Revealed for the primary time in March 2021, the South Korean carmaker is already making ready the KIA EV6 facelift, their first devoted All-Electrical car (codenamed as CV) and for the primary time we noticed it testing in Europe courtesy of our colleagues at SB-Medien.
Discovered close to Hyundai-Kia Technical Heart in Rüsselsheim, Germany, the up to date Kia EV6 was captured closely camouflaged however regardless of that, it’s simple to see the variations. We are able to admire larger variations that impacts the entrance design for the primary time, with new headlights.
Speaking concerning the powertrain, we don’t anticipate many modifications in comparison with the presently line-up regardless of a small fine-tuning to make the electrical motors extra environment friendly and doubtless including a better density battery pack to extend the electrical vary. In line with some sources, Kia plans so as to add LFP batteries with a view to make the EV6 extra inexpensive.
The rear design of the KIA EV6 stays the identical
As for the within, wanting on the not too long ago launched EV9, you may wager Kia will apply the identical third display curved glass system in addition to the newest security and tech options together with on demand options. It’s troublesome to know when Kia plans to launch this facelift however we don’t anticipate it earlier than Summer time 2024 in South Korea, with European and US-spec fashions arriving by finish of 2024.
Regardless of the world is not dealing with a semiconductor scarcity, Kia remains to be struggling to supply the present EV6 and one other prime fashions resembling Sorento or e-Niro so it’s troublesome to foretell if these schedules will likely be fulfilled. It appears like a few of the orders will likely be delivered as a refreshed mannequin if that state of affairs doesn’t get higher throughout 2023.
What do you anticipate concerning the up to date KIA EV6?