The updated Kia EV6 has landed in Australia two years after its debut, offering refined specifications alongside modest price increases.

The lineup retains its four variants, with entry-level Air starting at $72,660 before on-road costs and the high-end GT topping out at $99,660 before on-roads - each model up just $70 from previous versions.

A standout upgrade is the new 84kWh lithium-ion battery, more energy-dense than the prior 77.4kWh pack, which lifts the WLTP range to 582km from 528km for rear-wheel-drive models equipped with 19-inch wheels.

This larger battery powers the entire range, delivering 522km or 450km for all-wheel-drive versions depending on trim. Kia maintains the rapid charging capability, reaching 10-80 percent in 18 minutes on a 350kW DC charger.

The enhanced EV6 GT now mirrors tech from its Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sibling, including matching power figures, artificial gear shifts, and engine-like audio cues.

Kia reports better ride quality from recalibrated shock absorbers, plus extra sound insulation near the rear motor to cut cabin noise.

A reinforced B-pillar boosts structural stiffness, and second-row side airbags are now standard.

Styling updates bring the EV6 in line with Kia's current designs, including sharp daytime running lights and revised headlamps. Front bumpers and grilles differ: GT-Line and GT feature a light bar, while Air has a distinct look.

The cabin gains a refreshed infotainment setup and digital cluster via Kia's ccNC system, supporting wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and over-the-air updates.

A redesigned steering wheel appears - two-spoke on Air, three-spoke elsewhere - with fingerprint authentication on GT-Line and GT models.

New paint options include Interstellar Grey and Wolf Grey, replacing Steel Grey and Moonscape Matte, availability varying by trim.

Pricing

Model	Price before on-road costs
2026 Kia EV6 Air RWD	$72,660 (+$70)
2026 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD	$79,660 (+$70)
2026 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD	$87,660 (+$70)
2026 Kia EV6 GT AWD	$99,660 (+$70)

Drivetrains and Efficiency

Specifications	Kia EV6 RWD	Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD	Kia EV6 GT AWD
Drivetrain	Single-motor electric	Dual-motor electric	Dual-motor electric
Battery	84kWh li-ion (+6.6kWh)	84kWh li-ion (+6.6kWh)	84kWh li-ion (+6.6kWh)
Front motor outputs	-	74kW / 255Nm	175kW (+15kW) / 370Nm (+20Nm)
Rear motor outputs	168kW / 350Nm	165kW / 350Nm	303kW (+33kW) / 400Nm (+10Nm)
Peak combined outputs	-	239kW / 605Nm	478kW (+48kW) / 770Nm (+30Nm)
Drive type	Rear-wheel drive	All-wheel drive	All-wheel drive
Tare mass	2055kg (Air +55kg) 2065kg (GT-Line +65kg)	2165kg (+60kg)	2220kg (+35kg)
0-100km/h (claimed)	7.7 seconds	5.3 seconds	3.5 seconds
Energy consumption (claimed)	15.9kWh/100km (Air) 16.9kWh/100km (GT-Line)	17.7kWh/100km	20.9kWh/100km
Claimed range (WLTP)	582km (Air +54km) 560km (GT-Line +56km)	522km (+38km)	450km (+26km)
Max AC charge rate	10.5kW	10.5kW	10.5kW
Max DC charge rate	350kW (10-80% 18min)	350kW (10-80% 18min)	350kW (10-80% 18min)
Braked towing capacity	1800kg	1800kg	1800kg

Dimensions

Dimensions	Kia EV6
Length	4695mm
Width	1890mm
Height	1550mm (excl. GT) 1545mm (GT)
Wheelbase	2900mm
Cargo capacity (VDA)	480L (rear seats up) 1250L (rear seats folded)

Every variant includes a frunk, sized at 52 litres for rear-drive models and 20 litres for all-wheel-drive ones.

Servicing and Warranty

Kia offers a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty across its vehicles. EV servicing uses prepaid plans, with intervals at 12 months or 15,000km - whichever occurs first.

