Kia’s flagship electric vehicle is back and better than ever for the new model year! The 2025 Kia EV6 near Rio Rancho, NM returns with updated style and technology, along with a larger battery for even greater driving range. Expected to arrive at American showrooms in early 2025, the Kia EV6 is a practical yet fun-to-drive crossover that seats five. Keep reading to learn more about this exceptional car.
Changes for the New Year 
Exterior updates for 2025 include a more angular headlight design to match Kia’s newer models, a modified front bumper, slight changes to the full-width taillight, and revised wheel designs. The frame has been reinforced to meet tougher safety standards, as well. GT-Line and GT-Line S trims will also boast an additional front light bar. Overall, the changes help to give the Kia EV6 a sportier appearance, all while maintaining its distinctive silhouette and dimensions.
Tweaks to the interior include a new steering wheel with a power-tilting column, an enhanced panoramic touchscreen with two 12.3-inch displays, new buttons to control the seat temperature, and a redesigned wireless charging pad. Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto are now standard, as is steering grip detection for the driver and a digital rear-view mirror. Voice control has been improved, and a fingerprint-authentication system for unlocking doors and starting the car is now available.
As for power, the previous 77.4-kWh battery has been replaced with a larger 84-kWh battery pack, improving driving range. Another perk of the 84-kWh battery is a 2700-pound towing capacity for the Kia EV6.
2025 Kia EV6 near Rio Rancho, NM: Power and Performance
The base Kia EV6 has an electric motor on the rear axle and is, therefore, a rear-wheel drive vehicle. However, you can choose two electric motors placed on both axles for all-wheel drive. RWD models offer 167 horsepower with the smaller 63-kWh battery or 225 hp with the 84-kWh pack, while AWD models with the dual motor setup will crank out 320 hp with 446 lb-ft of torque. The top-tier GT trim’s output is now 601 hp with 545 lb-ft of torque, which can rise to 641 hp/568 lb-ft in GT mode for short surges of extra power. It also features enhancements such as firmer chassis tuning, an electronic limited-slip differential, adaptive suspension, and stronger brakes. The GT trim will also sport a Virtual Gear Shift that mimics gears with sounds, visuals, and sensations from motor torque adjustments.
EPA ratings have not been released for the new model, but the prior model was good for 310 miles of range for the larger battery and non-GT trim, while the GT trim’s range was 218 miles. Expect higher numbers for the 2025 model. When using a 350-kW fast charger, the battery can be replenished up to 80% in under 18 minutes.
Interior Comfort
The interior of the Kia EV6 is elegant and high-tech with its vast, digitized screens, a two-tone, two-spoke steering wheel, a center console start button, and gold accents throughout the cabin. Passenger space is ample in both front and rear seats.
The panoramic layout of the screens features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster that flows into a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. In addition to the new wireless phone setup, you’ll get wireless charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and available over-the-air updates and voice commands. Upgrade to a Meridian audio system with 14 speakers for a nearly symphonic experience!
A Good Buy?
The 2025 Kia EV6 near Rio Rancho, NM has it all - from a stylish and spacious interior to a longer range than before - at an affordable price! Visit us at Fiesta Kia, 7400 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, to learn more about this fantastic electric crossover.
There are four trim levels of the EV6, beginning with Light, Wind, GT-Line, and finally the GT. Several powertrain configurations are also available, with more on offer than before. Kia is introducing the Light Long Range RWD and the Light e-AWD models for the new year, making a less expensive option with the more powerful electric motor(s) and bigger battery pack. These variants pair the larger 77.4 kWh battery and stronger motors (RWD with 225 horsepower and AWD with 320 hp) with the base trim, which was unavailable in prior years. The most economical model is still the Light RWD version, which continues with the smaller 58 kWh battery pack and an electric motor producing 167 hp. Acceleration gets thrilling with the 320-horsepower GT-Line sprinting from a standstill to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds, while the 576-hp GT model does it in a mere 3.2 seconds! 
You can easily see significant design differences between the two models, though both are quite appealing. With a curved nose and flat roof, the EV6 has a streamlined look and lower stance. Arrow-shaped LED light bars make for dramatic headlights mounted above the triangular air vents and bumper. The rear end is raked but with rounded contouring and angled lower sides. 