Driving Kia’s EV6 SUV which comes in four variants. I drove the third tier EV6 GT-line dual motor all-wheel-drive at $87,590 – powered by a 77.4kWh battery the GT-line with two electric motors and weighing 100 kilos heavier to the rear drive models provides 239kW and 605Nm of torque. Delivering a driving range of 484km which I found most accurate with a mix of urban and country driving.

Energy consumption varied and ran from around 15kWh/100km to 18.5kWh/100km. Charging, on a standard 7kW home charger around 71/2 hours, on a 350kW fast charger if you can find one not in use around 20 minutes. The Kia EV6 styling a standout, sharp edge styling that gives it a premium feel and in my eyes it’s the best-looking EV on the market.



Large well shod 20-inch alloy wheels are tucked right into the body’s corners provide a very roomy interior with great seats. Despite an impressive dash and instrumentation, the interior is somewhat bland in terms of finishes. Premium specified however with all the driving aids and safety elements and Kia’s 7-year/unlimited kilometre warranty. The drive experience of the Kia EV6 GT-line will satisfy most drivers looking for a performance EV with a 0 to 100km/hour time of 5.2 seconds. Not bad when you consider it tips the scales at 2105 kilos.
Yes, its premium priced but it’s as good as it gets in a family sized electric SUV – as I said offering a driving range at 484km, less distance compared to rear drive EV6 models at 528kms, however I found the stated range to be fairly accurate despite a mix of urban and country driving in hot conditions with the air-conditioning on. I also drove the top spec high-performance EV6 GT at $99,590 – too hard-nosed for me - the GT seats hard and unaccommodating while its non-compliant suspension tune provides a too hard ride for comfortable day to day use.



However, as i said, the drive experience of the Kia EV6 GT-line all-wheel drive will impress most new drivers – smooth, quiet with assured handling and a very comfortable ride and for me the one to own. An electric car with great styling and presence and superbly built.