Kia Ireland tells us of what it calls “unprecedented interest” in its first dedicated electric vehicle, the new EV6.
Customers are now able to order the EV6 from their local dealer, ahead of production starting mid-2021. The first EV6 deliveries will commence here in October.
Ronan Flood, MD of Kia Ireland, says making the EV6 available to customers for dealer order at this stage in the car’s journey shows the "excitement, interest and passion" that this forward-looking, state-of-the-art battery electric vehicle has already created.
“The huge buzz around the Kia EV6 is unlike any other model we have brought to market and it is proof that electric vehicles can be fun and are getting Irish motorists energised when it comes to considering sustainable mobility.”
Kia Ireland will initially offer two trim levels, EV6 and EV6 GT Line, both rear-wheel-drive (RWD ). Claiming capability of more than 510kms on a full charge, Kia says the EV6 is equipped with the long-range (77.4kWh/ ) battery pack paired with a 168kW (229ps ) electric motor. Both models are also fitted with a heat pump.
The EV6 (priced at €50,000 including SEAI Grant ) comes with a host of comfort, convenience and safety features as standard including 19 inch alloys, dual 12.3 inch curved driver display screens, UVO Connect, charcoal grey vegan leather upholstery with premium relaxation seats, LED headlamps and smart power tailgate.
Key additions to the EV6 GT Line (at €54,345 including SEAI Grant ) include GT Line styling, 20 inch alloys, suede/vegan leather seats (front ventilated ), blind spot view monitors, AR heads up display and panoramic sunroof.
Kia adds that its partnership with part-owned Ionity will give EV6 customers access to some 400 high power charging stations across 24 European countries, including six in Ireland.
Ionity charge points take 18 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 per cent and around 270 seconds for 100km.
All EV6 buyers will receive a free 12 month Kia Power Package subscription that offers this Ionity fast charging service at €0.29 (normally € 0.79 ) per kWH.
