365telugu.com online news,Hyderabad,May 25th, 2022:Kia India, one of the fastest-growing carmakers in the country, today announced the commencement of bookings for its globally acclaimed, upcoming premium offering – the Kia EV6. Built on Kia’s dedicated EV platform, theElectric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP),the EV6marks the beginning of Kia’s EV journey in the country. The vehicle can be booked with a token amount of INR 3 Lakhs exclusively through 15 select dealerships across 12 cities inIndia. Customers can also log on to the Kia India website using the link – www.kia.com/in/ to book this latest game-changer product from Kia.
Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “The Indian automotive industry is transforming, and Kia is at the forefront of this transformation.Time and again, we have proven it through our world-class products and services that cater to not just to the unmet but also the unfelt needs of Indians. The introduction of EV6 in the country reiterates the same. The EV6 isa wonderful combination of bold design, progressive engineering, innovative technologies, and exciting electric performance. We are confident that our customers will appreciate the finest Kia offering that we are getting to the market.”
The EV6 isthe most premium offering from Kia in India and is available to 100 exclusive customers in 2022on a first-come, first-serve basis. Imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), the car is scheduled to launch in the country in the first week of June 2022.
The Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 is the first dedicated Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) launched under the new Kia design philosophy ‘Opposites United’, displaying a future-oriented EV design characterized by high-tech details. It brings long-range, zero-emissions power, ultra-fastcharging, and distinctive styling together to form one compelling package. The car will be available in India in exclusive GT Line trims and comes fully equipped with innovative technologies like themulti-charging system, the world’s first charging system that operates with both 400V and 800V chargers without the need of an additional controller.The list also includes key features like:
· Ultra-fast charging:Charges the vehicle from 10% to 80% in as little as 18 minutes using a 350KWh charger
· Vehicle to load: Allows the Kia EV6 to power other devices (enough to power a medium-size home AC) by employing a 2-way charging technology.
· Dual motor All wheel drive (AWD) system:Delivers superior acceleration and all-weather grip.
· Drive modes:Options for owners to choose from Normal, Sport and Eco modes that allow them to experience a significant performance & efficiency change to suit their requirements
· Smart regenerative braking system: The latest generation of Kia’s Smart regenerative braking systemrecuperates kinetic energy to maximize driving range and efficiency. The EV6 comes equipped with six regenerative braking levels (none, 1 to 3, ‘i-PEDAL’, or auto mode), where-in ‘i-PEDAL’ driving mode allows the car to harvest the maximum amount of energy from its brakes and enables the driver to bring the vehicle to a gentle halt without needing to push the brake pedal.
Electrifying performance
The Kia EV6 demonstrates Kia’s technological leadership through its combination of outstanding high-speed charging and exhilaratingperformance.The India version of the EV6 packs the 77.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, generating 229ps electric power in 2WD and a thrilling 325ps in AWD variant. On a single full charge, the car can travel up to 528 kilometres as per the WLTP combined cycle, keeping the range anxiety of its owner aside – one of the significant barriers to EV ownership. The acceleration of the Kia EV6 also makes it one of the most desirable EVs all over the world, advancing from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds.