After launching EV6 in 2022, Kia is looking to expand its EV lineup in India with the flagship EV9 electric SUV. It has been spotted testing in India for the first time.
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The sharp edges fused with the long clean lines and the sheer size of the KIA EV6 make sure that you will not forget coming across one.
Launched in June 2022, the Kia EV6 was initially sold only through 15 Kia outlets across 12 cities in India, but has witnessed strong demand, with over 400 units delivered.
As part of its EV roadmap, Kia will launch its India-centric EV by 2025 in the country.
While mass-market EVs have improved over the year its still the more expensive imported models that offer the best range.
Kia had previously announced that the EV6 was restricted to only 100 units for India in 2022 and all examples have now been spoken for.
The Kia EV6 enters Indian via the CBU route with only 100 units allocated for our market.
The Kia EV6 comes to India as a completely built unit (CBU) model and initially, the carmaker will only bring 100 units of the electric crossover.
The Kia EV6 scored 90 per cent in adult occupant protection, 87 per cent in child occupant protection and 64 per cent in vulnerable road user protection. The car also went on to score 88 per cent in safety assist systems on board, achieving a high safety rating overall.
With only 100 units allocated for India for 2022, customers can book the Kia EV6 electric crossover for a token amount of Rs. 3 lakh.
The Korean carmaker's first ever electric car, the Kia EV6 will launch in India on June 2, 2022, with pre-bookings opening on May 26.
Kia America sold its 10 millionth unit since sales first commenced in 1993.
The upcoming Kia EV6 is expected to arrive in RWD and AWD variants with the former promising a range of 528 km and the latter offering 425 km on a single charge. Both variants will be powered by the same 77.4 kWh battery pack.
Sitting on the e-GMP platform, the EV6 measures in at almost 4.7 m in length and packs in a 2900 mm wheelbase.
The EV6 is a significant level up from what Kia is offering right now in India, in terms of in-car tech and ADAS.
One of the key highlights of the upcoming Kia EV6 electric crossover is its cabin. It is equipped with futuristic design, premium interior, and a host of smart features and tech.
The Kia EV6 electric crossover will come to India via the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route and will be positioned above Rs. 50 lakh.
The experiment by Kia reveals that listening to classical music helps keep the driver calmer which also impacts the range of the vehicle.
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