There are a lot of things you can say about the 2025 Kia EV6, but I doubt you would have expected to hear “641 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft of torque” when info on this top-of-the-line GT model was revealed. And that is one of the positives the new model has in its quiver.
The EV6 gets an extensive update for 2025, its first since the electric crossover went on sale three years ago. The changes include revised styling, greater battery capacity, new feature content and, in the case of the afore-mentioned 2025 Kia EV6 GT, greater performance.
But there are better options out there if you are after a comfortable ride or lots of cargo space. If you want a fun EV SUV to drive, there are few options that are as entertaining as the EV6. The Kia’s suspension tuning is stiffer and the whole car is distinctly sportier. The EV6’s sharp steering makes it responsive and easy to control around turns.
It is also quick. Our all-wheel-drive GT-Line test car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, which is quicker than a comparable Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4 and about the same as the Tesla Model Y Long Range. The EV6 is also easy to drive thanks to its smooth power and adjustable brake regeneration.
The standard battery increases in size from 58 kWh to 63 kWh, and the long-range battery that is standard on all but the Light trim goes from 77.4 kWh to 84 kWh. Kia says this will result in a range of 319 miles in long-range rear-wheel-drive models, up from 310 miles. The bigger battery also allows for a 400-pound increase in towing (to 2,700 pounds), and the EV6 now automatically detects trailer weight and adjusts distance-to-empty accordingly.
The EV6’s infotainment system does boast new features as well. There is a Wi-Fi hotspot, and the Kia Connect Store lets drivers add entertainment and connectivity apps including matching the interior colors to your favorite NBA team.
But I think the best changes for 2025 are its looks.
The design is subtly different than before, centered around new triangular-shaped headlights. A thin LED daytime running light above the main unit meets up with an illuminated strip spanning the gloss black trim piece, while the lower grille gains a new trapezoidal geometric pattern. The shape of the curved full-width taillights stays the same, but the LED graphics have been updated, and the rear bumper gets a fresh look too. The wheel designs are also fresh, with 19- or 21-inch sizes, depending on the trim.
All EV6s but the GT switched over to Tesla’s NACS charge port and, not only that, but the port itself has been moved to the left rear fender to match Tesla’s location and, therefore, make it easier to park at Superchargers.
If you are looking for an Electric Vehicle, I recommend stopping by a Kia Dealer to check out their inventory of the EV6s.
