South Korean automaker major Kia is planning to foray into the electric vehicle segment in India with the launch of its high-end premium electric sedan EV6 later this year.
The company, which currently sells models like Seltos and Sonet in the country, will open the bookings for the electric model on May 26. Only 100 units of the EV6 would be on sale in the country.
”We are embarking on the next level Kia experience in India. We are launching our most celebrated EV globally, the EV6 – a true game-changer, designed from the ground up to make electric mobility fun, convenient, and accessible by combining a highly impressive real-world driving range, ultra-fast charging capabilities, a spacious high-tech interior,” Kia India MD and CEO Tae-Jin Park said at an event on Wednesday evening.
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EV6 is the most hi-tech Kia ever made, he added. ”With EV6, we don’t just want to reach out to the customer who is in the market to buy an electric car, but we want to reach out to every potential customer who wants to own a premium car,” Park stated.
Kia EV6 Price in India
The Kia EV6 is expected to be priced around Rs 60 lakh in India, reported by Money Control.
The EV6 is going to be an exclusive offering, with only a limited number of units that will go on sale in 2022, he noted. ”We will open the bookings for the EV6 on May 26 and launch it in India very soon,” Park noted.
With the launch of EV6, Kia will execute its global vision for sustainable mobility in India and drive its agenda of carbon neutrality by 2045, the automaker stated.
Kia EV6: Specifications and Features
Engine
Internationally, Kia EV6 is available in five trims. Here are the power specifications:
- Light (RWD): 58.0 kWh Battery with 167 HP
- Wind (RWD): 77.4 kWh Battery with 225 HP
- Wind (e-AWD): 77.4 kWh Battery with 320 HP
- GT-Line (RWD): 77.4 kWh Battery with 225 HP
- GT-Line (e-AWD): 77.4 kWh Battery with 320 HP
The battery is supported by 800 Volt rapid charging which takes 18 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent, reported Money Control. It also supports 7 kW charging which takes around 11 hours for full charge, the report added.
Exterior
Kia EV6 comes with sharp and sporty features. The sleek-looking bonnet is paired with a slim grille and LED headlamps. The car also sports LED taillamps.
Kia EV6 comes with 19-inch Alloy Wheels with Dark Gray and Black finish options.
Interior
Kia EV6 comes with a Panoramic Connectivity Displays in front of the dashboard. It houses features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Wireless Phone Charger, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control, five USB ports, Blind-Spot Detection Technology, etc.
