Kia Motors is all set to introduce the new electric vehicles in 2022. The upcoming Kia EV6 will be the company’s first electrified offering in the country. Kia EV, the crossover, is likely to launch as the new 2022 electric vehicle in June this year. Meanwhile, there is no official confirmation about the launch of the 2022 electric car Kia EV6 in India by Kia Motors.
As per the report from AUTOCAR India, the EV6 is a midsize, compact SUV based on a fully electrified platform. The report claims that these electric vehicles could launch with high specifications. Also Read: Asus ROG Phone 6, ROG Phone 6 Pro with up to 18GB RAM launched; full review
Recently, an undisguised Kia EV6 was sighted on the roads of Hyderabad, indicating that the launch date is approaching. Moreover, it’s possible that the new electric vehicle is being tested on Indian roads. Much of the foundations of the latest Kia electric vehicle 2022 are shared with its Hyundai-owned brother, the IONIQ 5.
2022 Kia Electric Car in India
Kia Motors will launch the Kia EV6 electric car in India via the completely built unit (CBU) route. These 2022 electric vehicles will launch under the premium price segment. Remember that this Kia EV will be the first in a six-model drive from the Kia-Hyundai partnership by 2024. Also Read: iPhone 2023 to use Apple-made 5G modems instead of Qualcomm ones
Kia EV6 price in India (expected)
As for the information, this Kia electric car has already been launched in other global markets. This launch gives us a very good idea about what to expect from the new EV cars in India in 2022. In the US market, the all-new 2022 Kia EV6 price starts at USD 33400, roughly Rs 25.5 lakh. Also Read: Hyundai India to launch 6 new EVs, including an electric SUV
The Kia electric car is likely to get a price slightly on the higher side in India. This price could be on the higher side because of the taxes offered by the Indian government. Meanwhile, there is no official confirmation about the launch date and price of the 2022 Kia EV6 electric car in India. Also Read: OnePlus Nord N20 5G render appears online; spotted with AMOLED display
Kia Hyundai partnership in India
The Kia-Hyundai alliance must serve as a launchpad for several other electric vehicles from Kia Motors and Hyundai. As mentioned above, the Kia EV6 shares substantial underpinnings with its Hyundai IONIQ 5, which will be the first vehicle to enter the Indian market.
Moreover, the EV6 will be the company’s first electric vehicle in India. Furthermore, it will be available as a CBU in the country. As a result, when this electric car arrives in India, there will be little to no changes required to be done on it. Also Read: Hyundai Creta Knight Edition launched at Rs 13.5 lakh: What’s New in Knight Edition?
These Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ 5 will be the first of the six models from the South Korean automobile giant launching by 2024, based on the e-GMP platform. The e-GMP platform may also serve as a foundation for future models under development. Read about BMW IX M60 electric vehicle 2022.
The Kia Motors platform will likely get new changes and adaptations for future coming models on the same platform. Apart from the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai IONIQ 5, a small mass-market SUV, the Kia e-Niro will arrive soon in India. Moreover, in India, a facelift version of the Hyundai Kona EV is also likely to launch soon.
Kia EV6 Dimensions
The all-new Kia EV India gets the same 2900mm wheelbase. In India, it is the same as the Kia Telluride. Furthermore, the Kia EV6 is also comparable to the width of the Ford Mustang Mach E. Moreover, the wheelbase of the Kia EV is comparable with the one on the Tesla Model Y. Check out more about the Mercedes electric car.
Kia EV6 specifications
Meanwhile, the Kia EV6 is a sporty and sleek-looking crossover that embodies Kia’s “Opposites United design concept.”. The Hyundai-Kia e-GMP platform for electric cars is the foundation for the future CBU import.
Kia Motors will be launching the EV 6 electric car in two powertrain variants in India. These variants are also likely to launch as a single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) setup and a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD). Also Read: New Gaming laptops launched under MSI Leopard, Pulse, and Katana series
Power and Battery Package
According to reports, the RWD variant of the EV6 offers 170 hp. At the same time, the dual-motor AWD variant can bump the power up to 235 hp. These power figures for the Kia EV can reach when the electric car gets with the base 58kWh battery pack.
Moreover, Kia Motors offers another option to upgrade to a higher-spec 77.4kWh battery pack. Also Read: Kia EV9 SUV electric car, the US launch confirmed
With a bigger battery pack, the single-motor Kia EV 2022 on the RWD variant delivers 229 hp. However, when paired with the dual-motor configuration from the AMD variant, it will deliver 325 hp of power. Also Read: ZTE Axon 30 5G comes with next-gen under-display camera
GT Lineup
A GT Line grade on the Kia EV, comparable to the sporty GT lineup of the Kia Sonet and Kia Seltos. The dual-motor will also benefit the AWD variants with a strong 585 hp and 740 Nm of peak torque. Also Read: Motorola Moto G60S, Moto G50 5G and Edge 20 Lite launching soon
Kia EV6 Features
As for the features, the upcoming Kia EV6 will get connected car technology and an all-new two-spoke starring wheel design. Kia Motors also offers an augmented reality heads-up display (HUD) and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), mainly for safety.
The EV6 electric car will also get a dual-screen layout. In this layout, one screen is for the driver instrument cluster. At the same time, the other screen is the entertainment system. Also Read: Fast charging for the next generation Apple iPhone 13 series
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