Kia EV6 GT: Blazing Fast on the Road - Lightning Quick Back in Shape

The heir to the Stinger GT is here. With impressive performance data, the EV6 GT not only puts the combustion engine sibling in the shade. Kia's crossover also takes on a phalanx of the fastest supercars. Under the title "The Kia EV6 GT - Engineered for emotional performance" an unusual spot for Kia is circulating on the internet. The EV6 competes with five supercars in a drag race on the 400-meter track. The competitors are: Mercedes-AMG GT, McLaren 570S, Porsche 911 Targa 4, Lamborghini Ursus, and Ferrari California T. When the light turns green, the Kia - typical for an electric vehicle with full torque from 0 - storms ahead of everyone at first. It is only towards the end of the 400-meter track that the McLaren overtakes it and narrowly crosses the finish line first.

This is how the electric racing SUV drives

We had the opportunity to experience the performance of the EV6 GT with a professional driver as part of the presentation at Kia's European headquarters in Frankfurt. All drives took place on the streets and highways around the banking metropolis. We experienced the breathtaking acceleration in the fast lane of the A5 with moderate traffic. The 585 horsepower seemingly effortlessly brought the 2,260-kilogram (curb weight) heavy vehicle to its top speed – only to have to reel it back to cruising speed due to traffic with the powerful brakes.

After several such acceleration performances, the Kia driver further demonstrated the drift mode in the highway on- and off-ramps, throwing the rear seat passengers around with some abrupt lane changes. The bucket seats up front kept the passengers firmly in place. The EV6 GT delivers its power and traction in an extremely refined manner, but it also has immense potential to be mistaken for a super sports car.

GT driving mode and e-LSD

The GT model has some modifications that distinguish it from the standard EV6. First up is the GT's drivetrain, which consists of two electric motors - the 160 kW (218 PS) front motor combined with the 270 kW (367 PS) rear motor mobilizes a combined output of 430 kW (585 PS) and 740 Nm of torque. The electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD) automatically directs torque to the wheels with the most grip during cornering, ensuring no power is lost.

Power in Sulfur Yellow: The GT Button

The GT Button shines in distinctive sulfur yellow at the bottom right of the steering wheel. This allows you to switch the vehicle to Sport mode. The GT driving mode automatically optimizes the electric motors, braking, steering, suspension, E-LSD, and the vehicle's electronic stability control to their most dynamic settings. However, the driver can also adjust each setting to their individual driving preferences by accessing "My Drive." For those who enjoy lateral dynamics, a new drift mode is also hidden in the menu.

The black bucket seats with vegan "suede" covers feel very high-quality. Kia's designers have created an interior with a premium look, adorned here and there with some sporty touches such as metal applications with the GT logo or neon yellow accents.

Proven Basis

The already impressive design of the EV6 still attracts attention. The muscular fenders and coupe-like appearance evoke associations with Jaguar or Italian sports car manufacturers. Despite its sporty flat design, the EV6, thanks to the particularly flat battery pack of the E-GMP platform and its generous 2.9-meter wheelbase, offers interior space similar to that of a mid-size SUV. Space conditions are therefore excellent even in the GT.

The new top model of the EV6 range does not initially drive much differently than its less powerful siblings. The external changes are modest, including a different front bumper, a slightly altered rear, larger 21-inch wheels with yellow anodized brake calipers, and sports bucket seats inside. The EV6 GT is exclusively available with the large 77.4 kWh battery.