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Kia EV6 GT

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Kia EV6 GT

(2022 - present)

    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


    Media reviews


    Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    Overall score: 5 stars
    Date tested: May 2022
    Read the full Euro NCAP review

    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

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    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

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    Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

    Battery rangeAverageScoreVariationScore
    EV models263 milesB180 – 263 milesB – C
    Insurance groupAverageScoreVariationScore
    All models45D45 – 45D – D
    Service and maintenanceCostScore
    Year 1£449D
    Year 2£806C
    Year 3£1,181C
    Year 4£1,324C
    Year 5£1,748C
    Overall£5,508C

    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

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    If you’re looking at the Kia EV6 GT, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

    Audi e-tron GTBMW 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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