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Kia EV6 GT (2022 – current) | Skilled Ranking


Summary


The Kia EV6 GT is an all-electric (EV) performance car, and the uprated version of the regular Kia EV6, which was awarded The Car Expert’s Car of the Year title for 2022.

Powered by a 77kWh battery paired with two electric motors, this potent saloon delivers 585hp and a 0-62mph sprint time of 3.5 seconds. “Somehow the word ‘fast’ doesn’t quite convey the way the Kia EV6 GT can build speed”, says What Car?‘s Steve Huntingford. “Rivals are more fun, though, and this range-topper doesn’t come cheap.”

The EV6 GT isn’t as expensive as the Porsche Taycan, but some reviewers still find the car’s price tag hard to justify, particularly as the standard EV6 range is also known for its strong performance.

“We suspect most people will find the regular dual motor EV6 more than quick enough, and it’s far greater range even more appealing”, Parker’s Alan Taylor-Jones explains. The EV6 GT can muster 263 miles on a single charge – somewhat short of the standard EV6’s maximum battery range, which exceeds 300 miles.

But those looking for the best performance electric power can offer, the EV6 is certainly worth shortlisting, alongside the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT. As Car‘s Jake Groves concludes, “the GT is the ultimate example of one of the very best EVs on sale today at any price point. It really is mind-bendingly quick without losing any usability.”

As of February 2023, the Kia EV6 GT holds an Expert Rating of 80%, based on 11 reviews published to date by the UK motoring media. This is still a new model so we may see more local reviews published in coming months, which could push the rating up or down by a few points.

EV6 GT highlights

  • Serious straight-line pace
  • As practical as the EV6, with sharper handling
  • A lot cheaper than a Porsche Taycan…

EV6 GT lowlights

  • Very similar styling to the cheaper EV6
  • Less battery range than the standard line-up
  • Pricing is still rather steep

Key specifications


Body style: Medium SUV/crossover
Engines:
electric, battery-powered
Price:
From £62,645 on-road

Launched: Winter 2022/23
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA



Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Safety rating


Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Adult protection: 90%
Child protection: 86%
Vulnerable road users: 64%
Safety assist: 87%

While the Kia EV6 GT has not been specifically tested by Euro NCAP, the performance model shares a safety rating with the standard EV6 range, which was awarded a full five-star rating in May 2022.

Eco rating


Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of February 2023, the Kia EV6 GT has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

The Green NCAP programme measures exhaust pollution (which is zero for an electric car) and energy efficiency. Electric cars are much more energy-efficient than combustion cars, so the EV6 GT is likely to score very highly in Green NCAP testing whenever it ever takes place. Check back again soon.

Reliability rating

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Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of February 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Kia EV6 range to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the EV6, we’ll publish the score here.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Kia EV6 GT has received.

2023

  • Driving Electric Awards – Best Electric Performance Car

Similar cars


If you’re looking at the Kia EV6 GT, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

Audi e-tron GTBMW i4 M50 | Ford Mustang Mach-E GT | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N | Polestar 2 BST edition 270 | Porsche Taycan | Tesla Model S | Tesla Model 3 Performance


More news, reviews and information about the Kia EV6 at The Car Expert

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