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
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Specifications
- Generation
- CV, facelift (2024)
| 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%)
| Charging situation | 10→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 |
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%
Price evolution
| reference date | starting 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
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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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.