Kia’s most powerful electric car, the new EV6 GT spotted ahead of its official debut [Video]

The EV6 is Kia’s first dedicated EV based on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform. After launching the EV6 in August 2021, the electric crossover is due for a facelift three years later.

This will include a sporty new GT version. Kia revealed the EV6 GT in 2022 as its most powerful vehicle yet. With up to 576 hp, the high-performance EV can hit 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.

To prove its power, Kia put the EV6 GT up against a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Hurcan EVO, with the sporty EV out-accelerating both of them. The dual-motor EV6 GT, starting at $61,600, is also quicker than most supercars at more than half the cost.

We’ve seen the EV6 facelift out testing a few times ahead of its debut and caught a glimpse of the GT version earlier this year.

Kia revealed the first teaser images of the upgraded EV6 earlier this month with several new design features. One of the biggest is the new daytime running lights with its “Star Map Signature Lightning” to reflect Kia’s new design theme.

After unveiling three new EVs during its first annual EV day in October, it was clear the EV6 was the odd one out based on lighting alone.

Kia’s new EV6 GT show in new 360-degree video

Kia plans to release additional info on the new EV6 later this month, which will include a GT version.

Ahead of its official debut, a new 360-degree video from ShortsCar gives us our closest look yet at the new electric sports car.

You can see Kia improved the new electric cars’ silhouette and rear and front map designs. After completing its certification in South Korea, new info revealed the EV6 refresh will feature an 84 kWh battery pack, similar to the upgraded Hyundai IONIQ 5.

According to TheKoreanCarBlog, the new battery pack is good for up to 505 km (313 miles) range in Korea, a 24 km (15 miles) improvement over the current generation.

When it launches in the US, the EV6 could reach up to 370 miles EPA range, up from the current 310 miles on the long-range models. In Europe, around 600 km WLTP range is expected.

Kia also confirmed plans to launch its EV9 GT in January with “enormous power” and several other upgrades. Meanwhile, leaked images from China last month revealed the EV5 GT for the first time.

To clear inventory, Kia is offering up to $9,000 in Customer Cash on the 2024 EV6. With the $7,500 EV lease bonus included, leases start as low as $229 per month (for 24 months). Kia is also offering other incentives like 0% APR for 60 months and owner loyalty bonuses.

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