The Kia EV6 unveiled Tuesday night will be the brand’s first purpose-built electric model when it goes on sale in the U.S. early next year.
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The five-passenger crossover is sized to compete with the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E and brings plenty of performance to the fight.
The modern utility vehicle will be offered with a variety of powertrains, including an all-wheel-drive system with a 77.4 kWh battery pack and 576 hp that’s good for 0-60 mph sprints in just 3.5 seconds.
A base model will be available with a 58.0 kWh battery, rear-wheel-drive and a 167 hp motor while the larger battery can also be pared with a 218 hp rear-wheel-drive system or 313 hp all-wheel-drive system.
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The EV6 is being launched with 1,500 First Edition models equipped with the 313 hp setup and a long list of optional electronic driver aids including an augmented reality head-up display, lane-centering adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance systems that cover the entire perimeter of the vehicle and a remote parking system that can pull the car into and out of spaces with no one inside.
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It is also compatible with the most powerful 800v fast charging stations, which can add 70 miles of range in 5 minutes and up to 210 miles in 18 minutes. The EV6 can also double as a 1,900 watt generator for lights and electrical appliances and can charge another electric vehicle at the same rate as a home 110v outlet.
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In keeping with its green theme, the EV6 uses recycled materials for some trim and will be available with an entirely vegan interior.
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Exact pricing has not been released, but make‘s Vice President of Marketing, Russel Wager, told Fox News Autos that the First Edition will start under $60,000, before the $7,500 federal tax credit and local incentives are factored in.
The reservations book for the EV6 opens on June 3.
