9 additional miles with a new 84 kWh pack, up from 77.4 kWh. Wayne Gerdes – CleanMPG – Nov. 21, 2024 2025 Kia EV6 Los Angeles, CA -- After three years from initial availability, the 2025 EV6 refresh was unveiled at this years 2024 LA Auto Show. Updated front and rear fascia’s, updated interior touches, and updated trim levels with added features and amenities, the EV6 carries on as one of the best values in the US EV marketplace. The 2025 EV6 will be assembled at Kia Georgia’s assembly plant and will be available in Light (RWD only), Light Long Range (RWD or e-AWD), Wind (RWD or e-AWD), GT-Line (RWD or e-AWD), and GT (e-AWD) trims. It’s expected to go on sale in the first half of next year and as of this writing, owners may be eligible for at least a $3,750 Fed tax credit for those that qualify. 2025 Kia EV6 Design Changes The 2025 EV6 includes the brands signature Star Map headlights and DRLs with wing-like graphics while the front bumper incorporates sharper angles. From the rear, the three-dimensional taillamps continue with the design while the rear bumper adopts a wing-type shape tying the front to the rear. The 2025 EV6’s side profile changes include more sharply angled sill moldings. New 19 to 21” alloys depending on the trim level round out the exterior refresh. Inside, the EV6’s driver-centric layout features a standard curved dual 12.3-inch display that integrates the instrument cluster and center screen. A D-shaped wheel, and an updated center console with a sleek new finish contribute to its high-tech look. 2025 Kia EV6 Drivetrain Updates With the addition of the 2024 EV6 “Light” Long Range trim with the larger battery pack, Kia continues to update range across the board. For 2025, the EV6 introduces larger battery options, with the standard 63.0 kWh battery paired with a rear motor. The available 84.0 kWh battery has a targeted an all-electric range of 319 miles in RWD configurations of the Light Long Range, Wind, and GT-Lines. This setup comes with a rear motor making 225 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The more powerful AWD option combines dual motors to deliver 320 hp and 446 lb.-ft. of torque, while the EV6 GT makes 601 hp and 545 lb.-ft. of torque. With standard GT mode activated, 641 hp and 568 lb.-ft. of torque (up from 576 hp and 545 lb.-ft., respectively, from the 2024 EV6 GT) is available. The long-range models with the 84.0kWh battery are now tow cap rated for 2,700 lbs. and automatically detects trailer weight to adjust the distance-to-empty. Expect a 20% to 40% range haircut when towing obviously. The EV6’s best in class, 800V DCFC system carries on. The charge port (excluding the GT) has been relocated to the left rear fender and is now compatible with the North American Charging Standard. The EV6 also introduces improvements to its Integrated Converter Control Unit (ICCU) with increased output density. Expect a slightly longer charge time to accommodate the larger battery but 5 to 80% in 19 + minutes on a 350 KW and 22 + minutes on a 150 should still be doable. 2025 Kia EV6 Convenience Updates The EV6 adds new tech including an ultrawideband-based Digital Key 2.0 which allows customers to use their compatible smart devices or an NFC-enabled smart card as virtual vehicle keys to lock, unlock, and drive. The system also supports key sharing via text on compatible devices for added convenience. Remote Smart Parking Assist and Forward/Side/Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, along with Parking Distance Warning were also added. The EV6’s flush door handles with automatic deployment are now standard. 2025 Kia EV6 Safety Updates The 2025 EV6 continues to offer Kia’s suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and adds Junction Turning Vehicle, Junction Crossing Vehicle, Lane Change Side Vehicle and Evasive Steering Assist. Also available is Highway Driving Assist designed to maintain a predetermined distance from the vehicle detected in front, keep the vehicle within detected lane markers on certain highways, and assist in lane changes under certain conditions. All told, the small range increase is a welcome addition. Pricing for the current 2024s is a bit soft with Kia providing a $7,500 rebate to 2024 purchasers. This despite US 2024 EV6 sales of 17,717 YTD is up 8.4% over the 16,340 sold through the same period of 2023. With the 2025 refresh and possibly the $3,750 fed tax credit, I would expect to see the $7,500 rebate disappear for at least a few months. The full 2025 EV6 pricing breakout will be available soon.
