Last year, I had an opportunity to test the EV6 on a very short agility course, so I already knew how hard this dual-motor configuration launches, but I was more than happy to experience it again and again on the road. Owners can set a discharge limit on the V2L output, ensuring there's enough range to get home at the end of a day tailgating. There's also a second 110-volt outlet beneath the rear seats. Kia gives the example of powering a home refrigerator for more than 300 hours (almost two weeks) in the event of an extended blackout. With the aid of the included vehicle-to-load (V2L) charging adapter, users are able to plug in 110-volt accessories and appliances for mobile or emergency power. The EV6's charging port is also bidirectional. In my experience, it's usually easier to pull nose first into most charging stations - particularly in lots with angled parking - but that's mostly nitpicking. I only wish the EV6's charging port was located near the front, rather than its current spot above the rear bumper.
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Every EV6 includes 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging at Electrify America stations, and some quick back-of-the-napkin math figures that to be around 3,500 miles of free best-case-scenario range.
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At a slower 50-kW DC station, a full charge takes a little over an hour, while an 11-kW Level 2 home or public station takes between six and seven hours.
At a 350-kW DC fast-charging station, the Kia can add up to 180 miles of range in around 15 minutes and hustle through a 20 to 80% charge in around 20 minutes. Kia paid particular attention to the charging experience the EV6's 800-volt system boasts some of the fastest theoretical charging speeds on the road today. Predictably, more power comes a small compromise to maximum range, dropping down to an EPA-estimated 272 miles per full charge. My tester features the more potent dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup, which retains the 77.4-kWh battery but adds a second motor to the front axle, boosting total output to 320 hp and 446 lb-ft. Peak torque for both battery configurations is stated at 258 pound-feet. Upgrading to a larger 77.4-kWh battery pack boosts the single-motor output to 225 hp and estimated range to 310 miles. There's a 167-horsepower base model with a 58-kilowatt-hour battery pack and 232-mile Environmental Protection Agency-estimated range. The EV6 is available with three powertrain configurations. All told, this model is a huge step forward for Kia - the company's engineers and designers have put their best foot all the way forward with this one. The battery-electric crossover SUV is based on the same Electric Global Modular Platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60 but rolls out with a slightly different approach to performance and its own unique aesthetic.
The all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 is finally here and the first examples will be hitting dealerships about the same time as the Korean automaker's big Super Bowl LVI ad airs.
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