Running Cost

Electricity cost (at {defaultPrice} cents per kWh) multiplied by the car's WLTP efficiency rating.

Change to cents per kWh:

{model}

{dollar}

$/100 km

{wh}

Wh/km (WLTP)

Efficiency listed on your EV's dashboard shows energy consumed from the battery.

But running cost must use the WLTP electric energy consumption rating that includes power consumed during charging. Charging losses are typically between 7-12%.

Economy

Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.

{wh}

Wh/km

{kwh}

kWh/100 km

{km}

km/kWh

Vehicle 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.

Range (WLTP)

Range is from the manufacturer's WLTP range specification.

Highway Range

Highway range is an estimate if most of your travel is open road (100 km/h).

WLTP range is helpful if most of your travel is 80 km/h and under, but not so good for open road estimates.

See more about WLTP range and efficiency.

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) ⚡️

If the EV has V2L capability, the max. output (kW) is listed.

V2L means appliances can be plugged into the EV.

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.

Luggage Capacity 🧳

Seats up (Litres) / Seats down (Liters)

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 🔋

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.

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

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Kia EV6

ALL TIME RANK
7
The Kia EV6 is New Zealand's 7th best selling battery electric vehicle - see top 10

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).

Kia EV6 Air LR

2022→

Range

528kms

Battery

77.4kWh

Price

$72,975*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium SUV
  • 5
  • 4680 mm
  • 1880 mm
  • 1550 mm
  • 490 L / 1300 L
  • 20 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 7.3 s
  • 185 km/h
  • 168 kW
  • RWD
  • - kWh / 77.4 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • V2L Interior
  • V2L Exterior
  • 407 km
  • $4.95/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 233 kW
  • 6.8 km/kWh
  • 3.6 kW
  • 1 x NZ Socket
  • Type 2 (adaptor)

Price increased on 17 Jun 2022 to $83,990.

Dropped on 1 Sep 2022 to $78,990.

Kia EV6 Air Standard Range

2022→

Range

394kms

Battery

58kWh

Price

$69,975*
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium SUV
  • 5
  • 4680 mm
  • 1880 mm
  • 1550 mm
  • 490 L / 1300 L
  • 20 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 8.5 s
  • 185 km/h
  • 125 kW
  • RWD
  • - kWh / 58 kWh
  • 750 kg / 750 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • V2L Interior
  • V2L Exterior
  • 303 km
  • $4.98/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 175 kW
  • 6.8 km/kWh
  • 3.6 kW
  • 1 x NZ Socket
  • Type 2 (adaptor)

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

Price increased on 17 Jun 2022 to $77,990. Then dropped on 1 Sep 2022 to $75,990.

Kia EV6 Earth

2022→

Range

506kms

Battery

77.4kWh

Price

$99,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium SUV
  • 5
  • 4680 mm
  • 1880 mm
  • 1550 mm
  • 490 L / 1300 L
  • 20 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 5.2 s
  • 188 km/h
  • 239 kW
  • AWD
  • - kWh / 77.4 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • V2L Interior
  • V2L Exterior
  • 390 km
  • $5.16/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 233 kW
  • 6.5 km/kWh
  • 3.6 kW
  • 1 x NZ Socket
  • Type 2 (adaptor)

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.

Kia EV6 GT

2023→
Kia EV6 GT

Range

424kms

Battery

77.4kWh

Price

$139,900
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium SUV
  • 5
  • 4695 mm
  • 1890 mm
  • 1545 mm
  • 480 L / 1260 L
  • 20 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 3.5 s
  • 260 km/h
  • 430 kW
  • AWD
  • - kWh / 77.4 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1800 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • V2L Interior
  • V2L Exterior
  • 326 km
  • $6.18/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 233 kW
  • 5.5 km/kWh
  • 3.6 kW
  • 1 x NZ Socket
  • Type 2 (adaptor)

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

Kia EV6 GT-Line

2022→

Range

484kms

Battery

77.4kWh

Price

$111,990
  • Body Type
  • Seats
  • Length
  • Width
  • Height
  • Boot Space
  • Frunk
  • Medium SUV
  • 5
  • 4695 mm
  • 1890 mm
  • 1550 mm
  • 480 L / 1300 L
  • 20 L
  • 0-100 km/h
  • Top speed
  • Power
  • Drive
  • Battery
  • Tow
  • 🔥 5.2 s
  • 188 km/h
  • 239 kW
  • AWD
  • - kWh / 77.4 kWh
  • 750 kg / 1600 kg
  • Highway range
  • Running cost
  • AC charge
  • Fast charge (DC)
  • Economy
  • V2L
  • V2L Interior
  • V2L Exterior
  • 373 km
  • $5.40/100 km
  • 11 kW
  • 233 kW
  • 6.3 km/kWh
  • 3.6 kW
  • 1 x NZ Socket
  • Type 2 (adaptor)

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.

* Rebate applied. Original price is $79,990
* Rebate applied. Original price is $76,990

How many EV6's sold in NZ?

All Kia EV6 variations combined. Including NZ new and used import registrations. Breakdown by year or month.

How many EV6's are there in NZ?

There have been 1,166 Kia EV6's registered in NZ to date.

These were all registered as NZ New.

How many of each submodel is there?

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

Raw submodel dataUnits
AIR RWD LR 77KWH/EV744
GT-LINE AWD LR 77KWH172
AIR RWD SR 58KWH/EV130
EARTH AWD LR 77KWH70
GT AWD LR 77KWH/EV35
AIR AWD LR 77KWH/EV15
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