2022 Kia EV6 review

Color options

Exterior colors:

• Aurora Black Pearl (Wind, GT-Line)

• Glacier White (Wind trim only)

• Gravity Blue (Light, Wind)

• Interstellar Gray (Light, Wind)

• Runway Red (Wind, GT-Line)

• Snow White Pearl

• Steel Gray (Wind trim only)

• Steel Matte Gray (GT-Line)

• Urban Yellow (First Edition package only)

• Yacht Blue (Wind, GT-Line)

Interior colors:

• Black

• Black/White

• Charcoal/Misty Gray

• Dark Green (First Edition package only)

• White/Black

Interior details

The EV6 is a five-seat crossover SUV full of soft-touch materials and generous passenger space that's protected from excessive exterior noise. That comfort extends to the seats too, as cloth upholstery with vegan leather accents is standard. Full vegan leather and suede upgrades are available. Standard features include heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a second-row pulldown armrest.

Passenger storage includes a large center console, front seatback magazine pockets, door cubbies with space for bottles, and cupholders for front and rear passengers. 

Legroom across both rows is impressive: 42.4-inches for front-row passengers and 39.0-inches for the rear. The Kia EV6 has 24.4 cu-ft of cargo space behind the second row, with a maximum of 50.2 cu-ft when the second-row seats are folded down. 

Child seat details 

The Kia EV6 will certainly please growing families. It has two complete sets of LATCH connectors (two lower anchors and an upper tether) in the second-row outboard seats and an upper tether for the middle seat. Lower latches are easily found at the seat bight, while upper tether anchors are clearly marked at the rear of the seatback. Front- and rear-facing, infant, and booster seats are all accommodated, though two seats are likely the maximum the EV6 can accommodate at one time.

Performance

The EV6 has three trim levels that unlock the different battery and electric motor combinations. The EV6 base trim, Light, is powered by a 58 kWh battery pack and a 167 hp rear-mounted electric motor. When fully charged, it achieves an EPA-estimated 232 miles of range.

The Wind and GT-Line trims gain a 77.4 kWh battery pack and a more powerful rear-mounted motor. Both are available with RWD or AWD; the latter gains a front-mounted second onboard motor. If maximum electric vehicle range is important to you, the 77.4 kWh battery is a must-have. When fully charged, these models achieve an EPA-estimated 310 miles of range.

According to Kia's own testing when new, EV6 RWD models achieve a top speed of 115 mph (all trims) and an estimated zero-to-60 time of 7.2 seconds for the Wind and GT-Line versions, or eight seconds for the Light base trim model. For maximum impact on a track day, the EV6 with AWD achieves an estimated zero-to-60 time of 5.1 seconds.

For towing, you'll need to choose the EV6 Wind or GT-Line models, with the more powerful motor. When properly equipped, both the RWD and AWD versions can tow up to an estimated 2,300 pounds.

Year Comparisons 

2022-Kia EV6 (First Generation)

A brand new model for the 2022 model year, the EV6 is an all-electric original, with tidy dimensions, dynamic road handling, and a practical yet plush interior. A 576 hp EV6 GT is expected to join the current model line-up, possibly as part of the 2023 model year.