Kia EV6 GT all-electric car with 577 bhp will debut this month

Kia has announced that it will debut the EV6 GT at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this month. The company will demonstrate the all-electric car’s performance using the event’s hillclimb and display the EV in the First Glance Paddock.

The Kia EV6 GT has a dual-motor drivetrain that provides 577 bhp and 740 Nm of torque. The EV has a top speed of 162 mph (~260 kph) and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph (~100 kph) in 3.5 seconds. The car has a driving range of 263 miles (~424 km) and can charge from 10 to 80% in 18 minutes.

For comparison, the standard RWS Kia EV6 has 226 bhp with 350 Nm torque. The vehicle has a top speed of 114 mph (~183 kph), 0 to 62 mph (~100 kph) acceleration of 7.3 seconds and up to 328 miles of range (~528 km).

GT mode is activated via a button on the steering wheel, optimizing the vehicle’s motors, steering and suspension for a pleasing driving experience. You can adjust the performance settings to suit you with My Drive mode. You can now pre-order the Kia EV6 GT for £59,995 (~US$72,469). Deliveries of the EV are due to begin in the UK at the end of the year.

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