Kia is planning to bring more EV6s to India.

Even before prices were announced, all 100 units initially allocated for our market had been reserved.

  • Kia received 355 reservations for the EV6 prior to its release.
  • To meet current demand, the carmaker hopes to source additional EV6 units from Korea.
  • The RWD EV6 starts at Rs 59.95 lakh and has a claimed range of over 500km.
  • Due to global supply shortages, delivery times for pending orders are uncertain.
  • Kia is still taking reservations for the EV6, with the hope that more units will be imported to India.

The Kia EV6 is a premium sporty EV with a starting price of Rs 59.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The EV6 received 355 reservations, but only 100 units were allocated to be imported here. Based on demand, Kia is working to bring more units to India and is still accepting reservations for the EV6

However, there is no guarantee that the pending orders will be filled anytime soon. A Kia spokesperson stated that the carmaker is unsure about continuing production of the EV6 in Korea due to global supply issues. As of now, the Indian office is in discussions with the parent company in Korea to bring as many EV6s as possible to our shores to meet demand while they are available.


The EV6 is Kia's first all-electric vehicle. As a sporty electric crossover, it features exciting and aerodynamic styling. The latter is especially important for an EV to gain more range. It even has recycled and environmentally friendly materials in the cabin for extra green points.

Two integrated 12.3-inch displays for the instrument cluster and touchscreen infotainment system, a premium 14-speaker Meridian sound system, and a heads-up display with augmented reality are among the features. A panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, and powered and ventilated front seats are among the other features. Its safety equipment includes eight airbags and ADAS technology.


Kia offers the EV6 in India in a single GT Line trim with a 77.4kWh battery pack and a range of 528km. There are two powertrain options: a single-motor rear-wheel-drive setup and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive version. It has a fast charging capacity of up to 350kW, and Kia will install 150kW fast chargers at the 15 dealerships where the EV6 is sold in India. A 50kW DC fast charger, which is more widely available, can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 1 hour and 13 minutes.


At launch, the EV6 has no direct competitors, but it will soon face competition from similar premium imports such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo XC40 Recharge, and even the Skoda Enyaq iV. In terms of range, performance, and price, the BMW i4 is the closest competitor.

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