2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD
Vehicle Type: SUV Electric
91
overall score
Category Ranking: 7
Vehicle Price
Base Price:
$51,200
Price as Tested:
$53,405
Fuel Information
Fuel Type: Electricity
120V Charge Time: 4.7 miles per hour
240V Charge Time: 35.6 miles per hour
DC Fast Charger: 18 minutes from 10% to 80%
EPA City MPGe: 134
EPA Highway MPGe: 101
EPA Combined MPGe: 117
EPA-Est. Electric Range (mi): 310
built after August 2022
Advanced Safety Features
- Adaptive Cruise Control [S]
- Advanced Headlights [S]
- Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- Blind-Spot Warning [S]
- Driver Monitoring [S]
- Forward-Collision Warning [S]
- Lane-Departure Warning [S]
- Lane-Keeping Assistance [S]
- Rear Cross-Traffic Warning [S]
- Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking [S]
- [S] Standard, [O] Optional
Overall Observations
Kia’s new EV6 small crossover is the automaker’s first dedicated
electric vehicle. It shares elements - a platform, powertrain, and
infotainment and safety features - with Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 EV.
The EV6’s assertive exterior design is definitely a head-turner -
aerodynamic and curvaceous in the front and rear, with modest
front-fender bulges, flush door handles, and aggressively styled
wheels. Many of its extensive virtues, however, are concealed
beneath the sheet metal.
The EV6 is loaded with high-tech features, such as an ultrafast
800-volt charging system; 3-level adjustable 1-pedal regenerative
braking; and plenty of advanced safety features, safety features,
some of which are dynamic, like adaptive cruise control that adjusts
to road and traffic conditions.
The EV6’s has a smooth, responsive drivetrain and delivers a
balanced ride, but it’s not particularly sporty to drive. The spacious
cabin provides plenty of room for passengers. Other pluses include
excellent range and fuel-efficiency ratings, LED headlights and
ambient lighting, and good rearview-camera picture quality.
The EV6’s weak points, by comparison, are relatively few: a sloping
roofline makes rear entry and exit difficult, limits cargo space, and,
along with a small rear window, restricts rear visibility; distracting,
difficult-to-use infotainment and HVAC controls; and mixed-quality
interior materials, with too much piano-black plastic trim.
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Click HereStrengths and Weaknesses
Strong Points
- • Large interior space for all passengers, including legroom
- • Futuristic, good-looking styling
- • Excellent MPGe ratings
- • Ultrafast 800-volt DC fast charging
Weak Points
- • Poor rear visibility (small rear window)
- • Unintuitive radio and HVAC controls
- • Sloping roofline hinders rear entry and exit, limits cargo space
Vehicle Specifications
Model year tested: 2022
Number of passengers (F/R): 2/3
Curb weight (lbs): 4380.0
Exterior L / W / H (in): 184.8 / 74.4 / 60.8
Wheelbase (in): 114.2
Number of air bags: 8
Warranty (months/miles): 60/60,000
Tire manufacturer and model: Kumho Crugen HP71
Front and rear tire size: 235/55 R19
Max towing capacity (lbs): 2,300
Headlight type: LED
Transmission type: Auto 1-speed
Drivetrain type: Rear wheel
Engine/motor: Single electric motor
Electric motor horsepower: 225
Test Data
Test Vehicle Scores
Advanced Safety Features:
10.00Fuel Efficiency:
9.97EPA Emissions Score:
10.00Acceleration:
5.82Braking:
5.89
Handling:
5.93
Quality and Drivability:
7.78
Ride Quality:
6.96Interior Size:
3.68Easy of Entry and Exit:
7.15Visibility:
7.28Interior Noise:
8.62Cargo Capacity:
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