Servicing and Warranty	Kia EV6
Warranty	7 years, unlimited kilometres
Roadside assistance	Service-activated, up to 8 years
Service intervals	12 months or 15,000km
Capped-price servicing	Prepaid plans

EV6 service plans are priced as follows:

Prepaid plan	Kia EV6 Air, GT-Line	Kia EV6 GT
3 years	$728	$842
5 years	$1391	$1570
7 years	$2055	$2319

Safety

The EV6 earned a five-star ANCAP rating from 2022 Euro NCAP tests.

Category	Kia EV6 (excl. GT)
Adult occupant protection	90 per cent
Child occupant protection	87 per cent
Vulnerable road user protection	64 per cent
Safety assist	88 per cent

Key standard safety features:

7 airbags, including:
- Centre side
- Front side
- Curtain
- Rear side (NEW)
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Autonomous emergency braking
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
Blind-spot monitoring
Driver attention monitoring
Front and rear parking sensors
Lane-centring
Lane-keep assist
Junction assist
Safe exit warning
Rear cross-traffic alert
Reversing camera
Tyre pressure monitoring

GT-Line extras:

Blind-spot view monitor
Parking collision avoidance
Safe exit assist
Surround-view monitor
Remote Smart Park Assist 2

Standard Equipment

Australia gets three tiers of the refreshed Kia EV6.

2026 Kia EV6 Air key features:

19-inch alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit
325mm ventilated front brake discs
325mm solid rear brake discs
Auto LED headlights (reflector type)
LED tail-lights
Rain-sensing wipers
Gloss-black wheel-arch cladding
Flush door handles
Power-folding, heated side mirrors
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Synthetic leather upholstery
6-way manual driver’s seat with lumbar
6-way manual front passenger seat
2-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
Steering wheel regen paddles
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
DAB+ digital radio
Satellite navigation
Bluetooth connectivity
Kia Connect
Over-the-air software updates
3 x front USB-C ports
2 x front seatback USB-C ports
Wireless phone charger
6-speaker sound system
Dual-zone climate control
5 drive modes:
- Normal
- Eco
- Sport
- Snow
- MyDrive
i-Pedal one-pedal driving
V2L interior socket

GT-Line upgrades:

20-inch alloy wheels
Auto LED headlights (projector type)
GT-Line exterior styling
Body-coloured wheel arch cladding
Auto-folding flush door handles
Metal scuff plates
Alloy sports pedals
Synthetic black suede/vegan white leather upholstery
White interior stitching
8-way power driver’s seat with lumbar and position memory
8-way power front passenger seat with lumbar
Heated and ventilated front seats
3-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel
Heated steering wheel
Head-up display
14-speaker Meridian sound system
Hands-free power tailgate
Sunroof
Rear privacy glass
Interior ambient lighting
Fingerprint authenticator (NEW)
V2L exterior adaptor

GT enhancements:

21-inch alloy wheels
Adaptive damping
380mm front ventilated brake discs
360mm rear ventilated brake discs
Intelligent LED headlights
GT exterior styling
Neon green brake calipers
Synthetic suede/synthetic leather upholstery
Green interior stitching
GT bucket front seats
Power steering wheel adjustment
Heated rear outboard seats
2 x rear USB-C ports (removes front seatback ports)
6 drive modes:
- Normal
- Eco
- Sport
- Snow
- MyDrive
- GT

Colours

The EV6 lineup offers seven paint choices, three exclusive to certain trims. All except Runway Red add $700.

2026 Kia EV6 colours:

Runway Red
Snow White Pearl: $700
Aurora Black Pearl: $700
Interstellar Grey: $700 (NEW, Air only)
Yacht Blue: $700 (Air only)
Glacier: $700 (Air only)
Wolf Grey: $700 (NEW, GT-Line and GT only)

Steel Grey (ex-Air) and Moonscape Matte (ex-GT-Line/GT) have been discontinued.