E-car hit even makes Porsche tremble

With its electric cars, Kia is increasingly becoming a serious competitor for the biggest names in the automotive industry. The Korean manufacturer has now presented the next step on this path. The EV6 GT even approaches the spearhead of electric cars from Germany and makes serious competition for Porsche.

Kia challenges Porsche with an e-car: The EV6 GT sets standards

Kia is taking the next step on the way to becoming an e-car producer that can have a say worldwide. The South Korean manufacturer has presented the sports version of the successful Stromer EV6: the EV6 GT. For Kia, the sporty e-car marks a whole new claim.

This becomes clear at the top speed: The EV6 can reach speeds of up to 260 km/h and sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. In terms of top speed, Kia is even catching up with Porsche’s figurehead for e-mobility. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has thus made it among the fastest electric cars. With the acceleration, the EV6 GT leaves Tesla’s Model Y behind, among others.

In the driving modes as well as in the overall appearance of the EV6 GT Kia focuses on sportiness and dynamics. The high degree of personalization options should suit drivers who like to delve deep into the subject. The individual controls of the driving modes can also be individually adjusted in a “My Drive” mode.

Two electric motors provide the necessary power, which together achieve 430 kW. Customers can also expect a high-quality interior and the multimedia equipment already familiar from the EV6. According to Kia, pre-orders for the GT version should begin in the second half of 2022. Of the Start of production is scheduled for Septemberthe first models are to be delivered this year.

With the EV6 GT, the Car of the Year 2022 gets a worthy addition:

EV6 GT: Beats Porsche and costs a lot less

In other respects, one remains true to what customers know from the EV6 – after all, the car of the year 2022. The maximum However, the range drops slightly to up to 424 km. With the EV6 (for testing) up to 470 km are possible according to the WLTP standard. This is due to the significantly more powerful engine, which still has to be powered by the 77.4 kWh battery. With 800 V fast charging, 18 minutes should be enough to supply the Kia with fresh electricity from 10 to 80 percent.

Kia is still holding back on the price. However, it is clear that drivers can look forward to better values ​​than most versions of the Porsche Taycan – and probably for significantly less money.