Test Vehicle's MSRP: $64,090 (with options)
Seating Capacity: 5
Standard Safety Features: airbags; a tire mobility kit; a tire pressure monitoring system; ABS; an electronic stability control system; a hill-start assist control system; an electronic parking brake; a parking distance warning system; low anchors and tethers for children; a blind spot collision avoidance system; rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist; a lane keeping assist system; a lane following assist system; a driver attention warning system; a smart cruise control system; a rear view camera; a highway driving assist system; a forward collision assist system; and a rear occupant alert system
Options: special exterior paint color; cargo matt with luggage board; carpeted floor mats; and cargo cover
Other Trim Levels:
GT-Line (non performance)
Wind (non performance)
Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles
Battery Warranty: 10 years/100,000 miles
Horsepower: 576 (GT)
Towing: 2300 lbs
Standard Fuel Mileage:
88e-city/77e-hwy (GT)
What’s New: After the high-performance GT trim joined the EV6 line up in 2023, this year's GT range increases by 12 miles.
GT offers a smoking 576-horsepower
0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds
The GT driving range expands by 12 miles
An engaging driving experience
Offers a drift mode
Styling
An oversized compact which feels more like a midsize vehicle
All-wheel drive
An automatic dual temperature control system with a mode for the driver only – reducing energy usage
A power operated electronic charging door
21-inch alloy wheels with Neon brake calipers
Nearly flat floor adds to the spaciousness of the cabin
A heated steering wheel
Heated front/rear seats
Power sunroof
Power liftgate
Latest safety driving aids
Sports bucket seats
One of the best warranties in the segment
An ability to charge electric bike and other small gadgets for camping or a day trip
A premium audio system
Heads up display system
Firm ride due a tuned sports suspension
Co-pilot assist driving system
A high level of safety of driving aids
A 12-inch digital instrument cluster
Automatic open/flush door handles
But:
Hatchback design could impede rear vison
The sporty vehicle, which is based on a rear-wheel-drive platform, rides on 21-inch wheels and has 15-inch and 14-inch front and rear brake calipers, respectively to keep this zero-emission free pocket rocket under control.
The nearest 2024 EV competitor to the Kia EV6 GT is Ford’s Mach-E GT. The Mach ET GT spews out 480-horsepower and has a starting price in the $54,000 range.
And for the 2025 model year, we must note that for the 2025 model year Hyundai, which is a sibling to Kia, introduced the Ioniq 5 N AWD. At a starting price of $67,575, the sporty high-performance compact electric vehicle produces a whopping 601-horsepower.
Outside of the horsepower and the athletic design, which breathes excitement, the EV6 GT we reviewed was outfitted with a host of standard driving aids, a co-pilot assist highway driving system and a premium audio system.
Furthermore, the Kia EV6 GT we tested had a driving range between 230 to 238, depending upon above normal temperatures. As we noted earlier, Kia's engineering team increased the driving range of the GT AWD by 12 miles for the 2024 model year. Thus, this extra driving range minimized anxiety allowing us to complete a 170-mile trip on a Saturday on three opposite ends of metro Atlanta without having to stop and charge. Thankfully by the time we rolled back in late Saturday, we still had 68 miles of driving range remaining.
Overall, we’re smitten with the hot looking Kia EV6 GT AWD. It's definitely at the top of our list in terms of style, power, price, perceived workmanship, driving range and handling characteristics.
EV Direct Competition: 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance and 2025 Hyundai Ioniq5 N AWD
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