Hi All: Regarding the $3,750 or $7,500 Fed Tax Credit, the 2025 EV6 will qualify for the $3,750 as soon as it goes on sale because it is now being built within the recently upgraded West Point, GA plant. Unless the Fed Tax Credit is removed by the DJT team. To achieve the full $7,500 Fed Tax Credit, a high percentage of the Li-Ion and pack build will have to be sourced from within North America. Namely, the new Hyundai/SK battery manufacturing facility in Bartow County, GA which was announced in 2022. At the time, Hyundai and SK signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the partnership for a new EV battery facility in the U.S. Hyundai and SK On stated back then that their Bartow Centre, a zoned manufacturing and industrial site was aiming to begin initial production in 2025. With that, Kia PR responded to my inquiry regarding the Tax Credit's future with the following reply: 2025 Kia EV6 Great looks, even better utility, reasonably priced, 319-miles of range in RWD trim, and its charge rate is near the top of the EV universe. What more could you ask for? I also asked about peak power and overall charging rates. I did not receive an answer to those questions. I hope that helps? Wayne
Hi All: Kia just released pricing for the significantly updated 2025 EV6. Building on the momentum of its award-winning predecessor, the 2025 EV6 raises the bar to persuade consumers that they offer a better choice. 2025 Kia EV6 2025 EV6 MSRP (excludes $1,475 D&H, up $80 over 2024) Light - $42,900, up $300 over 2024 Light Long Range RWD - $46,200, up $250 over 2024 Light Long Range AWD - $50,300, up $450 over 2024 Wind - $50,300, up $1,600 over 2024 GT-Line - $54,200 Wind AWD - $54,300, up $1,900 over 2024 GT-Line AWD - $58,900 GT - $63,800 Major updates for 2025: Signature Star Map lighting on std. full projection LED headlights and DRLs Front bumpers with sharper angles and character lines on the hood add contrast Three-dimensional taillamps with Star Map design language Front and rear cladding with a sharply angled side sill molding New wheel designs Where it gets interesting is the increase in battery capacity, range and charging performance… Larger 63.0 kWh standard battery pack in the Light trim Larger 84.0 kWh standard long-range battery pack in the Light Long-Range trim, with RWDs reaching 319 miles of range Charge port relocated to the left rear fender North American Charging Standard (NACS) And of course, comfort and convenience has been updated as well. Standard dual 12.3” displays Optional “Tech Package,” with ADAS features including Surround View Monitor, Parking Distance Warning (in addition to standard front & rear sensors), Blind-Spot View Monitor, and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse, offered on Light Long-Range configurations Kia’s next-gen Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system supports OTA5 updates, streaming, gaming, and a Wi-Fi hotspot Standard automatic pop out exterior door handles EV6 GT – Std. 601 hp, with up to 641 hp in GT mode for a significant boost in performance. Virtual Gear Shift simulates gear shifts with visuals, engine sound effects, and a tactile sensation through motor torque adjustments And the biggest news of all, the EV6 is now manufactured at Kia’s West Point, Georgia plant (excludes EV6 GT). Wayne
Hi All: The 12V ICCU problem on all Hyundai Ioniq 5/6 and Kia EV6/9 EVs is not fixed despite years of failures. Another horror story by an EV6 owner named Manuel. Buyback completed after lemon law claim. Sad to see it go, but it was too much drama for new car ownership. This is the sequence of events (2024 RWD Wind with tech): February 28, 2024: car leased, $594/month, 36 months, 12,000 miles/year, nothing down. July 26, 2024, 1,579 miles: SC302 recall done. August 31, 2024, 1,990 miles: dead battery, car at the shop for 13 days, loaner provided after wife made a scene at dealership. September 23, 2024, 2,027 miles: dead battery, car at the shop for 32 days, no loaner provided (wife stayed home ), had to rent vehicles during that period. October 2, 2024: opened case with Kia Customer Care; in the end, it was useless. October 15, 2024: started working with lemon law attorney I found online. October 30, 2024, 2,184 miles: car doesn't charge with level 1 or 2 chargers, car at the shop for 12 days, loaner provided. December 2, 2024, 2,428 miles: SC327 recall done. December 23, 2024, 2,429 miles: dead battery, car at the shop for four days, loaner provided. December 30, 2024, 2,429 miles: dead battery, car at the shop for 23 days, loaner provided. March 8, 2025: Kia sent the final agreement to be signed; I took the buyback offer. March 22, 2025, about 4,000 miles (I don't have the last repair document): dead battery, car at the shop until today, loaner was provided one week after car at the shop. April 21, 2025: vehicle surrendered at the dealership where it has been for the last month. Maybe if the dealership had provided loaners without delay or stress, the end outcome would have been different. But as someone said in this group, Kia is not BMW or Mercedes Benz, so we should not expect loaner vehicles. This was the third Kia vehicle I had owned. Thanks to all in this group. It was very helpful in this journey. I will keep this post for the next couple of days, and then I will leave the group. I think I already gave back to the group with the transfer of all-weather interior and cargo mats to one of its members for a very reduced amount of money. Good luck to all.
Kia EV6, EV9 and NIRO Owners Can Now Charge on the Tesla SuperCharger Network Kia EV owners now have access to the more than 21,500 Tesla DCFC’ers along with the 22,000 DCFCers from mainly Electrify America, EVgo, and ChargePoint among others. 2025 Kia EV owners with the standard NACS ports or pre-2025 CCS connectors using the Kia supplied NACS adapters can now access the Tesla Supercharger network via the Kia Access app. 2025 Kia EV0 attached to a Tesla SuperCharger Additionally, owners can search, locate, and navigate to available charging stations through their EV infotainment screen and on their compatible smart phone devices. Enrollment to the charging program will be available through the Kia Charge Pass program in the App. With access to the Tesla Supercharger network, Kia expands its number of charging stations by more than 80 percent. Wayne
