Your Definitive Guide to the new Kia EV6 Electric Car Lease Option

The new Kia EV6 Electric Car Lease Option - Your Definitive Guide

The transition to new electric cars, like the revised Kia EV6, are contingent on many different facets. This isn’t just about having enough vehicles to choose from (new or used); we have to bring a variety of aspects together which ensure the various stakeholders deliver the right result for the actual customer / driver.

For example, the BBC reported on a story from West Sussex where the local authority are consulting on installing more electric charging points throughout the area. The local Councillor specifically acknowledges the need for robust infrastructure for the residents to access all-electric vehicles in light of the impending ZEV Mandate changes, which will see an end to the sale of new combustion cars in the UK by 2035 (or 2030 if Labour do push the changes forwards).

Local initiatives like this are so key as they do help bring confidence to those residents who do not have off-road parking or who may have concerns surrounding the charging elements in their vicinity. To help e-car customers we work with a location provider, Zap Map , who can show you where to charge, how much the session will be and whether or not that charging facility is available for use.

New vehicles, like the Kia EV6 shown here, are truly reliant on customer confidence. Having originally launched in 2021, the crossover SUV has proved to be a popular addition to the UK’s leasing market.

But with technology advances, not to mention competition increases, the South Korean brand have announced a newly revised EV6 for 2024 / 2025. It is a good sign that manufacturers are continuing to invest in, and refine, their existing product suite.

The UK is quickly being recognised as an important market for electrification and this applies equally to the new and the used market. There are now a swathe of used Kia EV6 leasing deals being made available to the e-car team, as ex-lease vehicles are returned to our finance partner - Lex. Confidence within this market will certainly help those personal and business customers looking to move into something new .

So what’s new with the Kia EV6?

The brand have taken the opportunity to increase the battery capacity for better range coupled with some charging speed improvements too (see below). The design of the vehicle is clearly a little different - “sleek, elegant and aerodynamic” so says the manufacturer website.

Key changes include the new front design with daytime running lights and a LED centre light bar on the GT. There are new aerodynamic side details, rear signature LED lights plus modern 19” and 20” alloy wheels. Inside, the new EV6 will feature a panoramic curved display, redesigned steering wheel with more vehicle integration, a fingerprint stop/start system (biometrics) and premium relaxation seats. Kia have also used this opportunity to upgrade and enhance the connectivity with the dual-band GPS and OTA updates.

So what EV6 models can you order?

As at September 2024 you can choose between:

•  Air - from £45,575 for the RWD model this will include 19” alloys, front heated seats, heated steering wheel, 12.3” curved display, wireless Apple CarPlay, LED headlights, smart cruise control, stop/start entry system. 12.3” navigation system, 7-year Kia Connect Services, rear spoiler, manual seat adjustment, 6-speaker audio system, reversing camera, forward collision avoidance, lane follow assist, hill start assist and Thatcham Cat 1 alarm;     

• GT Line - from £48,575 for the RWD and £52,075 for the AWD this will add dual LED headlights, artificial leather, front relaxation seats, GT-Line exterior styling, electric driver’s seat adjustment, blind-spot collision avoidance, safe exit warning, solar glass windscreen and wireless phone charger; and
•  GT Line S - from £53,675 the RWD and £57,175 for the AWD this adds 20” alloys wheels, Meridian Premium Sound, fingerprint recognition, sunroof with tilting and sliding, ventilated seats, V2L capability, HUD and digital key.

You can add the Heat Pump (additional option) to the GT Line S. The colours include White Pearl, Wolf Grey, Midnight Black and Runway Red.

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But how will the new EV6 perform - is it a good EV?

The brand have confirmed two battery derivatives will be available for the UK market including:

•  EV6 RWD - the 80 kWh lithium-ion battery will offer 0 – 62 times of 7.3 seconds, 115 mph top speeds and 168 kW (or 225 hp). This model is a RWD option. Expect a combined winter range of 230 miles with warmer weather allowing for 310 miles - 270 miles combined. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 8 hour and 45 minute 0 – 100% charging times with the 263 kW DC maximum allowing 17 minute 10 – 80% times. This has a cargo volume of 480L and vehicle fuel equivalent of 137 mpg. The EV6 will feature bidirectional charging - a 3.6kW AC Vehicle-to-Load (V2L). An indoor and outdoor port means you can power external devices too. Towing capacities are 750kg (unbraked) and 1800kg (braked); and

•  EV6 AWD - the 80 kWh lithium-ion battery will offer 0 – 62 times of 5.2 seconds, 115 mph top speeds and 239 kW (or 321 hp). This model is a AWD option. Expect a combined winter range of 220 miles with warmer weather allowing for 300 miles - 260 miles combined. On charging, the 11 kW AC max will allow 8 hour and 45 minute 0 – 100% charging times with the 263 kW DC maximum allowing 17 minute 10 – 80% times. This has a cargo volume of 480L and vehicle fuel equivalent of 137 mpg. The EV6 will feature bidirectional charging - a 3.6kW AC Vehicle-to-Load (V2L). An indoor and outdoor port means you can power external devices too. Towing capacities are 750kg (unbraked) and 1800kg (braked).

For the best Kia EV6 deals head to our special offer page at https://www.electriccarlease.co.uk/electric-car-leasing/kia/ev6 or build your ideal car on the  Kia  manufacturer website and send this to our expert e-car team.