Electric power is the automobile industry's future, and the Kia brand is poised to deliver with the projected arrival of the Kia EV6 in 2022. The Kia EV6 is the company's first dedicated electric car, and it's the first of 11 all-new Kia EVs set to hit the market by 2026. This overview of the all-electric 2022 Kia EV6 in San Leandro, CA, by San Leandro Kia, explains more about the newest addition to the Kia family of vehicles.
The 2022 Kia EV6 will be available in five grades at San Leandro Kia: Light RWD, Wind RWD, Wind Dual Motor e-AWD, GT-Line RWD, and GT-Line Dual Motor e-AWD, with a starting price of $40,900 after a $7,500 Federal Electric Vehicle Tax Credit. The all-electric Kia EV6 is based on the same 114.2-inch wheelbase as the Kia Telluride. It will seat five passengers in a cabin with 102 cubic feet of passenger space and 24.4 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats.
Thanks to its futuristic appearance, the 2022 Kia EV6 will stand out from the competition. A "Digital Tiger" grille, sequential dynamic LED headlights, a high rear deck, 21-inch alloy wheels, and a body-width rear LED light cluster. Flush exterior door handles are among the exterior design highlights of the Kia EV6. The 2022 Kia EV6 has a long-range of features and technology that drivers will appreciate while on the road.
The Kia EV6 has a pair of integrated panoramic 12.3-inch TFT displays that function as a digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen entertainment system to keep families connected and engaged. You'll stay connected to your favorite apps and entertainment thanks to Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™ smartphone connectivity. An Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, a wireless smartphone charging system, a 14-speaker Meridian® Premium Audio System, Kia Drive Wise driver-assist technologies, heated and cooled front seats, a hands-free power liftgate, and more are included in the Kia EV6 spec sheet.
Two battery options power the Kia EV6: a 58.0-kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese battery pack and a 77.4-kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese battery pack, which can be combined with rear- or all-wheel-drive powertrains. With a 58.0-kWh battery pack and a single rear-mounted motor, the Kia EV6 Light RWD trim level produces 167 horsepower and has a 232-mile electric range. Rear-wheel-drive models with the 77.4-kWh battery pack will produce 225 horsepower and have a 310-mile electric range. All-wheel-drive models have 320 horsepower and a 274-mile electric range thanks to high-output electric motors and a 77.4-kWh battery pack.
Contact the San Leandro Kia team today to learn more about the 2022 Kia EV6!