Safety ratings (from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency)
Economy
Electrical energy consumed from the battery over a given distance.
Economy
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kWh/100 km
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km/kWh
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.
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?
Higher speeds increase energy consumption (due to aerodynamic drag and reduced opportunity for electricity regeneration). Cold temperatures also increase consumption.
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%).
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at home or public AC charging.
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. Single-phase power supports up to 7.4 kW - if the EV can take more than this, three-phase power must be available at the property.
Fast Charge ⚡
The maximum charging rate the EV can support at a DC fast charger.
Charging power also is limited by the capacity of the charging station.
In NZ, fast chargers are typically 25 kW, 50 kW, 100 kW, 175 kW, and 300 kW.
Cold temperatures and the vehicle's charging curve also dictate peak speed (i.e. a warm battery at a lower state-of-charge will charge quicker).
The EV6 was the first EV from Kia based on the new E-GMP platform. On sale in NZ from 2022.
Future Models
Kia EV6 GT-Line (2025)
Upcoming model
Price
Price
$0
Date
Expected Q1 2025
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Top Speed
-
Total Power
168 kW
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Range
578 km
Highway Range
442 km
WLTP Consumption
-
Charging Cost
No data
Battery & Charging
Battery
kWh / 84 kWh
Type
Unknown
Vehicle-to-Load
-
AC charge power
-
DC charge power
258 kW
Dimensions
Shape
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Tow Rating
- / -
Boot Space
- / -
Frunk
-
Length
-
Width
-
Height
-
Ground clearance
-
Kerb Weight
-
Kia EV6 LR (2025)
Upcoming model
The facelifted version brings: changes to exterior and interior styling, and an increase in battery size. Included as standard are heated seats, a one-pedal driving mode, adaptive cruise, wireless smartphone integration, 19-inch alloy wheels, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a heated steering wheel.
Price
Price
$0
Date
Expected Q2 2025
Performance
0-100 km/h
7.3 s
Top Speed
185 km/h
Total Power
168 kW
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Range & Efficiency
WLTP Range
582 km
Highway Range
445 km
WLTP Consumption
159 Wh/km
Charging Cost
$3.98/100 km
Battery & Charging
Battery
84 kWh / 80 kWh
Type
NMC
Vehicle-to-Load
Yes
V2L Interior
1 x NZ Socket
V2L Exterior
Type 2 (adaptor)
AC charge power
11 kW
DC charge power
263 kW
Dimensions
Shape
Medium SUV
Seats
5
Tow Rating
750 kg / 1800 kg
Boot Space
490 L / 1290 L
Frunk
52 L
Length
4695 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1575 mm
Ground clearance
-
Kerb Weight
1950 kg
Kia EV6 GT-Line (2025)
Kia EV6 LR (2025)
Price
$0
$0
WLTP Range
578 km
582 km
Highway range
451 km
454 km
0-100 km/h
7.3 s
7.3 s
Top Speed
-
185 km/h
Drive
RWD
RWD
Power
168 kW
168 kW
Battery (nominal)
kWh
84 kWh
Battery (usable)
84 kWh
80 kWh
WLTP consumption
-
159 Wh/km
Chemistry
Unknown
NMC
AC speed
-
11 kW
DC speed
258 kW
263 kW
Vehicle to Load
-
Yes
Boot space
-
490 L
Boot (seats down)
-
1290 L
Frunk
-
52 L
Seats
5
5
Length
-
4695 mm
Width
-
1880 mm
Height
-
1575 mm
Ground clearance
-
-
Weight
-
1950 kg
Tow (braked)
-
1800 kg
Tow (unbraked)
-
750 kg
Previous models
Only available secondhand
Kia EV6 GT
2023-2024
The flagship EV6 GT is the quickest car Kia has produced and the most powerful EV from South Korean manufacturers (Hyundai and Kia).
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.
