Kia: Crossover EV6 will soon be humming into Switzerland
With the large EV6 electric crossover, the Korean brand Kia is entering a new era and is now opening up the possibility of ordering. The vehicle will hit the road in the fourth quarter. The range of drive variants includes battery sizes of 58 and 77 kWh and five power levels with 125 to 430 kW (170 to [...]
The range of drive variants includes battery sizes of 58 and 77 kWh as well as five power levels with 125 to 430 kW (170 to 584 hp). Thanks to its long wheelbase of 2.90 meters, the first Kia model based on the E-GMP electric platform offers generous space and a luggage compartment of 490 to 1300 liters.
Sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds
The all-wheel-drive EV6 GT-Line is offered with a 77 kWh battery and 239 kW (325 hp) powertrain. The GT even mobilizes 430 kW (584 hp) and offers top-level sports car performance: It passes the 100 km/h mark in just 3.5 seconds and reaches a maximum of 260 km/h.
Every EV6 features 800-volt technology and is equipped for fast charging. In all model variants, for example, it is possible to charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes, and recharging for a range of 100 kilometers takes less than four and a half minutes in the case of the rear-wheel drive model with 77 kWh battery.
Thanks to the vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, the battery can also be used as a power source to operate an electric grill or charge an e-bike, for example. Also practical: The EV6 can hook up to 1.6 tons.
Also available in Switzerland towards the end of the year
Prices for RWD models start at 49,950 francs, and for 4×4 variants with two engines at 55,950 francs. The vehicles can be ordered immediately from Kia partners. First deliveries will take place at the end of the year.
The GT version with full equipment, which will be available from the end of 2022, will cost 75,950 Swiss francs. As usual with Kia, the EV6 also comes with a 7-year manufacturer's warranty.
