In their latest release, Kia has announced that it will showcase its all-electric EV6 GT later this month at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Kia EV6 GT has 577 bhp and a top speed of 162 mph (~260 kph). To be able to accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (~100 kph) Kia EV6 GT only takes 3.5 seconds.
Kia will demonstrate electric car performance using a hillclimb event and showcase the EV at the First Glance Paddock.
The Kia EV6 GT comes with a two-motor drive that produces 577 bhp and 740 Nm of torque. The Kia EV6 GT has a driving range of 263 miles (~424 km). To be able to charge from 10 to 80% only takes 18 minutes.
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For comparison, the standard Kia EV6 RWS has 226 bhp of power and 350 Nm of torque. The Kia EV6 RWS has a top speed of 114 mph (~183 kph), 0 to 62 mph (~100 kph) in 7.3 seconds and a range of up to 328 miles (~528 km).
GT mode is activated via a button on the steering wheel. Once activated, the vehicle will automatically optimize the motor, steering and vehicle suspension for an optimal driving experience.
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Users can adjust performance settings to suit their needs with My Drive mode. If you are interested in the KIA EV6 GT, prepare £59.995 (~US$72,469) for pre-order. Deliveries of the EV will begin in the UK at the end of the year.
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