Kia EV6
Crossover · 2022–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2026
- Starting prices: −$5,500 to −$5,000 (4 trims; hover for each)
- Trim dropped: GT
2026 EV6 trims
| GT-Line | Light | Light Long Range | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ||||
| Starting MSRP | from $48,700 | $37,900 | from $41,200 | from $44,800 |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Horsepower | AWD: 320 hp RWD: 225 hp | 167 hp | AWD: 320 hp RWD: 225 hp | AWD: 320 hp RWD: 225 hp |
| Torque | AWD: 446 lb-ft RWD: 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | AWD: 446 lb-ft RWD: 258 lb-ft | AWD: 446 lb-ft RWD: 258 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Gear Reduction Unit | Gear Reduction Unit | Gear Reduction Unit | Gear Reduction Unit |
| Drivetrain | AWD / RWD | Rwd | AWD / RWD | AWD / RWD |
| Electric range | AWD: 270 mi RWD: 319 mi | 237 mi | AWD: 295 mi RWD: 319 mi | AWD: 295 mi RWD: 319 mi |
| Size and capability | ||||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Max towing | 2,700 lb | 2,700 lb | 2,700 lb | 2,700 lb |
| Tech | ||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless | Wireless |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Head-up display | Windshield HUD | — | — | — |
| Audio | Meridian | — | — | — |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking | Automatic Emergency Braking |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | Surround View Camera | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | AWD: Front, Rear RWD: Front, Rear, Side |
| Comfort | ||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | — | — | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front | AWD: Front, Second Row Outboard RWD: Front | AWD: Front, Second Row Outboard RWD: Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front | — | — | Front |
| Climate zones | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start | Key Fob Remote Start |
| Exterior | ||||
| Power liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | — | — | Hands-Free Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | AWD: 20 in RWD: 19 in | 19 in | 19 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (26)
| GT-Line | Light | Light Long Range | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Guards $145 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| NACS Charge Port DC Adapter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $620 | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $80 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with HomeLink $375 | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover $170 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $240 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Luggage Board, Cargo Mat $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Luggage Board, Cargo Tray $140 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ebony Black $495 | Optional | — | — | — |
| Glacial White | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White Pearl $495 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White with Ebony Black Roof $695 | Optional | — | — | — |
| Midnight Lake Blue | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Nebular Blue $495 | Optional | — | — | — |
| Panthera Metal | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panthera Metal Matte $695 | Optional | — | — | — |
| Wolf Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wolf Gray with Ebony Black Roof $695 | Optional | — | — | — |
| Saturn Black | — | Optional | — | Optional |
| Saturn Black / Mild Toffee Brown SynTex $195 | — | — | — | Optional |
| Saturn Black / Off-White Suede SynTex $295 | — | — | — | — |
| Saturn Black / Off-White SynTex | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Other, Nhtsa vin decode, Other. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: EV6 2022–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KIA EV6 SUV BEV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | KIA EV6 SUV BEV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Kia EV6 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 53 |
| 2025 | Kia EV6 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 0 | 53 |
| 2024 | Kia EV6 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 76 |
| 2024 | Kia EV6 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 3 | 76 |
| 2023 | Kia EV6 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 137 |
| 2023 | Kia EV6 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 137 |
| 2022 | Kia EV6 SUV AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 277 |
| 2022 | Kia EV6 SUV RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 4 | 277 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | EV6 AWD GT | Auto (A1) | 83 |
| 2026 | EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 106 |
| 2026 | EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 97 |
| 2026 | EV6 Long Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 114 |
| 2026 | EV6 Standard Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 115 |
| 2025 | EV6 AWD GT | Auto (A1) | 83 |
| 2025 | EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 106 |
| 2025 | EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 97 |
| 2025 | EV6 Long Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 114 |
| 2025 | EV6 Standard Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 115 |
| 2024 | EV6 AWD GT | Auto (A1) | 83 |
| 2024 | EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 109 |
| 2024 | EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch Wheels) | Auto (A1) | 96 |
| 2024 | EV6 Long Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 117 |
| 2024 | EV6 Standard Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 117 |
| 2023 | EV6 AWD GT | Auto (A1) | 79 |
| 2023 | EV6 Long Range AWD (19 inch tires) | Auto (A1) | 109 |
| 2023 | EV6 Long Range AWD (20 inch tires) | Auto (A1) | 96 |
| 2023 | EV6 Long Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 117 |
| 2023 | EV6 Standard Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 117 |
| 2022 | EV6 AWD (Long Range) | Auto (A1) | 105 |
| 2022 | EV6 RWD (Long Range) | Auto (A1) | 117 |
| 2022 | EV6 RWD (Standard Range) | Auto (A1) | 117 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.