If you’re in the market for a brand-new EV, you probably should take a look at our list of EVs that you should buy brand-new instead of used.
Unfortunately, the Kia EV6 is one of those EVs because, while the EV6 has won numerous awards and is highly acclaimed, it isn’t enough for it to have strong resale values. The EV6 loses 33.3 percent of its value according to iSeeCars just after a year of ownership, and that’s why we recommend buying a slightly used one as opposed to brand new.
If you want to go all-in on an EV6, that would be the EV6 GT, a high-performance variant of the Kia EV6. Unlike the Ioniq 5 N, which is almost a completely different beast entirely, the EV6 GT offers a performance that’s somewhere in between the EV6 GT-Line, which is mostly a variant focused on aesthetics, and the Ioniq 5 N. That’s also reflected in its price tag of $61,600, and at that price, everything is pretty much standard equipment
The Kia EV6 GT, just like the Ioniq 5, has been acclaimed for its exterior and interior styling. Both vehicles have pushed the boundaries for what you can expect from a compact electric crossover SUV. Actually, the EV6 GT somewhat nicely blurs the lines between crossover, hatchback, and even a wagon, to some degree. It’s more than just a pretty face and a nice interior, however. It’s got a lot of punch and a lot of smarts to stand out in the segment.
EV6 GT | Model Y Performance | Ioniq 5 N | |
| EV6 GT Model Y Performance Ioniq 5 N Drivetrain | Dual motor AWD | Dual motor AWD | Dual motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 576 hp | 527 hp | 641 hp |
| Torque | 545 lb-ft | 487 lb-ft | 545 lb-ft |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4 seconds | 3.5 seconds | 3.4 seconds |
| Battery size | 77.4 kWh | 78.1 kWh | 84 kWh |
| EPA-estimated range | 218 miles | 276 miles | TBA |
| MSRP | $61,600 | $51,490 | $66,100 |