Kia has showcased the EV6 facelift at the ongoing Bharat Mobility Global Expo in Delhi. Like the pre-facelift EV6, two GT-Line variants will be available: rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (AWD). Apart from revised looks and new features, the electric vehicle also packs updated mechanicals. Kia India has started accepting bookings today, with a launch scheduled for March.
- The EV6 is Kia’s first electric vehicle in India
- Kia only brings the GT-Line trim to India; sells the top-spec GT-Line S abroad
- It is imported via the CBU route, unlike the locally assembled Hyundai Ioniq 5
Kia EV6 facelift battery, range, charging
Underpinned by the E-GMP base, the EV6 showcased at Auto Expo has a larger 84kWh battery pack (previously 77.4kWh), which is more energy-dense. This fourth-generation cell pack powers two motors making a combined 325hp, 605Nm and providing all-wheel drive. Kia claims a range of over 650km on a single-charge.
Even the fast charging speeds have gone up; a 350kW fast charger is said to enable a rapid charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 18 minutes.
ia EV6 facelift dimensions, design
No changes have been made to the respective length, width, and height measurements of 4,695mm, 1,890mm, and 1,550mm. The same applies to the 2,900mm wheelbase.
Talking about what’s new, the greater/less-than LED DRLs have been replaced by nearly triangular ones and outline the headlights to complete the signature Star Map lighting setup. Further, subtle tweaks to the bumper, including the lower grille, make it look sharper, and it is now devoid of any chrome parts.
Since the dimensions remain unchanged, the overall silhouette is identical in the new EV. Its new 19-inch alloy wheels with a machined finish and body-coloured side cladding are exclusive features of the GT-Line trim. Similarly, minor reprofiling of the tail-lights and bumper is done at the back.
Kia EV6 facelift interior, safety features
The two-spoke steering wheel now gets the new Kia logo positioned at the right end. A fingerprint sensor for keyless driver recognition, enabling only registered drivers to start the car, has been added. To aid in driving, the e-SUV comes with an improved head-up display (HUD) and a digital rear-view mirror, besides AI-based navigation support – a feature seen in newer Genesis cars sold overseas. Inputs from the front camera are displayed with graphic overlays.
Kia has retained the curved panoramic screen that houses two 12.3-inch displays for instrumentation and infotainment. It will also offer wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, ambient lighting, a wireless charger, a digital key, vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates.
The UK website of the car manufacturer claims a five-star Euro NCAP rating for the EV; however, it was crash-tested in 2022 and had not been facelifted at that time. As part of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) suite, features include forward, rear, and blind-spot avoidance assists. Additionally, there is a reversing camera system that works with the front and rear parking sensors.
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