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EV6 — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · SUV
Estimated

Kia EV6

The Ioniq 5 formula in a sportier suit — same fast-charging 800V platform.

From
$43,000
EPA range
310 mi
0–60
4.6s
Owner rating
4.5
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Decoder Score
Good
74
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range84
EPA rates it at 310 miles — comfortably above average.
Charging81
Peaks around 233 kW DC — 10–80% in roughly 20 minutes.
Value85
About $139 per mile of range — strong value.
Family64
5 seats and 50 cu ft of cargo — fine for most families.
Performance69
4.6s to 60 mph with 320 hp — plenty brisk.
Road trip81
Blends real range, 233 kW charging and 3.6 mi/kWh efficiency — a strong long-distance car.
Used buyer53
Used prices start near $27,000 — normal depreciation.
Ownership confidence65
Owners rate it 4.5/5 with 2 known issues to check.
EPA RANGE
310 mi
→
REAL WORLD
~254 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
233 kW
→
10–80%
~22 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

216 worst254 mi realistic310 best
EPA range
310 miEstimated
Est. real-world
254 miEstimated
Efficiency
3.6 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
233 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~22 minEstimated
Plug type
NACS
NACS (Tesla)
Compatible
CCS
Yes

Performance

0–60 mph
4.6s
Horsepower
320 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Battery
77 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
5
Cargo space
50 cu ft
Towing
Not rated

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
May qualifyEstimated
Pros
  • 800V fast charging
  • Sharp handling
  • GT trim is seriously quick
Cons
  • Firmer ride
  • Rear seat lower than rivals
  • Base range modest
Best for

Performance, Road Trip

Not ideal for

Comfort-first buyers

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

ICCU faults reported
Infotainment lag

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size77 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$8.21
46.2 kWh added · 4 hr 25 min · +166 mi
Cost / mile$0.05
Cost / 100 mi$4.94
Est. monthly$49
Est. annual$593
About $76/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 3.6 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
286 mi
246 worst286 mi realistic320 best
Usable this trip257 mi
Safe road-trip leg243 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-19 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-19 mi
Climate control-6 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 310 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

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