KIA EV6 ELECTRIC ESTATE

Name: KIA EV6 168kW GT Line S 84kWh 5dr Auto
Brand: KIA EV6
SKU: 106619
Availability: InStock

168kW GT Line S 84kWh 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 347 miles

Real World Estimate 295 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 115mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Electric

Range 347 miles

Real World Estimate 295 miles

Co2 0.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 115mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

KIA EV6 Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
6
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
8
Build
7
Value
7
Equipment
7
Economy
7
Depreciation
5
Insurance
6

The EV6 brings Kia to another level as an EV maker. Jonathan Crouch drives the updated version.

Ten Second Review

Kia's EV6 has long been difficult to ignore in the affordable part of the mid-sized EV segment, but competition has stiffened in recent times, hence the need for this smarter, classier-feeling longer-ranging facelifted model. Can it keep this bold Korean maker on the podium in this challenging segment? We're going to find out.

Background

Prior to the 2021 arrival of this EV6, Korean maker Kia's offerings had been worthy, sensible, good value and, whisper it, rather dull. But that changed with this car's introduction. The idea here was to reinterpret full-electric technology for the affordable part of the mid-sized market in a sporty, desirable fashion. And create a really appealing Korean alternative to established style-conscious segment choices like the Polestar 2 or Tesla Model 3. That was quite a challenging brief for a manufacturer just evolving from budget brand status, but Kia went about it with enthusiasm. A great advantage lay with its access to the Hyundai Motor Group's advanced 800V E-GMP platform, which the EV6 would share with its similarly engineered close cousins the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and the Genesis GV60. And the design team built on this sure foundation with distinctive looks and surprisingly accomplished handling. By 2024 though, other rivals were fronting up with smarter-looking cabins and better EV mileages, hence the need for an EV6 facelift package that addressed both these things with a smart exterior refresh.

Driving Experience

Very little has changed about the way this improved EV6 drives, though not too much needed to. Perhaps the biggest difference with this facelifted car is one Kia doesn't want to talk about, a largely unexplained 80kg weight increase. No part of which is down to the biggest engineering change here, a new slightly larger-capacity 84kWh battery, which is fractionally lighter than the old 77.4kWh unit but, more importantly, boosts driving range by a very useful amount - from 328 to 361 miles in the base 225bhp rear-driven version. This makes 62mph in 7.7s (nearly half a second slower than before thanks to that extra weight). If you don't need quite as much EV range as that, there's also the option of a smaller 63.0kWh battery offering 265 miles of range. Most will want the larger battery and with that, as before, there's also the option of having your EV6 with an electric motor on both axles, rather than just one at the rear, creating the AWD model we tried. With this, the extra little 74kW motor at the front boosts total output to 320bhp, which provides for 62mph in 5.3s and nearly twice the amount of pulling power - 605Nm - on the way to the 114mph top speed that all versions of this Kia share. Range with an AWD EV6 is up to 339 miles - up from 314 miles before. There's a top GT model with up to 641bhp and up to 279 miles of range. This isn't one of those EVs that hurls itself away from rest or catapults itself at the horizon, which for us is a good thing, the delivery of torque and speed here being pleasantly linear and combustion-like. If you want an EV6 that does kick you in the back away from rest, Kia will attempt to sell you a top GT model with a twin motor output uprated to 641bhp if you select GT mode. But you don't really need that GT model's manic speed - rest to 62mph in just 3.5s en route to 162mph; and you don't really need its standard adaptive damping system either because the passive 'frequency selective' mechanical springs that feature on standard EV6s (which can't be upgraded) combine with the multi-link independent rear suspension to produce an actually very well judged quality of ride over poor surfaces. There are three drive modes ('Eco', 'Normal' and 'Sport'), none of which improve the rather gloopy feel of the steering. But the six available brake regeneration settings (most operable by the steering wheel paddle shifters) are effective and careful use will get you somewhere near the quoted combined cycle drive range figures.

Design and Build

If you happen to be familiar with the original version of this EV6, then you'll probably notice the changes made to the distinctive 'Opposites United' styling of this updated model. At the front, Kia's 'tiger face' has again been re-interpreted for the digital era; the smarter adaptive headlights are inspired from those of the larger EV9, part of a nose made more aggressive by expanded front grilles. The sportier theme is continued at the rear where the contrasting gloss black panel is now split into three distinct segments, all with sharper edges. Kia's also made the B-pillars thicker, strengthening the body for extra crash safety. As before, above this sits a prominent wing-type roof spoiler that channels air downwards towards a raised lower spoiler, which sits atop the car's unique rear light cluster. And the side profile displays a crossover-inspired silhouette and a character line runs along the bottom of the doors, curving upwards towards the rear wheel arches to visually elongate the profile of the car. Wheel sizes are either 19 or 20-inches. There aren't many cabin changes: the pair of 12.3-inch screens now sit in a new surround, the steering wheel's been redesigned, there's a new dash pad and some of the plastics on the centre console have been updated. Oh and the infotainment system now offers a wireless version of 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto'; that's about it. As before, the 'Relaxation' seats you get above base trim (which recline right back almost flat) are slim, lightweight and contemporary, and clad in modern, visually interesting and robust fabrics created using recycled plastics - equivalent to 111 plastic water bottles. Thanks to a relatively long 2,900mm wheelbase, cabin space is similar to many mid-size SUVs. There's comfortable space for two adults on the rear bench and out back, there's a decently-sized 520-litre boot, extendable to 1,300-litres with the rear backrest folded. This is added to by a front trunk beneath the bonnet which provides up to an additional 52-litres of stowage space for 2WD models and 20-litres for AWD models.

