | Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| - | 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 |
| Safety and assistance | Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Auto Evasive Steering Assist (ESA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Central door locks | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Driver's knee airbag | S |
| Safety and assistance | Dual front advanced airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | S |
| Safety and assistance | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) Fusion Plus | S |
| Safety and assistance | Front and rear 3-point seat belts | S |
| Safety and assistance | Front seat-belt pretensioners | S |
| Safety and assistance | Full-length side curtain airbags | S |
| Safety and assistance | Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | S |
| Safety and assistance | High Beam Assist (HBA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Immobilizer | S |
| Safety and assistance | Impact sensing auto door unlock | S |
| Safety and assistance | Lane Change Oncoming/Side (LO/LS) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Lane Following Assist System (LFA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Ramp (NSCC-R) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse | S |
| Safety and assistance | Parking Distance Warning - Front and Rear | S |
| Safety and assistance | Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based | S |
| Safety and assistance | Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines | S |
| Safety and assistance | Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Smart Cruise Control (SCC) - Machine Learning, Fusion Plus-type (Fusion +) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go | S |
| Safety and assistance | Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic | S |
| Safety and assistance | Speed sensing auto door locks | S |
| Safety and assistance | Surround View Monitor (SVM) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | S |
| Safety and assistance | Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line | S |
| Safety and assistance | Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 12.3-inch navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR HUD) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Central speaker, amplifier, and subwoofer | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Floor console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 4 x front and rear door speakers | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 2 x front mid range speakers | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Meridian premium audio system with 14 speakers & active sound design (ASD) | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 2 x rear surround speakers | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Shark fin antenna | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Trip computer | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | 4 x tweeters - 2 front and 2 rear | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Wi-Fi Hotspot | S |
| Infotainment and connectivity | Wireless phone charger | S |
| Air-conditioning | Air filter | S |
| Air-conditioning | Dual-zone automatic air-conditioner, front and rear vents with auto-defog | S |
| Air-conditioning | Front and rear air conditioning vents | S |
| Heating | Heat Pump HVAC system | S |
| Seats | 2nd row heated outboard seats | S |
| Seats | 60/40 split rear seats | S |
| Seats | Front and rear adjustable headrests | S |
| Seats | Heated front seats (3-levels) | S |
| Seats | Manual adjustable front passenger seat | S |
| Seats | Manual driver and passenger seat with height adjuster, sliding and reclining | S |
| Steering wheel | D-cut steering wheel with neon GT button for GT mode | S |
| Steering wheel | Heated steering wheel | S |
| Steering wheel | Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, voice recognition and cruise controls | S |
| Steering wheel | Tilt and telescoping steering column | - |
| Doors and windows | Acoustic film front door window | S |
| Doors and windows | Acoustic film windshield | S |
| Doors and windows | Auto pop-out aero flush outside door handles | S |
| Doors and windows | Body-color outside door handles | S |
| Doors and windows | Deluxe metal scuff plates | S |
| Doors and windows | Heated (Defroster) tailgate | S |
| Doors and windows | Hidden storage tray in cargo area | S |
| Doors and windows | Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors, extendable | S |
| Doors and windows | Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles | S |
| Doors and windows | Power tilt/slide sunroof | S |
| Doors and windows | Privacy glass (rear doors, tailgate, quarter glass) | S |
| Doors and windows | Smart power liftgate | S |
| Doors and windows | Solar glass windshield | S |
| Doors and windows | Windshield wiper blade | S |
| Mirrors | Electric chromic inside rear-view mirror with Homelink | S |
| Mirrors | High-gloss black side mirrors | S |
| Mirrors | Power adjustable heated side mirrors | S |
| Mirrors | Power folding side mirrors with integrated side-repeater lamps | S |
| Lights | Auto Light Control headlights | S |
| Lights | Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam | S |
| Lights | Glove box with illumination | S |
| Lights | LED center room lamp | S |
| Lights | LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | S |
| Lights | LED High Mounted Stop lamp | S |
| Lights | LED map lamp | S |
| Lights | LED puddle lamps | S |
| Lights | LED rear cargo light | S |
| Lights | Rear LED combination lamps | S |
| Lights | Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) | S |
| Upholstery | Black suede bucket seats with neon green stitching | S |
| Upholstery | Carpet flooring | S |
| Upholstery | Cloth trim roof | S |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information Additional details about this electric car, including specifications and features that do not belong to the categories above. | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
