2022 Kia EV6 Release Date and Design Specs
Electric power is the wave of the future in the automotive world and the Kia brand will look to the future with the development and debut of the 2022 Kia EV6. An all-electric crossover, the Kia EV6 promises to impress drivers when it arrives at Matt Castrucci Kia in Dayton, OH. Learn more about the future of the Kia brand with this overview of the 2022 Kia EV6 release date and design specs.
When Will the 2022 Kia EV6 Be Available in Dayton OH?
When the 2022 Kia EV6 arrives at Matt Castrucci Kia, it will be available in a pair of models – Kia EV6 First Edition and Kia EV6 GT – that will join the all-electric 2021 Kia Niro EV in the lineup. The limited Kia EV6 First Edition will be available in early 2022 with just 1,500 scheduled for production. The power-packed Kia EV6 GT model is set to arrive in late 2022. The Kia EV6 will be the first of 11 all-electric Kia models to be released globally by 2026.
What Are the 2022 Kia EV6 Performance Specs and Features?
Built on a brand-new Electric-Global Modular Platform, the 2022 Kia EV6 will be available in rear-wheel drive or with dual-motor all-wheel drive. Kia EV6 editions will employ the same 114.2-inch wheelbase as the Kia Telluride, similar width to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the ground clearance of the Tesla Model Y. Brand-new Kia EV6 models provide seating for five passengers with 102 cubic feet of passenger space and 27.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats.
The 2022 Kia EV6 is built around a pair of Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese battery pack options – 58.0-kWh and 77-kWh – that will provide up to 300 miles of range on a single charge. Rear-wheel drive Kia EV6 entries with the 58.0-kWh battery pack employ a 160-kW rear-mounted motor that makes 167 horsepower. When powered by the 77.4-kWh battery pack, the RWD Kia EV6 will make 225 horsepower with a 160-kW electric motor. Kia EV6 AWD models with the 77.4-kWh battery pack employ a 70-kW front motor and a 160-kW rear motor to make 320 horsepower. The 2022 Kia EV6 GT trim level promises to be the top performer in the lineup with a 160-kW front motor and 270-kW rear motor paired with the 77.4-kWh battery pack to make 576 horsepower – which translates to a 3.5-second zero to 60 mph time.
Kia EV6 models will be outfitted with a multi-charging system that allows owners to use 400-volt and 800-volt DC fast-charging stations. With 800-volt DC fast charging and a 350-kW charger, the Kia EV6 will recharge up to 80% of the battery in just 18 minutes. Highlights of the Kia EV6 features list include LED lighting inside and out, a 12-inch curved panoramic digital instrument cluster, an Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, wireless smartphone charging, a 14-speaker Meridian® sound system, advanced driver-assist safety systems, a Hands-Free Smart Power Tailgate, 100% vegan leather interior and much more.
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Learn more about the latest addition to the Kia family of vehicles with this overview of the 2022 Kia EV6 release date and design specs created by Matt Castrucci Kia in Dayton, OH. Contact the dealership team to get online credit approval for your favorite Kia model today!
