The upcoming Kia EV6 is expected to come in RWD and AWD variants, with the former promising a range of 528 km and the latter offering 425 km on a single charge. Both the variants will be powered by the same 77.4 kWh battery pack.
see photosKia EV6 will debut in India on May 26, 2022
Kia India is all set to enter the electric vehicle segment in India with a bang. highly praised Kia EV6 The electric crossover will be the first offering from the brand and the model promises to be state-of-the-art when it comes to technology, features and range. And there are important aspects to know about all of them before we start the electric offering in India later this month. The new Kia EV6 is set to arrive on May 26, 2022, and ahead of its unveiling, here’s what you need to know about the top speed, range and charging time on the South Korean brand’s first electric offering for our market.
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Kia EV6 electric crossover arrives in India as CBU and will the first batch be limited to just 100 units
The first batch of Kia EV6 will be limited to just 100 units and the electric crossover will arrive in India as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). Thankfully, this means India will get the top-of-the-line EV6 GT lineIn two variants. As per documents leaked earlier this week, the electric offering will be available with two powertrain options – rear wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). Both variants will use a 77.4 kWh battery pack.
The Kia EV6 RWD and AWD pack different figures. The RWD variant will be powered by a single permanent magnet synchronous motor that makes 226 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. It will also be a more efficient option with a claimed range of 528 km (WLTP cycles) on a single charge.
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The Kia EV6 will be available in RWD and AWD options, with the former offering 528 kms and the latter offering 425 kms (WLTP cycles) on a single charge.
In contrast, the Kia EV6 AWD variant will use a dual-motor set-up – one on each axle. The combined form of both the electric motors is 320 Bhp and 605 Nm. Clearly, the AWD variant will be the more fun to drive option on sale, but it will also come at the cost of range, which is limited to 425 km (WLTP cycles) on a single charge. The top speed of both RWD and AWD is 183 kmph. However, it does 0-100 kmph which is quite different for both the versions with the RWD version clocking in at 7.3 seconds while the AWD model does it in 5.2 seconds. The high-performance EV6 GT packs 577 bhp and 740 Nm and can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 3.5 seconds and hit a top speed of 260 kmph. It needs to be seen whether this specific variant will make its way to India.
The leaked brochure also reveals that the Kia EV6 will have ultra-fast charging and will drain 10-80 percent of the battery in just 18 minutes. However, it comes with a 350 kW DC fast charger. Using the more accessible 50 kW DC fast charger, the battery will charge from 10-80 percent in about 73 minutes. While it is not mentioned in the leaked brochure, it is likely that the automaker will offer an 11 kW AC slow charger as standard with the EV6, which can be installed at the customer’s home or office. Charging time should extend to hours, with a full charge taking around 6-8 hours.
The Kia EV6 can charge 10-80% in 73 minutes using the 50 kW DC fast charger and in just 18 minutes using the 350 kW DC fast charger. Owners are likely to get an 11 kW AC charger
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The Kia EV6 will also be loaded up on technology and both the variants are expected to pack quite a bit of equipment as standard. This will include a digital instrument cluster and infotainment unit powered and ventilated front seats, driver seat memory, dual-zone climate control, auto wipers, adaptive LED headlamps and twin 12.3-inch screens for connected car tech, 64-colour ambient lighting. And a sunroof. The AWD model will get an augmented reality head-up display, powered tailgate, pop-out door handles and a 14-speaker Meridian sound system.
The EV6 will also be loaded on the safety front with eight airbags, ABS, ESC, multi-collision braking and hill start assist. It will also come with ADAS features which include Forward Collision-Evidence Assist, Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Avoidance, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Blind-Spot Monitoring and Adaptive Cruise Control. The Kia EV6 price is expected to start from around ₹ 50 lakh (ex-showroom).
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