{"id":38151,"date":"2022-12-13T06:03:42","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T11:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38151"},"modified":"2022-12-13T06:03:42","modified_gmt":"2022-12-13T11:03:42","slug":"2023-kia-ev6-gt-gets-1000-kwh-free-electrify-america-charging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=38151","title":{"rendered":"2023 Kia EV6 GT Gets 1,000 kWh Of Free Electrify America Charging"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Electrify America has announced it has expanded the charging agreement it has with Kia America to include the new 2023 EV6 GT as well.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, first-time owners of the <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/578935\/kia-ev6-gt-specs\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22578935%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22kia-ev6-gt-specs%22%7D\">Kia EV6 GT<\/a> will get 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary charging. That is the equivalent of about 3,500 to 4,000 miles (5,630-6,440 kilometers) of electric driving for the EV6 GT\u2014depending on factors such as driving style and external conditions.<\/p>\n<p>As with the <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/569273\/kia-ev6-1000kwh-charging-ea\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22569273%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22kia-ev6-1000kwh-charging-ea%22%7D\">Kia EV6 charging agreement announced earlier this year<\/a>, the complimentary charging for the EV6 GT is redeemable at any Electrify America charging station across the country through the Electrify America app.<\/p>\n<blockquote readability=\"12\">\n<p>&#8220;Working closely with automakers to provide seamless fast charging solutions is critical to expanded EV adoption, and we\u2019re excited to collaborate with Kia to help make the transition to an electric lifestyle even easier for new EV owners. Public charging offers drivers a convenient way to charge quickly away from home and is a critically important opportunity to instill range confidence in EV drivers.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Giovanni Palazzo, president and chief executive officer of Electrify America<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageGallery\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery trinity-skip-it inline \"> <meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Kia EV6 GT\"\/> <meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo\"> <a href=\"\/photo\/6808118\/kia-ev6-gt\/\" class=\"msnt-photo-thumb-gallery-main-photo-box\"> <picture class=\"lazyload\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s4\/kia-ev6-gt.webp 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s3\/kia-ev6-gt.webp 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s3\/kia-ev6-gt.webp 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s4\/kia-ev6-gt.jpg 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s3\/kia-ev6-gt.jpg 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s3\/kia-ev6-gt.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s6\/kia-ev6-gt.webp 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s4\/kia-ev6-gt.webp 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s4\/kia-ev6-gt.webp 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s6\/kia-ev6-gt.jpg 1x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s4\/kia-ev6-gt.jpg 2x, https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/Znn2bZ\/s4\/kia-ev6-gt.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 320px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Kia EV6 GT\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\"\/> <\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture> <\/a> <\/p>\n<p><span class=\"value\">7<\/span> <span class=\"label\">Photos<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/kia\/ev6\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Kia EV6<\/a> GT owners will be able to use the 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging in three years from the date of purchase. To\u00a0facilitate charging and payment, locate stations or check the status of chargers, new owners can download the\u00a0Electrify America\u00a0mobile app.<\/p>\n<p>Benefiting from Hyundai Motor Group\u2019s E-GMP EV-dedicated platform that comes with an 800-volt electrical system, the Kia EV6 GT is capable of charging from 10 percent to 80 percent in approximately 18 minutes on the <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/news\/609179\/electrify-america-balanced-charging-hyper-fast\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\" data-type-id=\"0\" data-params=\"%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22609179%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22electrify-america-balanced-charging-hyper-fast%22%7D\">Electrify America<\/a> DC fast-charging network at 350-kW chargers.<\/p>\n<p>As the range-topping model in the EV6 lineup, the EV6 GT is made for performance, and <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/kia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Kia<\/a> says the ongoing collaboration with Electrify America ensures the performance EV can do just that.<\/p>\n<p>With 430 kilowatts (576 horsepower) and 545 pound-feet (738 Newton-meters) of torque from a dual-motor AWD powertrain\u2014160 kW front motor and a 270 kW rear motor\u2014the Kia EV6 GT is capable of sprinting from zero to 60 mph (96 km\/h) in just 3.4 seconds and can hit a top speed of 161 mph (259 km\/h).<\/p>\n<p>The motors are powered by a 77.4 kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese battery enabling an EPA-rated range of 206 miles (331 kilometers). The 2023 Kia EV6 GT is priced at $61,400, excluding a $1,295 destination and handling fee.<\/p>\n<section class=\"relatedContent-new trinity-skip-it\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"related-content\" data-widget-size=\"content\" data-params=\"%7B%22type_id%22%3A0%2C%22title_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22625305%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Electrify%20America%20Employs%20Satire%20To%20Educate%20With%20%E2%80%9CAs%20Seen%20On%20EV%E2%80%9D%20Campaign%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22electrify-america-as-seen-on-ev-campaign%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FRqnXk9%2Fs5%2Felectrify-america-employs-satire-to-educate-with-as-seen-on-ev-campaign.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22613520%22%2C%22title%22%3A%222023%20Kia%20Niro%20EV%20Gets%20A%20Free%20500%20KWH%20From%20Electrify%20America%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22kia-niro-ev-free-electrify-america-charging%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FXBokN6%2Fs5%2F2023-kia-niro-ev-front-three-quarter-view-driving.jpg%22%7D%7D%5D%7D\">   <\/section>\n<section class=\"trinity-skip-it\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"video_mstv\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sizer\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAYAAAA7KqwyAAAAGXRFWHRTb2Z0d2FyZQBBZG9iZSBJbWFnZVJlYWR5ccllPAAAABpJREFUeNpi\/P\/\/PwMlgImBQjBqwLAwACDAAOVfAw9\/ZDvcAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC\" alt=\"\"\/>  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electrify America has announced it has expanded the charging agreement it has with Kia America to include the new 2023 EV6 GT as well. As a result, first-time owners of the Kia EV6 GT will get 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of complimentary charging. That is the equivalent of about 3,500 to 4,000 miles (5,630-6,440 kilometers) of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38152,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38151","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38151","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=38151"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38151\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/38152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=38151"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=38151"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=38151"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}