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What do our experts think of the 2022 Kia EV6? We look at powertrain, interior options, trim levels, and more. Find out our thoughts here.
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What’s New for the 2022 Kia EV6?
The all-new 2022 Kia EV6 is the first all-electric offering from the brand and it’s one competitive package. Kia has outfitted the EV6 with a number of high tech features like adaptive cruise control, lane-centering assist, and multiple drive modes. Everything from the all-electric powertrain to the new crossover-ish body and everything inside. This is a bold new direction for Kia
The Breakdown
The GT-Line is properly fast
Excellent driving dynamics
Outstanding interior quality
Love or hate it styling
Limited cargo space
Finicky dual touch controls
Can’t wait for the EV6 GT
2022 EV6 Specs
- 167 horsepower from base engine
- 258 lb-ft of torque from base engine
- 5 available trims
- 24.4 cu-ft of cargo capacity
- 50.2 cu-ft of cargo capacity with seats down
- Great infotainment interface
- Standard blind spot monitoring
- 10-year powertrain warranty
2022 Kia EV6 Powertrain
Kia has managed to make the EV6 feel considerably sporty for its size and weight. Through turns at high speed it’s composed and easy to place. It also provides excellent feedback through the controls which inspires confidence. For some, its suspension might be slightly too stiff but we like the way it handles everyday commutes as well as passionate backroad cruises.
The base RWD EV6 isn’t particularly fast but it does punch off of the line quickly and offers the same instant response that we’ve come to know and love in most EVs. It runs out of steam at top speed limits but that’s not a real problem in our opinion.
Those who want more speed can get it with the dual motor AWD GT-Line trim which makes 320-horsepower and feels a lot faster than that number might infer. In between each end of the spectrum is a 225-horsepower version found in Wind models equipped with the larger battery pack than in the base.
2022 Kia EV6 Battery Range
The EV6 is available in two battery pack sizes. The base 58 kWh unit has an EPA estimated range of 232 miles and a larger 77.4 kWh battery is estimated to have 320-miles of range. That’s right in keeping with rivals but Kia has another trick up its sleeve. This car uses an 800-volt architecture so it can charge from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes or add some 70 miles worth of range in just five minutes when connected to a 350 kW fast charger.
Interior, Comfort, & Cargo Space
It’s clear from behind the wheel of the EV6 that Kia intended this to be a driver’s car of sorts. Much in the same way that a sports car might envelop the driver, the EV6 does the same sort of dance. The center console is fairly high and the seats sit fairly low. For taller folks, it will likely require leaning the seat back just a bit but it’s easy enough to find a good balance. The rear seats are also spacious and offer more than ample headroom and legroom.
The way the dash and the screens come together feels decidedly high quality and the switchgear feels great to use. There isn’t the same sort of play in those switches as you’d find in rival vehicles. If there’s a complaint to be had in the EV6 it’s got to be storage. Sure, the cargo area has a nice open space for gear but the frunk is only big enough for something like the charging cable.
Entertainment & Technology
Overall, Kia has done a great job with the technology package in the EV6 but there’s one glaring annoyance. The climate controls and the off-screen media controls are located on the same capacitive touch panel. Each one works well but they can’t be used at the same time. Instead, you’ll have to hit a little button on the panel to swap from climate to media. Perhaps with more time behind the wheel I could get used to this but in my short time with the EV6 it was more frustrating than innovative.
Aside from that gripe it’s easy to love this car. The infotainment and driver information displays are bright, easy to read, and intuitively laid out. The driver assistance tech that Kia includes in every EV6 is top notch too and for those who spring for additional features like the in-gauge blind-spot cameras it’s one of the best in the business at this price point. We also like how simple it is to change regenerative braking strength thanks to paddles on the steering wheel.
Safety Features
At the time of this writing, neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has revealed any scores or information about safety regarding the Kia EV6. Despite that, we expect it will do well thanks in part to the excellent driver assistance and safety technology it comes with as standard.
2022 Kia EV6 Trims & Pricing
Light RWD – $42,155
The Light is the only EV6 to use the 58 kWh battery pack and it’s only available with rear-wheel-drive. It also gets 19-inch wheels, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a digital driver information display, a 12.3-inch infotainment display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 12 speakers, and a wireless charging pad. Every EV6 also gets lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, forward collision mitigation, and adaptive cruise control.
Wind RWD – $48,255
The Wind RWD adds ventilation to the front seats as well as heat to the steering wheel. In addition it gets a hands-free liftgate, faux leather upholstery, parking sensors, and a 14-speaker Meridian audio system.
Wind AWD – $52,115
Nearly identical to the RWD version, the Wind AWD adds a heat pump to more efficiently warm the cabin. It also opens up the optional technology package including an automated parking system, blind-spot cameras, and a surround-view camera system.
GT-Line RWD – $52,455
The sporty GT-Line gets everything from the technology package, a sunroof, automatically deploying door handles, an evasive steering assist feature, and improved versions of both adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.
GT-Line AWD – $57,155
Opting for the AWD version of the GT-Line adds heated rear seats and a heated steering wheel.
Warranties
Kia sets the standard in the industry with a five year or 60,000 mile limited warranty and adds to it with a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty. It’s unbeatable in this segment.
What We Think
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This is one of the most engaging electric cars on sale today in this price bracket. For those who want a little more comfort at the same price, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 is worth a look. Either way, it’s impressive that Kia has managed to build a car that in our opinion is as good if not better in most ways than offerings from Ford or even Tesla. Keep in mind that the costs listed above do not take into account tax rebates that could drop the total end price significantly.
