Kia India first launched the electric model EV6. Booking started for
Automaker Kia India on Thursday said it has started bookings for its first electric model EV6 in the country. Built on a dedicated EV platform – Electric-Global Modular Platform (e-GMP), the EV6 marks the beginning of Kia’s EV journey in the country.
Only 100 units of the EV6, which come as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), will be available for sale in India this year. The imported model is to be launched in the country next week. The EV6 can be booked exclusively through 15 select dealerships across 12 cities with a token amount of Rs 3 lakh. Customers can also book through the Kia India website. “The Indian automotive industry is changing, and Kia is at the forefront of this transformation. Time and again, we have proved this through our world-class products and services that not only meet the unmet but also unheard needs of Indians Tae-Jin Park, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India said, “The launch of the EV6 in the country reiterates the same.
According to the statement, on a single full charge, the car can cover a distance of up to 528 km and can do 0-100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds. The vehicle can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 18 minutes using the 350KWh charger. It comes with all wheel drive (AWD) system (in select trims), panoramic sunroof, multiple drive modes, forward collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist and over 60 connected features.
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