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Used 2022 Kia EV6 SUV Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Kia EV6 is a compact EV that skirts the line between crossover and hatchback. The EV6 is sold in four trim levels: Light, Wind, GT-Line and 1st Edition. Kia offers different combinations of battery packs and electric motors that result in different power outputs and range. Here's what you'll need to know.

Light

  • RWD only with a single rear-mounted electric motor (167 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque)
  • Battery pack with 58 kWh of capacity
  • EPA-estimated range: 232 miles of range on a full charge

Wind and GT-Line

  • RWD: stronger rear motor (225 hp)
  • AWD: adds a second motor up front (combined motor output: 320 hp, 446 lb-ft of torque)
  • Battery pack: 77.4 kWh
  • EPA-estimated range: 310 miles of range (RWD) or 274 miles (AWD)

1st Edition

  • Comes standard with the above AWD configuration

Another EV6 model called the GT will be available later in the model year or for 2023. This will be the sport version of the EV6 and will produce 576 hp.

Light
Feature highlights for this base trim include:

  • 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated and power-folding mirrors
  • Keyless entry and start
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Rear air vents
  • Power-adjustable driver's seat
  • Heated front seats
  • Cloth/faux leather combination upholstery
  • Driver's seat memory settings

It also comes with:

  • Digital instrument panel
  • 12.3-inch touchscreen
  • Navigation system
  • Six-speaker audio system
  • Satellite radio
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
  • Front and second-row USB ports
  • Wireless charging pad
  • Wi-Fi hotspot

Every EV6 also comes with a generous set of advanced safety features. These include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the EV6 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Kia and the car in front)

Wind
Adds more premium features, such as:

  • Gloss black exterior accents
  • Hands-free liftgate
  • Heated steering wheel (AWD only)
  • Power-adjustable passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Faux leather upholstery
  • 14-speaker Meridian premium audio system
  • Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Vehicle-to-load (V2L) port (allows the EV6 to supply electricity to other items, such as portable camping gear or even other electric vehicles)
  • Heat pump (AWD only, heats the cabin more efficiently than normal heater)

Optional for the Wind AWD is the Technology package, which adds:

  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention. Can be used from outside the car via the key fob)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the EV6 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot camera (displays an image of the vehicle's blind spot in the instrument panel when you activate a turn signal)
  • Rear automatic braking (applies the brakes automatically to avoid an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

GT-Line
The GT-Line is positioned as the sporty EV6 model. It starts with Wind features and adds:

  • Technology package
  • Automatically deploying and retracting door handles
  • Sunroof
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Heated steering wheel and heated rear seats (AWD only)
  • Automated lane-change assist (guides the vehicle into the next lane when the turn signal is used)
  • Evasive steering assist (enhances the forward collision mitigation system with steering-based collision avoidance)
  • More advanced versions of the forward collision mitigation system and adaptive cruise control systems

The GT-Line offers two packages that alter the seating upholstery. You can choose from faux leather seats with a faux suede trim or faux suede seats with a faux leather trim. You can also opt for 20-inch wheels if you get the AWD model.

1st Edition
The 1st Edition is limited to 1,500 units and will only be produced for the 2022 model year. It's based on the AWD GT-Line (and all the upgrades that come with it) and adds:

  • Unique exterior and interior color combinations (Glacier White exterior/dark green seats; Urban Yellow exterior/black seats; Steel Matte Gray exterior/black seats)
  • 20-inch wheels
  • Plaque highlighting the production number
  • Unique doorsill plates

Which EV6 trim does Edmunds recommend?

Get the Wind trim for the best value. Compared to the base Light trim, you get some desirable extras, such as increased range, an upgraded audio system, ventilated front seats and a power liftgate. If you absolutely must have all the latest and greatest advanced safety tech, however, the GT-Line is the way to go.

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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette/cloth
leatherette
leatherette
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
Engine power
167 hp
225 hp
225 hp
Engine torque
258 lb-ft
258 lb-ft
258 lb-ft
Engine displacement
Not available
Not available
Not available
Engine configuration
Electric
Electric
Electric
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
235/55R19
235/55R19
235/55R19
Wheel size
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
19 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
136 / 100 / 117 MPGe
134 / 101 / 117 MPGe
134 / 101 / 117 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Driving Range (city/hwy)
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
See EPA Electricity Range
Fuel Type
electric
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
232 mi.
310 mi.
310 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
29
29
29
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
6.3 hr.
8.7 hr.
8.7 hr.
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
38.2 ft.
38.2 ft.
38.2 ft.
Curb weight
4,017 lb.
4,398 lb.
4,255 lb.
Ground Clearance
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
6.1 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
74.0 in.
Height
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
60.8 in.
Length
184.3 in.
184.3 in.
184.3 in.
Wheelbase
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
114.2 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
24.4 cu. ft.
24.4 cu. ft.
24.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
36.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
42.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
57.8 in.
Rear Head Room
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Leg Room
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
39.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$29,391
$30,901
$33,254
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.39
$0.41
$0.44
Depreciation
$10,977
$12,498
$14,575
Financing
$4,340
$4,331
$4,571
Taxes & Fees
$879
$877
$913
Fuel
$3,317
$3,317
$3,317
Insurance
$3,790
$3,790
$3,790
Maintenance
$4,545
$4,545
$4,545
Repairs
$1,543
$1,543
$1,543
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black, leatherette/cloth
Charcoal/Misty Gray, leatherette
Black, leatherette
Black w/White, leatherette/sueded microfiber
White w/Black, leatherette/sueded microfiber
Black w/White, leatherette
Exterior
Gravity Blue
Snow White Pearl
Interstellar Gray
Aurora Black Pearl
Runway Red
Yacht Blue
Gravity Blue
Snow White Pearl
Interstellar Gray
Glacier
Steel Gray
Steel Matte Gray
Aurora Black Pearl
Runway Red
Yacht Blue
Snow White Pearl