2023 Kia EV6 Turns Out the Light, Adds GT and $1,000 More to Start

The Kia EV6 is forging new ground for the automaker’s ongoing electrification efforts. The 2023 EV6 brings some significant updates to its lineup, and the South Korean company just released official pricing that starts at $49,795, a $1,000 increase over the base 2022 model.

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Kia Dims Lights on Light Trim, Wind Picks Up(dates)

When the EV6 first appeared for 2022, the rear-wheel-drive Light was the base trim, but Kia says strong demand and sales for the Wind trim led it to end Light production and make the Wind the new gateway trim for 2023.

A key reason why the Wind was more popular with buyers is its greater all-electric range: The RWD version gets 310 miles of range between charges thanks to its 168-kilowatt rear-mounted electric motor and accompanying 77.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The all-wheel-drive Wind adds a front-mounted motor that bumps output up to 320 hp, but the system takes a bite out of range — those versions only get 282 miles.

Kia is also tweaking the option packages slightly, with the $1,500 Wind Technology Package now extended to the RWD variant. This package adds a 360-degree camera system, blind spot monitor, reverse automatic emergency braking and remote start.

All-New GT Model Maximizes EV Performance

In addition to the revised trim structure that now makes the Wind the base model, the 2023 EV6 also gets a new range-topping trim in the form of the performance-focused GT, which comes exclusively with all-wheel drive and makes 576 hp thanks to a 160-kW front motor and 270 kW rear motor. That power allows the GT to make the sprint to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, according to the automaker, putting it in the race with Tesla and other EV rivals. The GT takes the mid-level GT-Line and adds an electronically controlled suspension, electronic limited-slip differential and beefier brakes hidden behind 21-inch wheels with Goodyear Eagle F1 tires. The interior also gets some minor changes with model-exclusive trim and lightweight sport seats.

Pricing, New Charging Program

A full pricing breakdown of all trims is below. All prices include a $1,295 destination charge:

• Wind (RWD): $49,795
• Wind (AWD): $53,695
• GT-Line (RWD): $53,995
• GT-Line (AWD): $58,695
• GT (AWD): $62,695

Kia also announced an all-new charging incentive for buyers. EV6 owners will get 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging through Electrify America’s charging network, which can charge the car from 10% to 80% battery capacity in 18 minutes at 350 kW, Kia says.

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