# Kia EV6

Kia's mid-size electric crossover with an 800-volt system, offered with a 63 kWh or 84 kWh battery and rear- or all-wheel drive.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: Crossover
- Seats: 5
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/kia/ev6
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Kia EV6 worth considering?

Fast charging is the EV6's strength, although NAF's winter test of the earlier car took 35 minutes against Kia's 18-minute claim. ADAC measured 20.1 kWh/100 km on the facelifted 84 kWh rear-wheel-drive car against 15.9 WLTP, so expect around 460 km rather than 582 km in mixed European driving; Edmunds beat the EPA figure on its slower US route.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | Up to 582 km | WLTP, 84 kWh rear-wheel drive, Kia Germany and Kia Ireland. A 63 kWh version is also sold; Kia UK quotes up to 265 miles WLTP for it. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov, 2025): 237 miles Standard Range RWD to 319 miles Long Range RWD. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev6/ |
| Battery | 63 or 84 kWh | Kia Germany lists a 63 kWh and an 84 kWh pack; the 84 kWh pack replaced the 77.4 kWh pack of 2021–2024 cars. Usable capacity is not stated on the page. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev6/ |
| Rapid charging | Up to 260 kW | 10–80% in 18 minutes claimed for the 84 kWh car on an 800-volt charger delivering at least 260 kW. Kia Ireland. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/ie/new-cars/ev6/ |
| Efficiency | 16.4–17.7 kWh/100 km | WLTP combined, Kia Germany; EV6 GT 20.9 kWh/100 km. Kia Ireland quotes 15.9–17.7 kWh/100 km, and ADAC lists 15.9 for the 84 kWh Earth RWD. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev6/ |

## Independent tests

Summary: 1 of 3 comparable claims hold up; 7 tests from 5 testers; winter range averaged 66% of the official figure; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAF (2022-01) | Range | 428.9 km | 528 km WLTP | 81% | Cold-weather result | Kia EV6 Exclusive RWD 2021, 77.4 kWh, 235/55 R19; 0 to −10 °C, mostly dry roads, Oslo to the mountains, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev6?tab=test |
| NAF (2022-06) | Range | 500.2 km | 528 km WLTP | 95% | Close | Kia EV6 Exclusive RWD 2021, 77.4 kWh, 235/55 R19; 7 to 15 °C with rain for part of the route, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev6?tab=test |
| NAF (2022-01) | Rapid charging | 35 min 10–80% | 18 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 51% | Cold-weather result | Kia EV6 Exclusive RWD 2021, 77.4 kWh; Winter, car driven warm before charging, 10–80% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev6?tab=test |
| ADAC (2025-04) | Efficiency | 20.1 kWh/100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km WLTP | 79% | Falls short | Kia EV6 (84 kWh) Earth RWD, 168 kW, 255/45 R20 tyres; ADAC Ecotest cycle including motorway; consumption includes charging losses | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/kia/kia-ev6/ |
| Edmunds (2026-09) | Range | 296 mi | 270 mi EPA | 110% | Beats the claim | 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line (84 kWh, all-wheel drive, US market); Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, 76 °F, US | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html |
| Euro NCAP (2022) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Kia EV6 Long Range AWD, 239 kW, LHD; Euro NCAP 2022 protocols; adult occupant 90%, child occupant 86%, vulnerable road users 64%, safety assist 87% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/kia/ev6/0938/ |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 0 campaigns |  |  |  | Kia EV6, US market; Model years 2025 and 2026 (facelifted car): no campaigns listed. For comparison, 2024 cars have 24V200, 24V867 (charging control unit) and 26V431 (battery cells, fire risk) | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=KIA&model=EV6&modelYear=2025 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Kia EV6", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/kia/ev6