The rEvolution cometh
Auto Today|June 2022
The Kia EV6 isn't merely an evolution of ICE machines as we know them, but a revolution in the sense that it utilises a dedicated EV architecture and is the brand's first offering conceived as an all-electric vehicle from the ground up
Dhruv Saxena
The rEvolution cometh

FIRST DRIVE

The likes of the Kia Soul and Niro EVs have been around for a few years now, so the EV6 is by no means the brand’s first electric car, but it is Kia’s first product conceived from the ground up as an EV and built on the E-GMP dedicated electric vehicle platform. Kia calls the EV6 its most technologically advanced car yet and the good news is that it is available in India now. However, it will be imported as a CBU and in limited numbers, making it an expensive and consequently, a very niche offering, but Kia’s intention here is not to chase volumes, but to flex its muscle by showcasing what the brand is capable of when it comes to future-ready EVs.

Kia EV6 GT Line AWD

Motor Two electric motors

Power 325bhp

Torque 605Nm

Gearbox Single-speed auto, AWD

Wheelbase(mm) 2,900

LxWxH (mm) 4,695x1,890x1,550

Battery 77.4kWh, Li-ion

Range 505km (claimed)

Top Speed 183kmph

0-100kmph 5.2 seconds

Price: Rs 64.95 lakh (ex-showroom)

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