Charging Cost

The electricity cost to run the vehicle.

Adjust to cents per kWh (default 25 cents).

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Charging cost is calculated by multiplying the WLTP consumption figure by your electricity unit cost.

It accounts for recharged energy from the mains.

See the complete cost calculator

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

Economy

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Economy

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Energy consumption is displayed on the dashboard and is re-calculated as you drive. It is different to the WLTP-rated consumption (which measures power from the mains).

This number is estimated by comparing the usable battery capacity against the WLTP range.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

WLTP Consumption

How much electricity the vehicle consumes per kilometre of travel - including charging losses

WLTP measures recharged electric energy from the mains which allows comparison of running costs.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Highway Range

An estimate of how far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, when driving only on open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range, however, tends to match mostly urban travel (under 80 km/h).

See more about WLTP range and efficiency

Real Range Estimate

How far the vehicle will travel on a single charge, accounting for local driving conditions.

Adjust for the portion of urban/city driving vs highway (100 km/h) that you typically do.

Consumption ⚑️

How much electrical energy does the vehicle use while driving?

Often displayed on the dashboard, this is different to WLTP consumption - where charging losses are included (helpful in comparing running costs).

Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration).

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚑️

V2L allows electricity to flow from the battery to power appliances.

Some vehicles have interior NZ sockets, while others require an adapter be plugged into the Type 2 exterior charging socket.

Tow Capacity

Unbraked (kg) / Braked (kg)

Most EVs can have towbars fitted for carrying bikes (but not for towing loads).

Towing a load will significantly decrease range (typically by 50%).

See all EVs ranked by tow capacity.

Boot Space 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Litres)

The volume of space available.

Frunk

Volume (Litres)

The American term "front trunk" indicates how much storage space is available under the bonnet of the car.

Battery Capacity πŸ”‹

Total (Gross) kWh / Usable (Net) kWh

Usable battery capacity is the number of kilowatt-hours that the vehicle can access.

Complete guide to EV batteries.

Battery Chemistry πŸ”‹

Lithium-ion batteries have several different cathode materials. Each material has tradeoffs between energy density, safety, cost, and longevity.

LFP - Longer life, but less energy dense.

NMC - More energy dense, but more expensive.

Which EVs have LFP?.

AC Charge

The maximum speed the EV can charge at home or a public AC charger.

An EV has a built-in charger that converts household AC electricity into DC current that goes into the battery.

This limits the maximum speed you can charge at home - no matter what extra equipment you install. Some public chargers (such as at motor camps and shopping malls) are also AC only.

Fast Charge ⚑

The maximum speed the EV can charge at a DC fast charger.

Speed is also limited by the capacity of the public charger. In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.

Temperature (20Β°+ is ideal) and battery state-of-charge affect speed (an empty battery charges faster).

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  3. EV6

Kia EV6

kia ev6 gt
OverviewSpecsReviewsSales rank

RANGE

394 - 528kms

PRICE

$76,990+

The EV6 is the first vehicle from Kia based on a completely new electric platform.

Won 2022 European Car of the Year and a number of other awards.

It has a wheelbase longer than the Sorrento, extensive interior and leg space. 490 litres of cargo space (1300 litres with seats down). Options include Vehicle 2 Load charging (V2L – plug other things into your car).

Specs

Kia EV6 Air Standard Range

2022β†’
kia ev6

The base EV6 model is Rear Wheel Drive with a smaller battery.

Price

Price$76,990

Performance

0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top Speed185 km/h
Total Power125 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range394 km
Highway Range301 km
WLTP Consumption166 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.15/100 km

Kia EV6 Air Standard Range: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range349 km
Consumption6.5 km / kWh
15.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 Β°C

Battery & Charging

Battery58 kWh / 54 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)175 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 750 kg
Boot Space490 L / 1300 L
Frunk20 L
ShapeMedium SUV
Length4680 mm
Width1880 mm
Height1550 mm
Kerb Weight2043 kg

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Kia EV6 Air Long Range

2022β†’
kia ev6

Price

Price$79,990

Performance

0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top Speed185 km/h
Total Power168 kW
DriveRear Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range528 km
Highway Range404 km
WLTP Consumption165 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.13/100 km

Kia EV6 Air Long Range: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range468 km
Consumption6.3 km / kWh
15.8 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 Β°C

Battery & Charging

Battery77.4 kWh / 74 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)233 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1600 kg
Boot Space490 L / 1300 L
Frunk20 L
ShapeMedium SUV
Length4680 mm
Width1880 mm
Height1550 mm
Kerb Weight2149 kg

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Kia EV6 Earth

2022β†’
kia ev6

The EV6 is the first of a new generation of vehicles based on EV-only drivetrains.

With its roomy interior, and futuristic design (inside and out), the EV6 points to where we are headed with EVs. Earth has dual motors and a long-range battery.

It also offers 1600 kg towing capacity.

Price increased on 17 Jun 2022 from $95,500 to $99,900.

Price

Price$99,990

Performance

0-100 km/hπŸ”₯ 5.2 s
Top Speed188 km/h
Total Power239 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range506 km
Highway Range387 km
WLTP Consumption172 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.30/100 km

Kia EV6 Earth: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range449 km
Consumption6.1 km / kWh
16.5 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 Β°C

Battery & Charging

Battery77.4 kWh / 74 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)233 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1600 kg
Boot Space490 L / 1300 L
Frunk20 L
ShapeMedium SUV
Length4680 mm
Width1880 mm
Height1550 mm
Kerb Weight2254 kg

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Kia EV6 GT-Line

2022β†’
kia ev6

The GT-Line is similar to Earth, but with larger 20″ wheels leading to a slightly reduced range. Price increased on 17 Jun 2022 by $5,000.

