2023 Kia EV6 GT Base
All photo credits
- Photo: 2023 Kia EV6 GT, front 12.20.24 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia EV6 GT CV1 PE Wolf Gray (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia EV6 GT CV1 PE Wolf Gray (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia EV6 GT DSC 9155 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023 Kia EV6 GT, rear 12.20.24 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2023 Kia EV6 GT Base is an electric with all-wheel drive. It starts at $61,600 MSRP and is rated at 79 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 85 mpg city and 74 mpg highway (79 mpg combined).
The EV6 GT measures 184.8 inches long on a 114.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,795 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $61,600 |
| MSRP with Destination | $62,925 |
| Destination Charge | $1,325 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Electric |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 85 MPG |
| Highway | 74 MPG |
| Combined | 79 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Electricity; EPA 79 MPGe combined; 206 mi range |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 8.5J X 21 in. Alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 8.5J X 21 in. Alloy |
| Tires Front | 255/40R201 |
| Tires Rear | 255/40R201 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 184.8 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 60.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1 in |
| Approach Angle | 15.2° |
| Departure Angle | 21° |
| Curb Weight | 4,795 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 36.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.2 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (8.2 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2023 Kia EV6 SUV RWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
4 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia EV6. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 2, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY Park outside
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving.
Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and limit their charge to a maximum of 80% until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will replace the high voltage battery system assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC375. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V431000
Nov 18, 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC327. This recall expands and replaces previous recall number 24V-200. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 24V-200 will need to have the new remedy completed.
NHTSA campaign 24V867000
Mar 14, 2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 vehicles. The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged and stop charging the 12-Volt battery, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ICCU and its fuse, as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the ICCU software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 29, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC302.
NHTSA campaign 24V200000
Jan 31, 2024 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Niro EV and 2023 EV6 vehicles. One of the drive shafts may have been improperly heat-treated, allowing it to break under load and resulting in a loss of drive power.
Consequence: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the drive shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC295.
NHTSA campaign 24V057000
138 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2023 Kia EV6
Owner Complaints
138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Kia EV6 (2 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 104 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 |
| Power Train | 26 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2023 KIA EV6. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.