Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 is a fully electric medium SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in March 2022. Three variants are available, the Light, Earth and GT-Line, priced from $83,070 to $115,070.
WLTP range is 522 km on the GT-Line and up to 582 km on the Light, from a 84 kWh battery.
Kia EV6 Light (2025)
Kia EV6 LightRange (WLTP)582 km
Battery size84 kWh
Power168 kW
0–100 km/h7.7 s
Price from$83,070
The refreshed Kia EV6 brings an increase in range, along with a new front and rear design.
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.7 sTotal power
168 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
186 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
582 kmWLTP consumption
159 Wh/kmHighway range
454 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
84 kWhBattery (usable)
80 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
240 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
177–226 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4695 mmWidth
1880 mmHeight
1550 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2055 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
02/2022 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
520 LBoot space (max)
1290 LFrunk
20 LTowing (braked)
1800 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgKia EV6 Earth (2025)
Kia EV6 EarthRange (WLTP)546 km
Battery size84 kWh
Power239 kW
0–100 km/h5.3 s
Price from$103,070
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.3 sTotal power
239 kWTorque
604 NmTop speed
188 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
546 kmWLTP consumption
170 Wh/kmHighway range
426 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
84 kWhBattery (usable)
80 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
240 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
166–212 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4695 mmWidth
1880 mmHeight
1550 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2155 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
02/2022 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
520 LBoot space (max)
1290 LFrunk
—Towing (braked)
1800 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgKia EV6 Air Long Range (2022-2024)
Kia EV6 Air Long Range · 2022-2024Range (WLTP)528 km
Battery size77.4 kWh
Power168 kW
0–100 km/h7.3 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.3 sTotal power
168 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
528 kmWLTP consumption
165 Wh/kmHighway range
412 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
77.4 kWhBattery (usable)
74 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
160–205 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4680 mmWidth
1880 mmHeight
1550 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2149 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
02/2022 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
490 LBoot space (max)
1300 LFrunk
20 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgKia EV6 GT (2023-2024)
Kia EV6 GT · 2023-2024Range (WLTP)424 km
Battery size77.4 kWh
Power430 kW
0–100 km/h3.5 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
The flagship EV6 GT is the quickest car Kia has produced and the most powerful EV from South Korean manufacturers (Hyundai and Kia).
Performance
0-100 km/h
3.5 sTotal power
430 kWTorque
740 NmTop speed
260 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
424 kmWLTP consumption
206 Wh/kmHighway range
331 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
77.4 kWhBattery (usable)
74 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
129–165 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4695 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1545 mmGround clearance
155 mmWeight
2338 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsVSRRStorage & Towing
Boot space
480 LBoot space (max)
1260 LFrunk
20 LTowing (braked)
1800 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgKia EV6 Air Standard Range (2022-2024)
Kia EV6 Air Standard Range · 2022-2024Range (WLTP)394 km
Battery size58 kWh
Power125 kW
0–100 km/h8.5 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
The base EV6 model is Rear Wheel Drive with a smaller battery.
Performance
0-100 km/h
8.5 sTotal power
125 kWTorque
350 NmTop speed
185 km/hDrive
RWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
394 kmWLTP consumption
166 Wh/kmHighway range
307 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
58 kWhBattery (usable)
54 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
175 kW10–80% charge
22 minRange per 10 min
98–125 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4680 mmWidth
1880 mmHeight
1550 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2043 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
02/2022 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
490 LBoot space (max)
1300 LFrunk
20 LTowing (braked)
750 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgKia EV6 GT-Line (2022-2024)
Kia EV6 GT-Line · 2022-2024Range (WLTP)484 km
Battery size77.4 kWh
Power239 kW
0–100 km/h5.2 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
The GT-Line is similar to Earth, but with larger 20" wheels leading to a slightly reduced range.
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.2 sTotal power
239 kWTorque
605 NmTop speed
188 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
484 kmWLTP consumption
180 Wh/kmHighway range
378 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
77.4 kWhBattery (usable)
74 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
147–188 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4695 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1550 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2254 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
02/2022 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
480 LBoot space (max)
1300 LFrunk
20 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgKia EV6 GT-Line (2025)
Kia EV6 GT-LineRange (WLTP)522 km
Battery size84 kWh
Power239 kW
0–100 km/h5.3 s
Price from$115,070
Has 20" alloys. Adds 14-speaker Meridian Sound System, Heat pump, ventilated front seats, and more.
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.3 sTotal power
239 kWTorque
605 NmTop speed
188 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
522 kmWLTP consumption
177 Wh/kmHighway range
407 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
84 kWhBattery (usable)
80 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
240 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
158–203 kmAC charging
AC charging
10.5 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4695 mmWidth
1890 mmHeight
1550 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2165 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
02/2022 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
480 LBoot space (max)
1250 LFrunk
—Towing (braked)
1800 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgKia EV6 Earth (2022-2024)
Kia EV6 Earth · 2022-2024Range (WLTP)506 km
Battery size77.4 kWh
Power239 kW
0–100 km/h5.2 s
Not sold new in NZ since 2024 - available used only
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.
Performance
0-100 km/h
5.2 sTotal power
239 kWTorque
605 NmTop speed
188 km/hDrive
AWDRange & Efficiency
WLTP range
506 kmWLTP consumption
172 Wh/kmHighway range
395 kmYour real range
Calculate Battery & Charging
Battery
Battery (nominal)
77.4 kWhBattery (usable)
74 kWhBattery type
NMCArchitecture
800 VV2L
Power3.6 kW
Interior
Exterior
DC fast charging
DC charging
233 kW10–80% charge
18 minRange per 10 min
153–197 kmAC charging
AC charging
11 kWHome charging cost
Dimensions & Weight
Length
4680 mmWidth
1880 mmHeight
1550 mmGround clearance
160 mmWeight
2254 kgShape
Medium SUVSeats
5Safety Rating
5 starsANCAPFor models
02/2022 onwardsStorage & Towing
Boot space
490 LBoot space (max)
1300 LFrunk
20 LTowing (braked)
1600 kgTowing (unbraked)
750 kgCross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the Kia EV6 Light, that might be worth a look.
Large SUVAWD
Tesla Model Y Premium LR AWD (MY27)
Similar price, far bigger boot, same range and the sales leader.
RANGE
622 km
POWER
378 kW
PRICE
$77,900
* DriveawayMedium SUVAWD
Kia EV5 GT-Line
Slightly pricier Kia sibling, AWD with more power but less range.
RANGE
470 km
POWER
230 kW
PRICE
$85,450
* DriveawayLarge SUVRWD
Zeekr 7X Long Range RWD
Cheaper, RWD with more range and bigger boot, plus stronger towing.
RANGE
615 km
POWER
310 kW
PRICE
$79,990
* DriveawayMedium SUVRWD
Skoda Elroq Sportline 85
Cheaper RWD medium SUV with similar range and a more compact size.
RANGE
529 km
POWER
210 kW
PRICE
$80,500
* DriveawayMedium SUVRWD
Cupra Tavascan V
Similar price and RWD layout, with comparable range and boot.
RANGE
534 km
POWER
210 kW
PRICE
$86,990
* DriveawayHow many Kia EV6 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 1,793 registered to date (all NZ new).
Kia EV6 registrations
Monthly units (includes new and used import)
