Futuristic New Kia EV6 Launched At Rs 59.95 Lakh

• Available in GT-Line and GT-Line AWD trim levels.
• Powered by 77.4kWh battery pack with a claimed 528km range.
• Up to 350kW fast charging capability with 18-minute charging time.
• 5-star Euro NCAP rating, equipped with eight airbags and active safety features
• AWD deliveries set to begin in September, RWD variants will follow in December.

Kia has announced the prices of its first electric vehicle (EV) offering in India, the EV6. It’s available in GT-Line rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD) variants, priced at Rs 59.95 lakh and Rs 64.95 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom, pan-India). It’s a rival to the Volvo XC40 Recharge, BMW i4 and upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5. 

The Kia EV6 features the “Opposites United” design philosophy. It’s long and squat, with a low drag coefficient of 0.28. Other features include adaptive LED headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, flush door handles and slim taillights with jewel-like LED elements. Five colour choices are on offer – Moonscape, Runway Red, Snow White Pearl, Yacht Blue and Aurora Black Pearl. 

Inside, the EV6 has standard dual 12.3-inch displays for the driver’s instrumentation and infotainment, paired with a 14-speaker Meridian sound system in the top-spec AWD variant. You also get powered and ventilated front seats, wireless phone charger and a panoramic sunroof.  The pricier EV6 AWD adds an augmented reality head-up display and powered tailgate to the long features list. Both variants are capable of powering other devices and charging other EVs using the V2L (vehicle-to-load) technology. 

The EV6 is loaded to the gills with safety features – eight airbags (including a pair of front centre airbags), a 360-degree camera and forward collision avoidance. Driver assistance features include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, driver attention warning and blind spot monitoring. 

With charging speeds as high as 350kW, the Kia EV6 is one of the quickest-charging EVs in India. It takes as little as 18 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent at its peak speed, and around 1 hour and 13 minutes to juice up using a 50kW charger. 

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• Kia EV6: All You Need To Know

• Kia EV6 Grabs Perfect Five Star Score In Euro NCAP Tests

• Kia EV6: First Drive Review

The Kia EV6 is coming to India via the CBU route, and only 100 vehicles were initially allocated for this year. But the carmaker has already received 355 bookings for the EV6, and is looking to bring in more units to meet the demand. First deliveries will be AWD models, set to begin reaching early bird buyers from September onwards, and the more affordable RWD models from December.