Market and Model

As before, all EV6 models feature the same battery, now 84kWh in size. And there's a choice of 'Air', 'GT-Line' or (as in this case) 'GT-Line S' trim levels. Prices start from around £39,000 for the smaller-battery 63.0kWh 'Air' variant. With the larger 84kWh battery most will want, prices start at around £45,500 for the base 'Air' model, with £3,000 more necessary to graduate to 'GT-Line' trim and around £8,000 more needed for the top 'GT-Line S'-spec - costing from around £54,000 upwards as we filmed. Avoid base trim and your dealer will offer you the opportunity of spending £3,500 to get the AWD drivetrain. As before, the wild 641bhp flagship EV6 GT continues at the very top of the range, but you'll need a £60,000 budget for one of those. As you'd expect from a Kia, all models come with quite a lot of kit - dual 12.3-inch curved screens, full-navigation with Kia Connect media services, full-LED headlights and lots of camera safety technology. 'GT-Line'-spec gets you a sportier body kit, plus suede upholstery, LED ambient lighting and power operation for the driver's seat. Mid-range 'GT-Line' trim adds special styling, Dual LED headlights, rear privacy glass, powered front seat adjustment, full faux leather upholstery and front 'Relaxation' seats which recline right back so you can take a snooze whilst charging. 'GT-Line S'-spec further adds 20-inch wheels, a sunroof, artificial suede upholstery, a 14-speaker Meridian Premium Sound System, a Digital Key, a Head-up display, all-round parking sensors, ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, a 360-degree surround view monitor, a powered tailgate, extra drive assist tech and the option of a heat pump. All EV6 models come with plenty of safety kit; including lane Keep Assist, Lane Follow Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist and Smart Cruise Control.

Cost of Ownership

You'll want to know about range capability. We told you in our 'Driving' section that the base 63.0kWh battery offers 265 miles of range. This car's new long-range 84kWh battery can take the rear-driven version of this car up to 361 miles between charges. It's a best of 339 miles for the AWD version - or 324 miles with 'GT-Line S' spec. It's just 279 miles for the top GT. What about charging? Well as before, the EV6's E-GMP platform allows for 800-volt capability, so (unlike most of its rivals) this car can power up using the new breed of super-powerful ultra rapid DC chargers that are springing up around Europe (but remain rare in the UK). In this updated form, the EV6 now accepts a higher DC rapid charging level of up to 258kW (up from 239kW before). If you're able to public charge in this fashion, your EV6 will be able to accept a 10-80% charge in just 18 minutes (to give you some perspective, most rivals need about half an hour to do the same thing); 62 miles of extra range can be added in only four and a half minutes. With a lesser 50kW DC charger, a 10-80% charge would need 1 hour 16 minutes. AC charging from home using a typical 7.4kW garage wallbox needs 12 and a half hours; it'd be 7 hours 35 minutes if you could use a three-phase 11kW AC charger. The EV6 is fitted with energy-recuperation technologies to maximise driving range. At the top of the range, this includes the option of Kia's latest-generation energy-efficient heat pump (standard on the GT), which scavenges waste heat from the car's coolant system. This ensures that at minus 7 degrees Celsius, the car can achieve 80% of the range that would be possible at 25 degrees Celsius. Also featured is the latest generation of Kia's smart regenerative braking system, which is operated by paddle shifters behind the steering wheel so drivers can quickly and easily slow the car and recuperate kinetic energy to maximise driving range and efficiency.

