Now entering its third model year, the all-electric 2024 EV6 maintains its position as integral to Kia’s “Plan S” strategy. The 2024 model year introduces the 77.4-kWh battery to the EV6 Light, and with it, two new trim designations in rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (e-AWD). For 2024, the EV6 GT is now rated at an EPA-estimated 218 miles of all-electric range (AER), an improvement of 12 miles over the 2023 EV6 GT. Across all EV6 models, newly standard are charge port lighting and charge door marking to facilitate access.
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00:00 (upbeat music)
00:01 Introducing the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever,
00:04 the all-electric 2023 Kia EV6 GT.
00:09 The EV6 GT is a high-performance crossover,
00:12 able to compete with European luxury performance vehicles,
00:16 while also supporting Kia's
00:18 Plan S electrification initiative.
00:21 The vehicle's energy-dense battery pack
00:23 can distribute 576 horsepower
00:26 and 545 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels,
00:30 accelerating EV6 GT from zero to 60 miles per hour
00:34 in just 3.4 seconds,
00:36 and topping out at a speed of 161 miles per hour.
00:40 In an AMCI-certified zero to 60 acceleration race,
00:44 the EV6 GT out-accelerated a 2021 Ferrari Roma
00:49 and a 2020 Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder rear-wheel drive,
00:54 taking electrified performance
00:56 and the Kia brand into a new era.
00:59 The battery electric technology
01:01 under the skin of the Kia EV6 GT
01:04 isn't just quick off the line,
01:06 it's quick charging as well.
01:08 Like all EV6 models, EV6 GT is based on the award-winning
01:13 EV-exclusive e-GMP modular platform.
01:17 That means it's equipped with Kia's first
01:19 800-volt multi-charging architecture,
01:22 enabling ultra-fast DC charging,
01:24 capable of taking the battery from 10 to 80%
01:28 in under 18 minutes,
01:30 so owners can spend less time waiting to charge
01:33 and more time behind the wheel.
01:34 EV6 GT adds a dedicated sport suspension
01:39 with electronically controlled dampers,
01:41 revised spring rates, and retuned steering.
01:45 Traction and stability are enhanced
01:47 by an electronic limited-slip differential when cornering,
01:50 which can direct torque to the wheels with the most grip.
01:54 Speaking of grip, EV6 GT's Z-rated
01:57 Goodyear Eagle F1 tires offer plenty of it.
02:00 They're mounted on lightweight 21-inch alloy wheels
02:03 and equipped with upgraded 15-inch front
02:06 and 14.2-inch rear ventilated disc brakes.
02:10 This high-performance braking system
02:12 is topped off with striking lime green monoblock calipers
02:16 as a subtle visual hint
02:17 of the EV6 GT's enhanced stopping power.
02:20 As in any advanced machine,
02:23 the software in the EV6 GT is as important as the hardware.
02:28 That's why the EV6 GT expands
02:31 on the EV6's selection of drive modes.
02:34 With the push of a button on the steering wheel,
02:37 GT Drive Mode places EV6 GT's motors,
02:40 braking, steering, suspension,
02:43 electronic limited-slip differential,
02:45 and electronic stability control systems
02:48 into their most dynamic settings for maximum acceleration.
02:52 Drivers can also create custom-tailored settings
02:55 to suit individual driving preferences using My Drive Mode.
02:59 And the selectable Drift Mode allows drivers
03:01 to distribute power to the rear wheels
03:04 for more dramatic maneuvers.
03:06 The EV6 GT is all about high performance,
03:09 but not at the expense of looking gimmicky.
03:12 On the exterior, subtle front and rear styling updates
03:15 hint at the vehicle's sporty attitude.
03:18 And carrying on the theme
03:19 of the neon-accented brake calipers,
03:22 the driver-focused cabin features neon green dash accents
03:25 and trim details,
03:27 including the GT moniker inscribed
03:29 on the suede-trimmed seats.
03:31 The deeply bolstered sport bucket seats
03:33 are the first of their kind on a Kia vehicle,
03:36 providing exceptional stability
03:37 for the driver during cornering.
03:40 A striped motif on the upper dashboard
03:42 and front center armrest complete the exclusive GT look.
03:46 Underneath the performance enhancements
03:48 and exclusive GT details,
03:50 the EV6 GT features all of the practical benefits
03:53 and technologies of its EV6 stablemates.
03:56 That includes the 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays
04:00 with navigation and Kia Connect,
04:03 an augmented reality head-up display,
04:05 a Meridian Premium Audio system,
04:08 and an innovative vehicle-to-load functionality,
04:11 which can make the EV6 GT a power source on wheels.
04:15 The EV6 GT also includes 20 standard active
04:19 advanced driver assistance systems
04:21 for more confident everyday driving.
04:24 Now becoming available at Kia retailers nationwide,
04:27 the all-new Kia EV6 GT comes with a charging credit
04:31 of 1,000 kilowatt hours at Electrify America stations,
04:35 usable over a three-year period from the date of purchase.
04:38 The EV6 GT, single-handedly changing the way people
04:42 think about Kia and electrified performance.
04:45 Kia, movement that inspires.
04:48 [BLANK_AUDIO]