{"id":76431,"date":"2024-09-02T15:53:09","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T19:53:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76431"},"modified":"2024-09-02T15:53:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T19:53:09","slug":"kias-new-ev6-gets-sleek-front-end-makeover-longer-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=76431","title":{"rendered":"Kia&#8217;s new EV6 gets a sleek front-end design makeover and longer range"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1400\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"Kia's-new-EV6-UK\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK.jpeg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK.jpeg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK.jpeg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK.jpeg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Kia introduced the updated EV6 for the UK on Monday with an enhanced design, longer range, and more. The EV6 joins <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/guides\/kia\/\">Kia\u2019s<\/a> new electric vehicle lineup, showcasing the brand\u2019s fresh new look.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-378095\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kia-introduces-the-new-ev6-for-the-uk-market\">Kia introduces the new EV6 for the UK market<\/h2>\n<p>The EV6 was launched in 2021 as Kia\u2019s first dedicated EV based on Hyundai\u2019s E-GMP. Since then, Kia has sold over 210,000 EV6 models. Three years later, Kia fine-tuned the electric car to align it with its next-gen models.<\/p>\n<p>We got our <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2024\/05\/14\/kia-unveils-new-ev6-more-range-features-sleek-design\/\">first look<\/a> at the new EV6 after Kia launched it in Korea in May. The EV6 has \u201creturned in  a more perfect form,\u201d according to Kia. The new EV6 is now being introduced in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The most noticeable change is upfront. You will notice the updated EV6 features Kia\u2019s new daytime running lights and signature Star Map lighting.<\/p>\n<p>Kia also added new wheels and touched up the rear bumper for a more sporty, modern look.<\/p>\n<p>The new EV6 GT-Line gets even more dynamic front and rear bumpers, an LED lighting bar, and optional 20\u2033 wheels.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Kia's-new-EV6-UK\" class=\"wp-image-378144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-2.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Kia EV6 (Source: Kia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The interior has been revamped with added ambient lighting, a redesigned steering wheel, and an updated charge pad. Each variant includes different upholstery. The GT-Line has a black and off-white color scheme.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of design upgrades, the EV6 gains Kia\u2019s fourth-gen batteries. With up to 84 kWh battery capacity, up from 77.4 kWh, the new EV6 gets up to 361 miles (582 km) WLTP range.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Kia's-new-EV6-UK-interior\" class=\"wp-image-378145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?resize=150,75 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?resize=350,175 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?resize=140,70 140w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/09\/Kias-new-EV6-UK-interior.jpeg?resize=290,145 290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Kia EV6 interior for the UK (Source: Kia)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It also includes up to 258 kW peak charging, enabling up to 213 miles (343 km)  in 15 minutes. The new EV6 can fast charge (10% to 80%) in 18 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Kia also improved the EV6\u2019s stability and drive with upgraded frequency selective suspension dampers.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table aligncenter\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Kia new EV6 trim (UK)<\/td>\n<td>RWD<\/td>\n<td>AWD<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Air<\/td>\n<td>\u00a345,575<\/td>\n<td\/><\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GT-Line<\/td>\n<td>\u00a348,575<\/td>\n<td>\u00a352,075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GT-Line S<\/td>\n<td>\u00a353,675<\/td>\n<td>\u00a357,175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kia EV6 update prices by trim in the UK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiapressoffice.com\/releases\/1738\">new EV6<\/a> is available in the UK with Single-Motor (RWD) and Dual-Motor (AWD) powertrains, starting at \u00a345,575 ($60,000), including VAT.<\/p>\n<p>Kia is expected to launch the new EV6 in North America by the end of the year. Check back for more details.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- post ad --><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kia introduced the updated EV6 for the UK on Monday with an enhanced design, longer range, and more. The EV6 joins Kia\u2019s new electric vehicle lineup, showcasing the brand\u2019s fresh new look. Kia introduces the new EV6 for the UK market The EV6 was launched in 2021 as Kia\u2019s first dedicated EV based on Hyundai\u2019s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8313,"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-76431","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\/76431","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=76431"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/76431\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=76431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=76431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=76431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}