Summary

In its original form, this EV6 took the technology that had impressed us with smaller Kias and evolved it to a level appropriate for a customer looking for a faster, bigger, better quality kind of mid-sized EV. The result was the Korean brand's most accomplished car to date and a model which today looks almost as appealing as it did at launch, thanks to this well-judged package of mid-term updates. True, it's not quite the stand-out contender it was back in 2021; this segment's evolved considerably since then and you'll now find slightly faster, more efficient and more comfortable rivals that can match this Kia's quite accomplished handling repertoire. As an all-round package though, the EV6 still remains very difficult to ignore, aided by the bigger battery, shaper looks and slightly better quality cabin provided by this facelift. Even if you're about the sign for something in this class with a premium badge, we reckon this Kia's well worth a look. In terms of quality, style and technology, we think you'll be surprised at what you find.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

12.3" Curved driver display screen
12.3" Curved touchscreen navigation
360 degree around view monitor
Blind spot collision avoidance assist
Blind spot monitor
Bluetooth connectivity
Customisable Head Up Display
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport, snow and Mydrive)
Driver attention warning
E-call
Emergency stop signalling system
Fingerprint recognition
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 2.0 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning and junction crossing
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist 2 with hand-on detection (HDA2 w HOD)
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Kia connect
Lane Following Assist 2.0 (LFA) with hands-on detection
Lane keep assist
Low washer fluid warning
Over the air (OTA) functionality
Parking collision avoidance assist (PCA)
Power assist steering
Rear parking sensors
Remote Smart Park Assist 2.0 (RSPA 2.0)
Reversing camera
Safe exit warning (SEW)
Side parking sensors
Smart and power tailgate
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Terrain mode select
Voice control
Wireless apple car play/android Auto
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW AC onboard charger
5m Type 2 to type 2 charging cable
Charging port door opening button with a small light inside the door
Vehicle to load adaptor

Entertainment

2 USB-C charge ports in rear
2 x USB-C charge port on front seats
Meridan premium sound system with 14 speakers and active sound design (ASD)
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Body colour exterior door handles - flush auto
Body coloured side sills
Dual LED headlights with adaptive driving beam
Dynamic welcome lights
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Frunk
Gloss black door mirrors
GT-Line exterior styling
Heated rear window
High gloss black beltline
High gloss black door garnish with body colour wheel arches
High level LED brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED rear combination lights
LED rear fog lights
One touch electric front/rear windows
Panoramic sunroof with tilting and sliding function
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear privacy glass
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wiper
Sequential indicators
Solar glass windshield

Interior Features

1 x Front 12V socket
1 x Luggage compartment 12V socket
3 Pin power socket
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke GT Line artificial leather steering wheel
60:40 split remote folding rear seats
All-round height adjustable headrests
Alloy pedals
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with storage box
Cloth headlining
Customisable ambient lighting
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Driver power adjusted memory seat
Electric front lumbar support
Electric steering wheel adjustment
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED light
Front passenger power adjusted seat
Front relaxation seats
Front seat back pockets
Frunk LED lights
GT-Line Interior Styling
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED luggage compartment lighting
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Luggage net with hooks
Metal paint interior door handles
Outer 2nd row heated seats
Rear cabin LED light
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Single front passenger seat
Ski hatch
Suede/Artificial leather bolsters upholstery
Ventilated front seats

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Curtain airbags
Dual shell horn
Dynamic brake control
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front airbags
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Multi collision brake assist
Rear airbags
Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
Seatbelt reminder warning
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Digital key
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

20" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

84
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

2080
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

455
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

76
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

18
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

258
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type

CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

258
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

8
Usable Battery Capacity

Not Available
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City

12.6
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb

16.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City

4.9
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb

3.7
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City

750
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb

558
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City

466
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb

347

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
CO2 (g/km)

0
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

67
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

Not Available

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

Not Available
Catalytic Convertor

Not Available
CC

1
Compression Ratio

Not Available
Cylinder Layout

Not Available
Cylinders

Not Available
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

Not Available
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

Not Available
Engine Code

Not Available
Engine Layout

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

Not Available
Gears

1 SPEED
Number of Valves

Not Available
Transmission

AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg)

Not Available
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

Not Available
EC Extra Urban (mpg)

Not Available
EC Urban (mpg)

Not Available

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC
Badge Power

225
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Series

GT Line S
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

37E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

64
NCAP Safety Assist %

87
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

20000
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

7
Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months

Not Available
Timing Belt Interval Mileage

Not Available
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

7.7
Engine Power - BHP

225
Engine Power - KW

168
Engine Power - RPM

4600
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

258
Engine Torque - MKG

35.7
Engine Torque - NM

350
Engine Torque - RPM

Not Available
Top Speed

115

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

255/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear

255/45 R20
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1550
Height (including roof rails)

Not Available
Length

4695
Wheelbase

2900
Width

1890
Width (including mirrors)

Not Available

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight

2495
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

480
Max. Loading Weight

435
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1800
Minimum Kerbweight

2060
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.6

Exterior Features

Premium paint
Solid paint

Interior Features

Heat pump

Paintwork

Premium paint - Midnight black
Premium paint - Runway red
Premium paint - Wolf grey
Solid - White pearl

Trim

Suede/Artificial leather bolsters - Black/white

Charging Speeds

12h 0min

Home

7kW Charger

1h 40min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 50min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 33min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	4%	£178.90	£35.78	£71.56
2027/28	5%	£223.63	£44.73	£89.45
2028/29	7%	£313.08	£62.62	£125.23
2029/30	9%	£402.53	£80.51	£161.01

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