Kia EV6 India launch: What to expect

Kia India is all set to launch its first fully electric vehicle EV6 in India. It will be a Complete Import (CBU) and we expect it to be priced between Rs. 50 lakh to Rs. 60 lakhs (ex-showroom).

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The pre-bookings of Kia EV6 will start from May 26, 2022.

The Kia EV6 is the company’s first fully electric vehicle designed for global markets. We exclusively told you that the EV6 will enter India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). And the price of this particular model is likely to be between ₹ 50 Lakh to ₹ 60 Lakh (ex-showroom). To gauge the market response to an electric vehicle, only 100 units have been allocated for India in the first year of launch, which is likely to be India’s most expensive model. kias in India.

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The Kia EV6 is built on Hyundai Motor Company’s global e-GMP platform, which also underpins the Hyundai IONIQ5. Globally, Kia aims for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to account for 40 percent of total sales by 2030, with a target of 1.6 million units sold. Kia says that it will strengthen its EV line-up of BEVs with 11 new global models by 2026. As of now, the company has not shared an EV plan specifically for India, as Hyundai did by announcing the launch of six BEVs by 2028.

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As is the case with most manufacturers, India is likely to get the top-spec variant of the Kia EV6, which is the GT-Line model with dual electric AWD and 77.4 kWh battery pack, which gives a range of over 400 kms. . , The power output is around 320 bhp along with a peak torque output of 605 Nm. The Kai also offers a smaller, 58 kWh battery pack, which is offered in two configurations – a rear-wheel-drive (RWD) setup with 168 bhp, or a dual-motor in an all-wheel-drive layout With the set-up that makes 235 bhp however, we believe that Kia will launch it in India at a later stage, maybe once the EV establishes itself in the market.

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The front fascia of the EV6 features sharp headlamps with unique daytime running lamps and a slim grille forming part of the ‘Digital Tiger Face’ – the new signature for future Kia EVs. Along the sides, the distinctive character line, notably the flared fenders and sharply raked C-pillar and lower roofline add a touch of sportiness to the overall design with distinctive LED taillamps and lightbars at the rear.

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The sharp design is further accentuated by the minimalist and tech-laced cabin, which houses the central touchscreen with multiple functions. The cabin is made from recycled materials and there’s plenty of technology to keep you hooked.

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In terms of size, the GT-Line is 4695 mm long, 1890 mm wide and 1550 mm tall. Meanwhile the wheelbase is a remarkable 2900mm – just 50mm shorter than what you’ll find in the three-row MG Gloster. These dimensions mean that the EV6 should offer a spacious cabin, at least considering that it is only a five-seater. Kia also claims good luggage space with a 520-litre boot that is expandable up to 1300 liters with the rear seat folded down and 20 liters (52 liters in the rear-wheel-drive model) of additional space in the frank Is.

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The pre-bookings for the Kia EV6 will start from May 26, 2022. But the question here that Kia hasn’t answered yet, is the launch of the EV6. The company has not yet indicated us a possible launch timeline. We believe the EV6 prices will be announced in the next few months just ahead of the festive season.

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