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Kia’s first dedicated EV shows off new styling, greater range

The Kia EV6 is getting a mid-life nip and tuck with updated styling and a larger battery, which is due in Australia in the second quarter of 2025.

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Kia’s EV6 is currently having a song-and-dance made over it at the 2025 Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne as part of the Korean maker’s signature event sponsorship, but the EV’s facelift was originally revealed last year.

The EV6’s styling has been updated in line with newer Kia models like the smaller EV5 with sharper ‘Star Map’ lighting - the company’s latest design signature - and sharper-looking bumpers which have brought a 15mm increase in overall length.

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The taillights have adopted new graphics, while the rear bumper has been redesigned for a similar look to the front. There are new wheel options ranging from 19- to 21-inches in size.

Under the body a new 84kWh battery replaces the previous 77.4kWh unit for more driving range. Though Kia is yet to confirm local figures, the Euro-spec GT-Line RWD claims an increase in driving range from 528km to 582km (WLTP).

The top-spec GT has seen revised ride and handling tuning for “increased natural feel and grip levels, as well as improved rough road control and improved steering feedback”, according to Kia. Part of the changes included a stiffer rear sway bar, softer front sprints and a new steering system.

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Inside, the EV6 has also been updated with the company’s latest ‘ccNC’ infotainment system with features like over-the-air updates and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These features are seen through new dual 12.3-inch screens for the infotainment and driver’s display.

The EV6 range also features a redesigned steering wheel design, an updated centre console with revised materials and fingerprint recognition (for the GT-Line and GT).

The EV6 was the first car Kia designed as an EV from the ground up, using a dedicated platform and electricals not shared with a hybrid/plug-in hybrid.

More details about the updated Kia EV6 will be announced closer to its second quarter 2025 launch.

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