Kia EV6 GT – Performance Edition

Kia EV6 GT is the fastest production Kia ever made. With 585 hk, all-wheel drive and 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, it challenges significantly more expensive sports cars – with zero emissions.

Kia EV6 GT in red – performance edition from the front
Kia EV6 GT – Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC)

Kia EV6 GT Performance

The EV6 GT is powered by dual permanent magnet motors that together deliver 430 kW (585 hk) and a massive torque of 740 Nm. All power is transferred to all four wheels via Kia's e-AWD system with electronic differential brake (e-LSD) on both axles.

The result? 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 260 km/h. That makes the EV6 GT faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera S and on par with a BMW M3 Competition – but at a significantly lower price and without a drop of petrol.

The GT version has a dedicated drift mode that sends more power to the rear wheels for controlled oversteer. The chassis is retuned with stiffer suspension, sport dampers and a more direct steering rack. The brakes are upgraded with larger discs and green brake calipers that signal GT identity.

585 horsepower
3.5 sec 0–100
740 Nm torque
260 km/h top speed

EV6 GT vs Standard EV6

How does the GT differ from the other EV6 versions? Here we compare the most important specifications.

EV6 RWDEV6 AWDEV6 GT
Power229 hk325 hk585 hk
Torque350 Nm605 Nm740 Nm
0–100 km/h7.3 s5.2 s3.5 s
Top speed185 km/h185 km/h260 km/h
Range528 km506 km424 km
Max DC charging240 kW240 kW350 kW
DriveRWDAWDAWD + e-LSD
Drift modeNoNoYes
Price599 900 kr649 900 kr899 900 kr

Kia EV6 GT Price in Sweden

The Kia EV6 GT costs 899 900 kr in Sweden. That is 250 000 kr more than the EV6 AWD – but for that money you get more than double the power, drift mode, sports seats with Alcantara, 21-inch alloy wheels, Brembo-style brakes and a completely retuned chassis.

The standard equipment includes:

  • GT-specific sports seats with Alcantara and green stitching
  • 21" alloy wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres
  • Electronic differential brake (e-LSD) front and rear
  • GT mode and drift mode
  • Head-Up Display with AR navigation
  • Meridian premium sound (14 speakers)
  • 360° camera and remote parking assistant
  • V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) 3,6 kW

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Is the EV6 GT Worth the Money?

The EV6 GT competes in an interesting segment. The Tesla Model 3 Performance offers similar acceleration (3.3 s) at a lower price (~579 900 kr), but lacks the GT's drift mode, sport chassis and premium interior. The BMW iX xDrive50 costs significantly more (~899 900 kr) with worse performance.

Pros: Brutal performance, 800V charging, drift mode, 7-year warranty, complete standard equipment, unique driving pleasure among EVs in this price range.

Cons: 424 km range (lower than RWD), high consumption during sporty driving, 250 000 kr more than the AWD version, limited ground clearance.

Our verdict: If you want an EV that is truly fun to drive – not just fast in a straight line – the EV6 GT is one of the best choices under one million kronor. The drift mode and the retuned chassis make it unique in its class. But if range and price are more important, the Kia EV6 AWD is the smarter choice.

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FAQ about Kia EV6 GT

The Kia EV6 GT accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds thanks to 585 hk and all-wheel drive with electronic differential brake. This makes it faster than most sports cars on the market.

The EV6 GT costs 899 900 kr in Sweden. The price includes complete equipment with sports seats, 21-inch wheels, drift mode, Head-Up Display and Meridian sound. No options list required.

The EV6 GT has a 424 km WLTP range. This is lower than the standard models due to higher power, wider tyres and sportier tuning. In real-world driving, you can expect 330–380 km.

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