Price

Price$111,990

Performance

0-100 km/hπŸ”₯ 5.2 s
Top Speed188 km/h
Total Power239 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range484 km
Highway Range370 km
WLTP Consumption180 Wh/km
Charging Cost $4.50/100 km

Kia EV6 GT-Line: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range429 km
Consumption5.8 km / kWh
17.2 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 Β°C

Battery & Charging

Battery77.4 kWh / 74 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)233 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1600 kg
Boot Space480 L / 1300 L
Frunk20 L
ShapeMedium SUV
Length4695 mm
Width1890 mm
Height1550 mm
Kerb Weight2254 kg

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Kia EV6 GT

2023β†’
kia ev6 gt

The flagship EV6 GT is the quickest car Kia has produced and the most powerful EV from South Korean manufacturers (Hyundai and Kia).

Price

Price$129,900

Performance

0-100 km/hπŸ”₯ 3.5 s
Top Speed260 km/h
Total Power430 kW
DriveAll Wheel Drive

Range & Efficiency

WLTP Consumption measures recharged electric energy from the mains (includes charging losses).
WLTP Range424 km
Highway Range324 km
WLTP Consumption206 Wh/km
Charging Cost $5.15/100 km

Kia EV6 GT: Real Range

Estimate the real world range that may be achieved in local conditions.
Real range376 km
Consumption5.1 km / kWh
19.7 kWh / 100 km

Type of driving

All urban
↔
All highway

Outside temperature

14 Β°C

Battery & Charging

Battery77.4 kWh / 74 kWh
ChemistryNMC
AC speed (max)11 kW
DC speed (max)233 kW
V2LYes
V2L Interior1 x NZ Socket
V2L ExteriorType 2 (adaptor)

Dimensions

Seats5
Tow Rating750 kg / 1800 kg
Boot Space480 L / 1260 L
Frunk20 L
ShapeMedium SUV
Length4695 mm
Width1890 mm
Height1545 mm
Kerb Weight2338 kg

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Kia EV6 Air Standard RangeKia EV6 Air Long RangeKia EV6 EarthKia EV6 GT-LineKia EV6 GT
Price$76,990$79,990$99,990$111,990$129,900
Range (WLTP)394 km528 km506 km484 km424 km
Highway Range307 km412 km395 km378 km331 km
0-100 km/h8.5 s7.3 s5.2 s5.2 s3.5 s
Top Speed185 km/h185 km/h188 km/h188 km/h260 km/h
DriveRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
Power125 kW168 kW239 kW239 kW430 kW
Battery (nominal)58 kWh77.4 kWh77.4 kWh77.4 kWh77.4 kWh
Battery (usable)54 kWh74 kWh74 kWh74 kWh74 kWh
WLTP Consumption166 Wh/km165 Wh/km172 Wh/km180 Wh/km206 Wh/km
ChemistryNMCNMCNMCNMCNMC
AC speed11 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW11 kW
DC speed175 kW233 kW233 kW233 kW233 kW
Vehicle to LoadYesYesYesYesYes
Boot space490 L490 L490 L480 L480 L
Boot (seats down)1300 L1300 L1300 L1300 L1260 L
Frunk20 L20 L20 L20 L20 L
Seats55555
Length4680 mm4680 mm4680 mm4695 mm4695 mm
Width1880 mm1880 mm1880 mm1890 mm1890 mm
Height1550 mm1550 mm1550 mm1550 mm1545 mm
Weight2043 kg2149 kg2254 kg2254 kg2338 kg
Tow (braked)750 kg1600 kg1600 kg1600 kg1800 kg
Tow (unbraked)750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg750 kg

Local reviews on New Zealand roads

Ecotricity
Kia EV6 Air Long Range winter range test

"Total distance traveled was 573 km. My average economy in winter conditions and hills and speed is 18.1 kilowatt hours per 100 km. It's not bad, which means that in those horrible winter conditions on the highways in New Zealand you're likely to get 425 km per charge."

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Tarmac Life
Kia’s brightest spark – all-new Kia EV6 GT-Line review

"The Kia EV6 is a proper, ground-up EV that looks and feels different to other Kias. "

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Ecotricity
New Zealand Review: 100% electric Kia EV6

"Look at this thing, it is a smorgasbord of technology, it's intense. This is not the Kia I remember.
Well done here, please keep it up, this is incredible."

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All Time
8
Last 12 months
6

The Kia EV6 is the 8th best selling new fully electric vehicle (of all time) - in New Zealand. Over the past 12 months, the Kia EV6 was the 6th best selling new EV.

See all EVs ranked in New Zealand.

How many Kia EV6's have been sold in NZ?

There have been 1,661 Kia EV6's registered in NZ to date. These were all registered as new.

How many sold per month and year

Kia EV6 registrations per month and year, (NZ new and used imports combined).

How many of each submodel is there?

How many units of each major model variation (NZ new only) have been registered to date.

SubmodelUnits
AIR RWD LR 77KWH/EV1203
GT-LINE AWD LR 77KWH181
AIR RWD SR 58KWH/EV135
EARTH AWD LR 77KWH74
GT AWD LR 77KWH/EV53
AIR AWD LR 77KWH/EV15
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