Kia has managed to strengthen its base with successful launches of models like the Seltos and Sonet. While the Carnival remains a niche product, the Carens is managing to impress a slew of buyers. The automaker has now taken another route to success. It is all-electric and is called EV6. The new electric car of the South Korean automaker - Kia EV6, is launched in the country at an ex-showroom price of Rs 59.95 lakh. It is available in a total of two configurations - FWD and AWD. The Kia EV6 is based on an EV-specific architecture, which aids it with a super-low centre of gravity.
Kia EV6 Variant-wise Pricing
Kia EV6 GT Line RWD - Rs 59.95 lakh
Kia EV6 GT Line AWD - Rs 64.95 lakh
Commenting on the announcement, Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “The diverse customer base of India inspires us, and our strategy is to be in sync with their aspirations, and our efforts are targeted towards fulfilling the evolved customers’ needs. Now, we are ready for the next phase of our India journey with our investment in R&D, manufacturing, and development of EV infrastructure in India. We will offer futuristic and sustainable BEVs developed ground up to offer matchless in-cabin experience, long-range to reduce range anxiety, and the same thrill of driving as our other products. Our EV announcement for the country which includes an India-centric BEV in RV body type to be launched in 2025 is a testament to our commitment towards India and our new-age Indian customers by providing them with a sheer electric performance in the future. The aggressive push from the Indian government towards a sustainable future of the country supports our move to electric vehicles, an industry which is still at the nascent stage in the country.”
He further added, "We are extremely proud to foray into the Electric Vehicle segment in India with our global best, the Kia EV6, and am confident that it will be a gamechanger as our other products. I am confident that the EV6 will make electric mobility fun and offer a joyful driving experience to our customers. With its eco-friendly materials, advanced technology, and highly efficient electrified powertrain, the EV6 is not just another product but a demonstration of our technological prowess and capabilities."
Kia EV6 - Features
The Kia EV6’s skateboard platform also elevates a lot of space on the inside. To upkeep the futuristic design and theme, the EV6 features two 12.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment unit. The list is long, and it includes an electric sunroof, ADAS tech, 14-speaker Meridian sound system, connected car tech and more. For the safety of the occupants, it comes with eight airbags, forward collision assist, adaptive cruise control and likes.
Kia EV6 - Design
Design-wise, the Kia EV6 is a looker. The overall silhouette shouts out performance. Elements like the sloping roofline and ducktail spoiler-like effect on the boot lid, together make the EV6 a scintillatingly gorgeous offering. The overall design offers a perfect balance of a crossover and a 4-door coupe, without restricting the practicality. The EV6 will be offered in five unique colour options: Moonscape, Snow-white pearl, Runway Red, Aurora Black Pearl, and Yacht blue.
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Kia EV6 - Specs
Moving over to the performance, the RWD variants boast a peak power output of 229 Hp, along with 350 Nm of peak torque. In the AWD guise, the Kia EV6 boasts an increased power output of 325 Hp and 605 Nm of max torque. The battery is a 77.4 kWh unit here and is claimed to provide a range of 528 km. Talking of charging time, the 50 kW charger takes 73 minutes for a 10-80 per cent charge, whereas the more powerful 350 kW charger does the same in just 18 minutes.
