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Kia EV6 (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews

Electric crossover by Kia, related to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and built on the same high-voltage architecture (800 volt), which allows fast charging up to 258 kW.

from € 47,995

Category scores

These are our own numbers, not the manufacturer’s stars. The scale runs from 0 to 100, higher is better, and every figure carries a source with a reference date. Which category weighs more for you is something you know better than we do. How these scores work.

  • Sustainability 78/100
    Sustainability: 78 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption + Kia battery warranty (7 yr/150,000 km) + LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Reliability 75/100
    Reliability: 75 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + recall data RDW (ICCU) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Fuel economy 77/100
    Fuel economy: 77 of 100. Source and reference date source: Owner-reported kWh/100km vs. WLTP 16.5, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 76/100
    Practicality: 76 of 100. Source and reference date source: 480 l boot + frunk, V2L; lower roofline than Ioniq 5, editorial weighting of specs · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention not yet rated
    Value retention: insufficient data. Why no score? source: Insufficient stable residual-value data since the facelift price changes · reference date 2026-05-18

Scale 0–100 · every figure has a named source and reference date · with no usable data we show no figure

Specifications

Generation
CV, facelift (2024)
Technical specifications, indicative. WLTP is the official EU test cycle; real-world figures are usually a bit lower. See our sources and methodology or the glossary.
Body style Crossover
Seats 5
Doors 5
Range (WLTP, km) 528
Battery capacity (kWh — larger = longer range) 84
Power (hp) 229
0–100 km/h (seconds) 7.7
Top speed (km/h) 185
Length (mm) 4,695
Width, excl. mirrors (mm) 1,880
Height (mm) 1,550
Kerb weight (kg) 2,050
Fast charging, public charger (kW, peak) 258
Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) 1,800
Boot (l) 480
Consumption (WLTP, kWh per 100 km — lower is better) 16.5

Fast charging at a public charger (10→80%)

Fast charging on the road (DC = the rapid charger you find at motorway stops, not home charging): indicative time from 10 to 80 percent, calculated from the specs — not measured by us. Actual time varies with charger, temperature and battery level at the start. The 10→80% window is the standard benchmark because the final stretch (80→100%) deliberately charges slower to protect the battery.
Charging situation10→80% (minutes)
At the car's own maximum charging rate (258 kW) ~ 22
At a 150 kW charger ~ 38
At a 50 kW charger ~ 114
How is this calculated? We assume around 70% of the battery sits in the 10→80% window and an average power around 62% of peak (the curve tapers towards the end). At a fixed charger the power is capped to that charger. An estimate, not a manufacturer figure.

Charging at home uses AC power and is slower: a home wallbox typically delivers 7.4 to 11 kW. That is separate from the fast-charge times shown above.

More on this: fast charging in practice, public charging and charging passes.

Real-world consumption

Owners report
18.5 kWh/100km
WLTP (manufacturer figure)
16.5 kWh/100km
Difference vs WLTP
+12%

A plus sign means owners use more in practice than the factory figure; a minus sign less.

source source: owner forums mixed, annual average incl. winter, n≈20 · number of reports: 20 · reference date: 2026-05-18 See also real-world consumption explained.

Price evolution

reference datestarting price
2024-01-01 €46,995
2025-01-01 €47,495
2026-05-18 €47,995

Frequently asked

What does the Kia EV6 cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 47,995 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.

What is the WLTP range of the Kia EV6?

528 km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Owners typically report less in everyday driving, especially in cold weather. See the reviews below.

How much can the Kia EV6 tow?

1800 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.

How long does fast-charging the Kia EV6 take (10→80%)?

Roughly 22 minutes on a 258 kW charger (10→80%, factory calculation, indicative). Actual time depends on battery temperature and the charging curve — the car's charging speed drops as the battery fills.

How big is the battery in the Kia EV6?

84 kWh usable capacity (manufacturer figure). Check the warranty terms of the specific car for capacity retention.

What does the Kia EV6 use in real-world driving?

The factory WLTP figure is 16.5 kWh/100 km. Owners typically report more in mixed use, with the usual winter penalty. See the owner experiences below.

How much boot space does the Kia EV6 have?

480 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.

What the press has reported

What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.

What owners report online about the EV6

This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: praise for the very fast 800V DC charging (10-80% in roughly 18-20 minutes) on road trips; owners report winter range roughly 20-25% below the rated figure; recurring reports of ICCU and 12V battery failures, sometimes even after the recall; the note that preconditioning via the built-in navigation is needed to reach full charging speed. See the sources for the original, complete posts.

sources: Kia EV Forum: EV6 · r/KiaEV6 · Kia Forum: EV6

Owner experiences

Owner experiences — not our editors and not the press. We edit only spelling and readability; the content and the score are left as written. See the review policy for how these are handled.

No owner has written in about this one yet. If you drive it, yours would be the first. Write the first owner review.

In depth

2024 facelift with a larger 84 kWh battery. WLTP range 528 km for the rear-wheel-drive Long Range (manufacturer figure). That charging peak is high; a 10-80% charge takes about 18 minutes (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative from-price; check the official configurator for the current figure.

About the Kia EV6 (2024)

Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.

The EV6 shares the 800-volt platform (E-GMP, the shared electric chassis Hyundai and Kia use) with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but has a lower, more coupé-like body. The 2024 facelift enlarged the battery to 84 kWh and revised the front and the infotainment. WLTP range stands at 528 km for the rear-wheel-drive Long Range (manufacturer figure). The DC charging peak is around 258 kW; 10-80% charging takes about 18 minutes under favourable conditions (manufacturer figure, not measured by us).

In practice

WLTP consumption is 16.5 kWh/100km (manufacturer figure). Over a whole year, including winter trips, owners report mixed around 18.5 kWh/100km (owner forums, n≈20, not measured by us); that pushes the real range below the 528 km WLTP. The boot at 480 l is slightly smaller than that of the Ioniq 5 due to the sloping roofline, plus a small frunk (extra storage at the front, under the bonnet). The braked towing weight at 1,800 kg is generous. The indicative list price rose from about 46,995 euro (reference date early 2024) to 47,995 euro now, a from-price, no offer and no forecast.

Points to note

Winter consumption is, according to owners, 15-25% above WLTP. As with the Ioniq 5 there have been recalls around the on-board charger (the ICCU, which converts AC from the grid into DC for the battery); check whether a specific example has had the update (RDW/manufacturer, not verified by us per car). The low roofline costs some head room in the back compared with the Ioniq 5; compare the seating dimensions if rear space weighs heavily.

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Kia EV6: next steps?

You’ve seen the numbers and the scores. We don’t sell cars and we take no cut, so where you go next is your call. Compare it against something else, or print the spec sheet and book a test drive.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.