Summary
The Kia EV6 GT is an all-electric (EV) performance car, and the uprated version of the regular Kia EV6, which was awarded The Car Expert’s Car of the Year title for 2022.
Powered by a 77kWh battery paired with two electric motors, this potent saloon delivers 585hp and a 0-62mph sprint time of 3.5 seconds. “Somehow the word ‘fast’ doesn’t quite convey the way the Kia EV6 GT can build speed”, says What Car?‘s Steve Huntingford. “Rivals are more fun, though, and this range-topper doesn’t come cheap.”
The EV6 GT isn’t as expensive as the Porsche Taycan, but some reviewers still find the car’s price tag hard to justify, particularly as the standard EV6 range is also known for its strong performance.
“We suspect most people will find the regular dual motor EV6 more than quick enough, and it’s far greater range even more appealing”, Parker’s Alan Taylor-Jones explains. The EV6 GT can muster 263 miles on a single charge – somewhat short of the standard EV6’s maximum battery range, which exceeds 300 miles.
But those looking for the best performance electric power can offer, the EV6 is certainly worth shortlisting, alongside the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. As Car‘s Jake Groves concludes, “the GT is the ultimate example of one of the very best EVs on sale today at any price point. It really is mind-bendingly quick without losing any usability.”
As of October 2023, the Kia EV6 GT holds an Expert Rating of 79%, based on 11 reviews published to date by the UK motoring media. This is still a new model so we may see more local reviews published in coming months, which could push the rating up or down by a few points.
EV6 GT highlights
- Serious straight-line pace
- As practical as the EV6, with sharper handling
- A lot cheaper than a Porsche Taycan…
EV6 GT lowlights
- Very similar styling to the cheaper EV6
- Less battery range than the standard line-up
- Pricing is still rather steep
Key specifications
Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines: electric, battery-powered
Price: From £62,645 on-road
Launched: Winter 2022/23
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.
Auto Express
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The new EV6 GT can be viewed in two ways: as an exclusive, expensive and exceptionally engineered Kia, or as a cheaper, better value, but almost as entertaining Porsche Taycan rival.” (Richard Ingram)
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Autocar
Model reviewed: Range overview
“The regular EV6 already feels like a benchmark in terms of its blend of practicality, price and performance, but the GT moves that on with what looks to be an unbeatable quantity of electric bang per buck when it reaches the UK later this year.”
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Business Car
Model reviewed:
Score: 7 / 10
“The EV6 remains a very good EV and range-topper for Kia – but slower single and twin-motor versions are more fun to drive because there’s not the performance expectation, plus they have more usable range.”
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Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Truly, the EV6 GT is impressive. Being pragmatic, the normal EV6 is all the electric car you need. But there’s always appeal in having the very best of something, and the GT is the ultimate example of one of the very best EVs on sale today at any price point. It hasn’t missed a beat on this voyage and if speed’s what you’re after, it really is mind-bendingly quick without losing any usability.” (Jake Groves)
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Carbuyer
Model reviewed: Range overview (standard range and GT)
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The EV6 GT is the most powerful production Kia to date, and with 577bhp it’s certainly not slow.”
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Driving Electric
Model reviewed:
Score: 8 / 10
“The flagship Kia EV6 GT is the most powerful Kia ever, with enough performance on tap to rival a Porsche Taycan GTS.” (Richard Ingram)
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Electrifying.com
Model reviewed:
Score: 9 / 10
“Supercar performance, family car practicality. The Kia EV6 GT looks like a bit of a bargain – even after the recent price rises – and it’s better to drive than some more expensive rivals too.”
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Evo
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The GT isn’t just a pleasing car in its own right, but a promising beacon that electric vehicles can – and will – exhibit character and sparkle beneath their layers of tech.”
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Move Electric
Model reviewed:
Score: 10 / 10
“The Kia EV6 GT feels like a game changer, with performance that puts it in a different league from almost every mainstream rival. Kia has built a genuine rival to top-end EVs including the Tesla Model Y Performance, Mercedes-AMG EQE 53+, Audi RS e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan. For the money, you can’t go faster.” (Mike Duff)
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“There’s no doubting that the Kia EV6 is a fantastic electric car, with the GT giving buyers even more choice. However, we suspect most people will find the regular dual motor EV6’s 320+ hp more than quick enough, and its far greater range even more appealing.”
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Otherwise there are a raft of interior and exterior upgrades to make the EV6 GT feel a bit special. The exterior ones are subtler, with upgraded bumpers, 21in alloy wheels and a neat-looking spoiler.”
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What Car?
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Adds savage pace to the EV6’s already long list of strengths. Rivals are more fun, though, and this range-topper doesn’t come cheap.”
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: May 2022
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Adult protection: 90%
Child protection: 86%
Vulnerable road users: 64%
Safety assist: 87%
While the Kia EV6 GT has not been specifically tested by Euro NCAP, the performance model shares a safety rating with the standard EV6 range, which was awarded a full five-star rating in May 2022.
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of October 2023, the Kia EV6 GT has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.
The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the EV6 GT is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of October 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Kia EV6 range to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the EV6, we’ll publish the score here.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| EV models | 263 miles | B | 180 – 263 miles | B – C |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 45 | D | 45 – 45 | D – D |
| Service and maintenance | Cost | Score |
| Year 1 | £449 | D |
| Year 2 | £806 | C |
| Year 3 | £1,181 | C |
| Year 4 | £1,324 | C |
| Year 5 | £1,748 | C |
| Overall | £5,508 | C |
The Kia EV6 GT should be a reasonably cheap car to own and run, according to whole-life cost data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Electrical efficiency (the EV equivalent of miles per gallon for a petrol or diesel car) is average, but a decent battery size mean that the EV6 GT still gives plenty of range between charges – with the model offering an official driving range of at least 263 miles.
Insurance premiums will cost more than the standard EV6, and predicted servicing costs are more expensive too, but still hover around the market average, which is reassuring for both new and used EV6 GT buyers.
Awards
Trophies, prizes and awards that the Kia EV6 GT has received.
2023
- Driving Electric Awards – Best Electric Performance Car
- News UK Motoring Awards – Best Company Cars
Similar cars
If you’re looking at the Kia EV6 GT, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
Audi e-tron GT | BMW i4 M50 | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | Polestar 2 BST edition 270 | Porsche Taycan | Tesla Model S | Tesla Model 3 Performance
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