The compact electric SUV Kia EV6 is the first step in Kia’s push towards full electrification. The EV6 made a big splash in 2022 due to its range, fast charging capability and style. Although America isn’t as quick to embrace electric vehicles as other countries, the EV6 is already the best-seller from the Kia Carnival nameplate.
Kia is selling more EV6 models than Kia Carnival models
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The 2022 Kia EV6 is the South Korean cousin of the 2022 World Car of the Year, the Hyundai Ioniq 5. The 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 took the world by storm because of the value it offers and how comfortable and affordable it is. The Ioniq 5 gave the world a glimpse of the electric future as a small electric family SUV.
The EV6 is different from the Ioniq 5, but it brings a lot of value to drivers in its own way. The South Korean manufacturer sold 14,446 Carnival models through August 2022. Kia sold 16,124 EV6 models as of August 2022.
While the EV6 isn’t yet a best-selling model by any means, the new nameplate has plenty of room for growth over the next few years. Since EV charging infrastructure has a long way to go, the EV6’s current sales figures bode well for the future of the small electric SUV. The EV6 is on track to outsell the Kia Stinger in 2022 and trail the Kia Rio in sales.
The future of the Kia EV6 looks bright as the world continues to develop EV charging infrastructure and EVs become more popular. It could become one of Kia’s most popular nameplates in the years to come.
How much does the Kia EV6 cost?
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The Kia EV6 starts at $41,400. It comes in three different trim levels: Light, Wind and GT-Line. The Wind starts at $47,500 and the GT-Line starts at $51,700.
The EV6 has a standard driving range of 232 miles. It has a maximum driving range of 310 miles. The 2022 Kia EV6 produces 167 horsepower. It has a maximum power of 320 horses.
The most impressive version of the EV6 is the Kia EV6 GT-Line. InsideEVs claims that the 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line can go from 0-60 mph in about 3.5 seconds.
Should you buy a Kia EV6?
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The Kia EV6 is one of the best small electric SUVs on the market. It competes with the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4.
If you’re looking for a practical electric SUV that’s also stylish and fast-charging, the EV6 is a great EV to buy. That said, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 received more attention in 2022 and has won more prestigious awards.
Read more about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 in the following article below.
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