Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 is an electric SUV. We cover 4 versions of it. Our default version, the 84 kWh RWD (Air, GT-Line, GT-Line S), has an 80 kWh usable battery, an official range of 361 miles and charging at up to 11 kW on AC and 263 kW on DC. The maker's braked towing limit for that version is 1,800 kg.
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This page covers the EV6 on sale now (84 kWh, from 2025) and the earlier GT. Earlier EV6s with the 58 kWh or 77.4 kWh battery (2021 to 2024) aren't covered yet: their towing limits differ, so check the VIN plate or the handbook for those.
Not sure which version you have? The model is on your V5C logbook.
Generic outline: a plain drawing for this body type, scaled to the car's published size where we have it. It is not this car. Hover over or tab through the choices to see which part each one changes.
- Usable battery
- 80 kWh
Derived
Derived from an open dataset or from official figures.
Source
- Open EV Data, entry "Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024" (checked 12 October 2026)
- Official range (WLTP)
- 361 miles
Official
Source
- Kia UK, EV6 specifications page (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, EV6 specifications page: WLTP combined range, 361 miles
Kia UK 'The Kia EV6 Specifications' PDF (digital brochure, Sept 2026), WLTP table 19in Wheel - Air, RWD column
- Max AC charging
- 11 kW
Official
Source
- Kia UK, EV6 specifications page (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, EV6 specifications page: maximum AC charging power, 11 kW
Specification page, Charging accordion, RWD 225 BHP column
- Max DC charging
- 263 kW
Derived
Derived from an open dataset or from official figures.
Source
- Open EV Data, entry "Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024" (checked 12 October 2026)
- Kerb weight
- 2,065 kg
Official
Source
- Kia UK, EV6 specifications page (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, EV6 specifications page: kerb weight, 2,065 kg
Kia UK 'The Kia EV6 Specifications' PDF (digital brochure, Sept 2026), Vehicle weight & capacity table, RWD column
- Braked towing limit
- 1,800 kg
Official
Source
- Kia UK, EV6 specifications page (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, EV6 specifications page: braked towing limit, 1,800 kg
Kia UK 'The Kia EV6 Specifications' PDF (digital brochure, Sept 2026), Vehicle weight & capacity table, RWD column
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Charging times
AC times are worked out from this version's figures. Rapid-charging times are estimates, shown as a band.
| Charger | Time | Miles added per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 3-pin plug2.3 kW (10 A) | 24 h 16 min Derived 48.0 kWh to add (20→80% of 80 kWh) ÷ (2.3 kW × 0.86 charging efficiency for a 3-pin socket) = 24.27 h. Sources
| 8 miles per hour Derived 1.98 kW into the battery × 3.91 miles per kWh. Converted from 15.9 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 7 kW home charger | 7 h 32 min Derived 48.0 kWh to add (20→80% of 80 kWh) ÷ (7 kW × 0.91 charging efficiency for a home wallbox) = 7.54 h. Sources
| 25 miles per hour Derived 6.37 kW into the battery × 3.91 miles per kWh. Converted from 15.9 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 11 kW public AC | 4 h 39 min Derived 48.0 kWh to add (20→80% of 80 kWh) ÷ (11 kW × 0.94 charging efficiency for public AC) = 4.64 h. Sources
| 40 miles per hour Derived 10.34 kW into the battery × 3.91 miles per kWh. Converted from 15.9 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 22 kW public AC | 4 h 39 min Derived 48.0 kWh to add (20→80% of 80 kWh) ÷ (11 kW × 0.94 charging efficiency for public AC) = 4.64 h. Sources
| 40 miles per hour Derived 10.34 kW into the battery × 3.91 miles per kWh. Converted from 15.9 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 50 kW rapid | 1 h 11 min to 1 h 29 min Estimated Our charging-curve model scaled to the car's 263 kW DC peak, 10→80%, charger capped at 50 kW. The band is the model's measured error on detailed curves (on those test cars real charges were slower than the model): see the methodology. Sources
| 148 to 184 miles per hour Estimated Average power over the session (38–47 kW) × 3.91 miles per kWh. Converted from 15.9 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Source
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| Ultra-rapid150 kW or more | 24 min to 30 min Estimated Our charging-curve model scaled to the car's 263 kW DC peak, 10→80%, charger capped at 150 kW. The band is the model's measured error on detailed curves (on those test cars real charges were slower than the model): see the methodology. Sources
| 441 to 551 miles per hour Estimated Average power over the session (113–141 kW) × 3.91 miles per kWh. Converted from 15.9 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Source
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Real-world range
Official range (WLTP): 361 miles Official Source What the document says Kia UK 'The Kia EV6 Specifications' PDF (digital brochure, Sept 2026), WLTP table 19in Wheel - Air, RWD columnKia UK, EV6 specifications page: WLTP combined range, 361 miles
Real-world range, 100% to 0%
255 to 375 miles Estimated Official range 361 miles × 0.705–1.044 (the 10th to 90th percentile of measured ÷ official range in 65 published tests, Cool (about 6 to 14 °C)). Median 335 miles. About one test in five fell outside the band. Sources
Typical: about 335 miles. Cool (about 6 to 14 °C), mixed driving (town and A-roads, up to about 56 mph). In the 65 published tests in this temperature band (of 201 range tests we use), measured range was usually 71% to 104% of the official figure. Heater use, hills, wind and a loaded car aren't included. How we worked it out.
