Best Kia Electric Cars in India in 2024

Updated on: 23rd April, 2024 IST

Founded in May 2017, Kia India, a subsidiary of the Korean Automotive giant Kia, started its Indian chapter with the Seltos, a sufficiently premium compact SUV that takes on the likes of Hyundai Creta. Over the years, the carmaker added more models to its lineup, with most of these additions fairing very well in the market.

Interestingly, even though the carmaker enjoys a vast lineup of high-end cars in the international market, it decided to bring to our shores an electric car as its halo model. We’re talking about the Kia EV6 here - a world-class EV that has won numerous accolades and has been appreciated by car experts across countries.

Thanks to the high price and the limited demand, only a handful of units of the EV6 are imported to India every year. That said, the EV6 pretty much justifies its price tag and comes across as a well-rounded option for anyone looking for a premium electric vehicle. With that in mind, let’s have a closer look at the Kia EV6, considered by many as the best Kia electric car in India in 2024.

Model	Fuel Type	Body Type	Range	Ex-Showroom Price	Used Car Price
Kia EV6	Electric	Crossover	708 km	₹60.95 lakh-₹65.95 lakh	Not Applicable

1. Kia EV6

Available at a relatively high starting price of ₹70.95 lakh, the Kia EV6 is certainly among one of the most highly priced cars in its segment in India. However, one of the major reasons for this stratospheric pricing is that it comes to us through the Completely Built Up (CBU) route. Also, only a limited number of units of the EV6 are earmarked for India this year.

Moreover, these will be available only at 15 Kia India dealerships spread across 12 cities. Right now, the EV6 doesn’t have a direct competitor, but it’s important to note that the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which bears a close resemblance, was launched earlier this year.

The Ioniq 5 is priced more competitively due to the local assembly as well as lower specs. Meanwhile, the Kia EV6 is available with a bigger 77.4 kWh battery pack. There are two versions on offer–Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and All Wheel Drive (AWD). The former offers a power output of 229 bhp and a peak torque of 350 Nm, while the latter has a stellar power output of 326 bhp and an incredibly high torque of 605 Nm. The fact that the Kia EV6 GT can sprint from 0-100 km/h in a scintillating 3.5 seconds, is testament to the power it packs

The maximum driving range per charge in the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) cycle is 528 km while it’s 708 km as per Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). Even in the real world driving conditions, one can safely expect a range of over 450 km. The EV6 can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes using a 350 kW DC fast charger. On a 50 kW fast charger, the battery takes 73 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent. For home charging, the Kia EV6 comes with a 22 kW wall box that is likely to charge the EV completely in a few hours (the official figures aren’t available).

Ex-showroom Price (Delhi): ₹60.95 lakh-₹65.95 lakh

Key Specifications of the Kia EV6

Engine	Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Setup (Front & Rear)
Transmission	e-CVT
Range	406 km (ARAI), 528 km (WLTP)
Maximum Power	136 bhp
Peak Torque	405 Nm
Fuel Type	Electric
Battery Capacity	77.4kWh Lithium Ion
Seating Capacity	5
Body Type	Crossover
Boot Space	572 litre

Key Features of the Kia EV6

12.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit

12.0-inch digital instrument cluster

14-speaker Meridian audio system

Apple CarPlay

Android Auto

Wireless smartphone charging

Wi-Fi hotspot

Standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert

Standard adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist

Remote parking assist

Vegan leather trimmed steering wheel

Paddle shift for drive mode select

Vegan leather upholstery

Dual automatic air conditioning

Heated steering wheel

Rear centre armrest with cupholder

Illuminated glove box

Heated front seats

Centre side front airbags

Twin front airbag

Twin curtain airbag

Brake assist system

Front centre airbag

Vehicle stability management

Electric parking brake with auto hold function

Multi collision brake assist

Front passenger airbag cut-off switch

Hill start assist control (HAC)

Tyre pressure monitoring system

What’s Good:

Unbelievably long list of features Features
Impressive driving range
Vegan leather upholstery make it more eco-friendly

What’s Not Good:

Steep price point
Lack of performance related data

Conclusion

As is evident from our blog,there is just one Kia electric car on sale in India in 2024. And even though the EV6 is an expensive proposition, it’s a pretty special car. For starters, it’s a world-class model that comes with various high-end safety and security features.

Additionally, the EV6 offers a posh cabin with vegan leather upholstery that is in accordance with the push towards adoption of green mobility. Finally, the EV6 offers a very strong performance that is comparable to some of the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) sports cars available around the world. And the icing on the cake here is the colossal driving range that ensures fewer charging stops. All these factors work together to make the EV6 one of the best Kia electric cars ever!