Kia has officially launched the EV6 in the Indian market starting at Rs. 60 Lakhs for the RWD variant and Rs. 65 Lakhs for the AWD variant! Well, this is much more expensive than the other Kia cars we have seen in India, but is it worth it? Let’s take a look at 5 things that make the Kia EV6 worth Rs. 60 Lakhs!
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Design and Space
There’s no doubt that the EV6 looks stunning. The coupe’ SUV design works really well both in terms of looks and practicality. If you look at it closely, the EV6 will remind you of the Jaguar i-Pace. With this design we also get a lot of space, yes, the EV6 is the biggest car in the segment. The interiors feel especially roomy when compared to counterparts like the Volvo XC40 Recharge.
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Battery and Range of the Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 gets a 77.4kWh battery, which is good for a 528KM range. In the real world, the EV6 will easily deliver around 470KMs of range with decent driving. This is more than enough more those with range anxiety!
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Premium feel and Features of the Kia EV6
The most important point here! The Kia EV6 is loaded with everything that you expect from a premium car. It gets fancy dual screens for the driver and for the infotainment, that look like they’re in the right place, not added just for the sake of it. There are soft-touch materials all around the car, and the seats get genuine leather. The quality of the materials used is world-class and really adds to the premium feel of this car. Moreover, the EV6 is coming through the CBU route, so you will be getting the same product that everyone across the globe gets! Rest assured that the build quality and the safety of this EV will be top-notch.
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ADAS + EV, max convenience
The Kia EV6 also gets a host of ADAS features that will make it easier to drive. Yes, ADAS works best on highways, but the EV6 has a great range, so go ahead and take it on the six-laned roads! When used smartly, auto-braking and adaptive cruise can also be very useful features in traffic conditions. Combine ADAS with a completely silent driving vehicle, and you’ll feel like you’re floating on the roads.
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Performance
Saving the best for the last! The Kia EV6 gives you two options, an RWD and an AWD. There’s no FWD, so both the variants will definitely be very fun to drive. Not to mention, the handling that an RWD offers is impeccable! The RWD variant makes 225HP and 350nm, while the AWD variant makes 321HP and 605nm. The latter being more powerful, naturally offers a lower range of 425KMs. Along with this, the Kia EV^ is also compatible with chargers with a capacity as high as 350kW. This can charge you EV6 from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes!
Do you feel like the Kia EV6 is worth the premium price tag? Let us know in the comments below!
The Brand Kia is not worth being so expensive. they are known for common man’s car world over. This car being imported in CBU form attracts very high import duty of upto 110% in totality hence this is so expensive. If assembled in India its price may come down upto Rs.15 lacs.
Hi Ratan, yes you are right, Kia in India is predominantly an affordable brand. However, EV6 is a premium product that competes with multiple global EVs. The price is high due to taxes, but it is right considering the segment of this car.