We don't give a figure for hot weather (28 °C and over) or for speeds above 75 mph: there isn't enough test data.
Running costs
Cost per mile
8.7p a mile Estimated Home: 26.32p/kWh ÷ 0.91 charging efficiency ÷ 3.91 miles per kWh = 7.4p a mile. Rapid: 79.0p/kWh ÷ 3.91 = 20.2p a mile. Blended 90% home, 10% rapid. Sources
A year, 9,400 miles
£816 a year Estimated 8.7p a mile × 9,400 miles. Home: 26.32p/kWh ÷ 0.91 charging efficiency ÷ 3.91 miles per kWh = 7.4p a mile. Rapid: 79.0p/kWh ÷ 3.91 = 20.2p a mile. Blended 90% home, 10% rapid. Sources
Same miles in a 45 mpg petrol car
£1,665 a year (17.7p a mile) Derived 175.3p per litre × 4.546 litres per gallon ÷ 45 mpg = 17.7p a mile; × 9,400 miles. Source
This car costs about £849 a year less than the petrol car on these inputs. Petrol at 175.3p a litre, the UK average for the week of 12 October 2026.
Towing
Check a caravan or trailer against this version's published towing figures, and see how far you could go. The limits are the maker's figures, not a recommendation.
Towing range, 100% to 10%
115 to 165 miles Estimated Solo real-world range 307 miles (the official 361 miles × 0.85, our estimate) less the range loss seen in 25 published real-world towing tests (mostly caravans): 39.3% to 57.3% (10th to 90th percentile). Sources
That's the usable range from 100% down to 10% (130 to 185 miles to empty). Based on 25 published real-world tests: how we worked it out. Enter your own solo miles per kWh to base it on your driving.
Legal check
The limits below are the maker's published figures for this version. They are not a recommendation: your car's plate and handbook decide what you may tow.
- Within the braked towing limit of 1,800 kg (50 kg to spare).
- Check the VIN plate (usually on a door pillar) or your owner's handbook for the unbraked limit.
- Nose load limit: 100 kg. Check the trailer's actual nose load at the hitch with a nose-weight gauge: it must not exceed this.
- Check the VIN plate (usually on a door pillar) or your owner's handbook for the gross train weight. The check against it can't be worked out without it.
Weight guideline
Licence
If you passed your car test on or after 1 January 1997, you can drive an electric car with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 4,250 kg and tow a trailer with a MAM of up to 3,500 kg, as long as the car and trailer together are no more than 7,000 kg. If you passed before 1997, you can usually drive a car and trailer up to 8,250 kg MAM combined. (GOV.UK, Driving licence categories, checked 13 October 2026)
Where these figures come from
- Kia UK, EV6 specifications page
official range, efficiency, kerb weight, gross vehicle weight, braked towing limit, nose load, wheel sizes, max AC, AC phases. Official / Derived. Manufacturer document: facts taken, nothing copied. Checked 12 October 2026. - Open EV Data, entry "Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024"
usable battery, max DC, charging curve. Derived / Estimated. Open EV Data: MIT licence with attribution requirement. Checked 12 October 2026.
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Kia EV6 questions
What is the Kia EV6 towing capacity?
The maker's UK towing limit is 1,800 kg braked for every version we have the maker's figure for. The 84 kWh RWD (Air, GT-Line, GT-Line S) is 1,800 kg. The VIN plate (usually on a door pillar) or your owner's handbook has the figure for your exact car. See the towing tab.
How long does a Kia EV6 take to charge on a 3-pin plug?
About 24 h 16 min from 20% to 80% on a 2.3 kW 3-pin cable for the 84 kWh RWD (Air, GT-Line, GT-Line S), against about 7 h 32 min on a 7 kW home charger. See the charging times tab.
What is the Kia EV6 charging speed?
The 84 kWh RWD (Air, GT-Line, GT-Line S) takes up to 263 kW on a rapid (DC) charger and 11 kW on AC. We estimate 24 min to 30 min for 10% to 80% on a 150 kW charger: an estimate, so it's a band. See the charging times tab.
What is the Kia EV6 towing range with a caravan?
With a 1,750 kg caravan, expect about 115 to 165 miles from 100% down to 10% in the 84 kWh RWD (Air, GT-Line, GT-Line S). That's based on 25 published real-world towing tests, not a maker's figure. See the towing tab.
What is the Kia EV6 real-world range in winter?
About 255 to 315 miles from 100% to 0% in cold weather (around 0 °C), against the official 361 miles for the 84 kWh RWD (Air, GT-Line, GT-Line S). That's based on published real-world range tests. See the real-world range tab.
How much does a Kia EV6 cost to run?
About 8.7p a mile, or £816 for 9,400 miles a year, charging at home at 26.32p per kWh (the Ofgem price cap) and 10% on rapid chargers. A 45 mpg petrol car would cost about £1,665. See the running costs tab.