It is the first time when the upgraded EV6 GT of Kia has been spotted in the U.S. It is the brand’s fastest car wit sporty features now will available with improved version in matte blue color.
The updated model comes with up to 576 hp and 545 lf-ft of torque which accelerates the EV6 GT from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. It is not only the brand’s most powerful vehicle so far, but it’s also the fastest cars from any automakers, including gas-powered ones.
Kia has put its top performer up against a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder RWD to prove it. Also an independent test by AMCI confirmed the electric sports cars “out-accelerated” the iconic sports cars.
Automakers keep the pricing of the upgraded EV6 GT just over $60,000, making it one of the most affordable electric sports cars on the market.
The new EV6 GT is powered by Kia’s fourth-generation battery pack, offering a driving range of up to 220 miles (355 km) up from 206 miles (332 km) in the outgoing model.
As deliveries near, the new EV6 GT has been seen in the US for the first time without camouflage. A video from KindelAuto offers a clear view of Kia’s sporty new EV, showcasing its standout matte blue finish that enhances its already sleek design.
Other upgrades are like the redesigned front bumper and headlights. The rear bumper is wider with a wing-type design, while the 3-D taillights are based on Kia’s Star Map design.
Kia will build the 2025 Kia EV6 models apart from the GT trim at the Georgia assembly plant alongside the new EV9. The new mode will be available in Light (RWD), Light Long Range (RWD or e-AWD), Wind (RWD or e-AWD), GT-Line (RWD or e-AWD), and GT (e-AWD) trims.
Kia also upgraded the interior with its new connected car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) OS system, which features dual 12.3-inches driver and infotainment screens in a curved display.
A Kia official said the upgraded model “will become a new standard that will change the paradigm of high-performance electric vehicles.”
