On Tuesday, Kia announced pricing information for the 2022 EV6 electric model, which will hit dealerships in February.
The 2022 Kia EV6 starts at $42,115 in base form, making it slightly higher than Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4 but less than the input price of a Ford Mustang Mach-E.
If a buyer qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit — meaning they have enough tax liability to claim it — that effectively reduces the base EV6 Light’s base price to $34,615. Kia notes that other state incentives may apply, such as lane sharing in California. Unlike its sibling, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6 will be offered in all 50 states.
2022 Kia EV6
The EV6 line includes lightweight, windy and sporty GT-Line models.
The Light version comes in single-engine rear-wheel drive only, with a 58.0 kWh battery pack and an EPA-rated range of 232 miles.
Wind and GT-Line models can be had in single-engine rear-wheel drive (RWD) or dual-engine all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations. RWD versions generate 225 hp from the rear 168 kw engine, with up to 310 miles of EPA range from the larger 77.4 kwh battery pack; they cost $48,215 and $52,415 respectively.
Similar models can also be equipped with AWD, delivering 320 hp (74 kW front plus 165 kW rear). They cost $52,115 and $57,115 respectively, and Kia says they can accelerate to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.
2022 Kia EV6
Built on Modular E-GMP platform for electric vehicles Developed by parent company Hyundai, the EV6 is capable of fast DC fast charging, with hardware support of 400 volts and 800 volts. A 350 kW charging connector can go 70 miles in less than 5 minutes, or charge from 10% to 80% in less than 18 minutes. With the built-in 11kw charger, the EV6 can charge a larger pack on AC power from 10% to 100% in 7 hours and 10 minutes.
The EV6 also offers a Truck function, allowing 1.9 kW of power to be supplied to other appliances, instruments or equipment. It can charge another EV at 1. The augmented reality head-up display and 21 standard active safety and driver assistance features make
2022 Kia EV6
A GT performance model is in the works, with 576 hp (160 kw front engine plus 270 kw rear) and an estimated 0-60 mph time of under 3.5 seconds. It will join the lineup at the end of 2022.
The EV6 is just one of a number of all-electric models that will launch in the next few years, as part of the company’s push towards electric vehicles. Plans. And beyond that, Kia plans to launch seven new EVs by 2027 and 11 new electrification models, globally, by 2026..
