Kia EV6 in Pics: Kia launches EV6 in India today; Check price, booking, features and more
Kia India on Thursday launched its fully electric vehicle EV6 in the country.
Kia EV6: Kia India on Thursday launched its fully electric vehicle EV6 in the country. With the launch of EV6, the company forayed into the electric vehicle segment in India. The firm will sell the EV6 through 15 dealerships across 12 cities. The dealerships would be equipped with 150 kW fast chargers.
"With its eco-friendly materials, advanced technology, and highly efficient electrified powertrain, the EV6 is not just another product but a demonstration of our technological prowess and capabilities," Kia India Managing Director and CEO Tae-Jin Park said.
(With the inputs of PTI)
Kia EV6: Price
The company has introduced the Kia EV6 with a starting price of Rs 59.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The model would be available in two trims -- priced at Rs 59.95 lakh and Rs 64.95 lakh respectively.
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Kia EV6: Booking
The company said that it has received 355 bookings for the model so far. "We are now planning to increase the numbers," Kia India Chief Sales Officer Myong-sik Sohn stated. The company had earlier announced that only 100 units of EV6, which comes as a completely built unit (CBU), would be available for sales in India this year.
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Kia EV6: Features
On a single full charge, the EV6 can travel up to 528 kilometers and can sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. The vehicle can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes using a 350KWh charger. It comes with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system (in select trims), sunroof, multiple drive modes, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist, and over 60 connected features.
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Kia EV6: Managing Director's Statement
Speaking at the launch, Kia India Managing Director and CEO Tae-Jin Park said the company will invest in scaling up its presence in the EV sector. "We are fully capable of manufacturing EVs for India. The company is evaluating various battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for the market," Park said. The company plans to bring an India-centric EV by 2025, he noted.
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Kia EV6: Company's Plan
As part of its EV journey in the country, the company plans to introduce various body styles to cater to both mass market and premium segments.
"Our EV announcement for the country which includes an India-centric BEV in RV body type to be launched in 2025, is a testament to our commitment towards India and our new-age Indian customers by providing them with a sheer electric performance in the future," Park said. Kia Corporation is targeting a 6.6 percent global EV market share and 25 percent share of its sales from eco-friendly vehicles by the end of 2025.
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