SUV · 2021–2024

KiaEV6

Stylish fast-charging EV closely related to the Ioniq 5. GT is the rocket; GT-Line is the common looks pack.

Best for: Style-led EV crossover buyers.

Indicative running costs ~£1,503–£2,287 / year

Power: 226–577 hp
Economy: 3.2–3.8 mi/kWh
Fuel: Electric
Boot: 430–620 litres
0–60: 8.5–11.5 sec 0–60 mph
Ins. group: Grp12–28, depending on trim and power

Owner essentials

The lookups people actually search for — pressures, oil and spare status. Confirm against the V5C engine code and door sticker.

Tyre size

Often 235/55 R19 or 255/45 R20

Tyre pressure (cold)

Often ~36–42 PSI — check sticker

Engine oil

No engine oil — EV driveline fluid as specified

Oil capacity

N/A (EV)

Spare / puncture kit

No spare — repair kit / roadside

ULEZ

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Need a PSI ↔ bar converter? Tyre pressure tool →

UK running costs

Ballpark annual ownership for a private Kia EV6 at ~8,000 miles/year.

~£1,503–£2,287 / year

Cost	Indicative yearly figure
Energy (home charging)	~£640/yr home charging @ £0.28/kWh, 8,000 miles (~3.5 mi/kWh)
Road tax	£0–£195 (EV rules changing — check GOV.UK)
Insurance	£550–£1,100 (indicative)
Servicing	~£110–£230 (EV health check / cabin & brake fluid)
Tyres (avg)	~£140–£300 averaged over a set

· Assumes ~8,000 private miles/year — scale up/down with your mileage.
· Insurance is the wild card: age, postcode, NCB and claims history matter more than the car alone.
· Figures are illustrative UK ballparks for planning — not quotes. Use our running-costs tool for a custom budget.

Custom running-costs calculator →Journey fuel cost →Road tax estimator →

Variants & trims

GTI / ST / R-Line / AMG Line are not the same thing — match the boot badge and V5C engine code.

3 listed

Variant	Engine	Power	Economy	Road tax
Air / GT-Line RWD Core UK cars. Single motor · 3.5–3.8 mi/kWh	Single motor	~226 hp	3.5–3.8 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
GT-Line AWD Dual-motor. Dual motor · 3.2–3.6 mi/kWh	Dual motor	~321 hp	3.2–3.6 mi/kWh	£0–£195*
GT Performance EV6. Dual motor · 2.8–3.3 mi/kWh	Dual motor	577 hp	2.8–3.3 mi/kWh	£0–£195*

Variant

Power

Road tax

Air / GT-Line RWD

Core UK cars.

Single motor · 3.5–3.8 mi/kWh

~226 hp

£0–£195*

GT-Line AWD

Dual-motor.

Dual motor · 3.2–3.6 mi/kWh

~321 hp

£0–£195*

Performance EV6.

Dual motor · 2.8–3.3 mi/kWh

577 hp

£0–£195*

*Indicative annual UK VED. Confirm on GOV.UK.

Full specifications

EngineElectric motor

GearboxSingle-speed automatic

DimensionsApprox. 4.3–4.6m long · 1.8m wide

ServiceFollow manufacturer EV schedule; check brake fluid and cabin filter yearly

InsuranceTypically groups 12–28, depending on trim and power

Road taxOften £0 standard rate — confirm current GOV.UK rules and any expensive-car supplement

CO₂0 g/km at tailpipe

Tyre sizeOften 235/55 R19 or 255/45 R20

Tyre pressureOften ~36–42 PSI — check sticker

OilNo engine oil — EV driveline fluid as specified

Oil capacityN/A (EV)

ULEZZero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Buying a used EV6

1RWD vs AWD
2GT ≠ GT-Line
3Check ICCU / charging campaigns where applicable

· Confirm the exact engine code, trim and gearbox on the V5C before ordering parts
· Check the latest MOT history and advisories on GOV.UK
· Compare cold-start behaviour, warning lights and service invoices before buying

Common faults to check

Inspection prompts — not a diagnosis.

Software / charging quirks
12V battery
Tyre wear on big alloys

Kia EV6 FAQs

Is a used Kia EV6 expensive to run in the UK?

As a rough guide, many owners should budget ~£1,503–£2,287 / year including energy (home charging), tax, insurance, servicing and tyres at ~8,000 miles/year. Hotter trims and young drivers cost more.

What tyre pressure does a Kia EV6 need?

Often ~36–42 PSI — check sticker. Pressures change with load and wheel size — the legal reference is the sticker in the door shut or fuel flap, not the sidewall maximum.

What oil does a Kia EV6 take?

No engine oil — EV driveline fluid as specified. Capacity is N/A (EV). Wrong oil on wet-belt / LongLife engines can be an expensive mistake — confirm by engine code in the handbook.

What are common Kia EV6 problems?

Buyers most often watch for: Software / charging quirks; 12V battery. Always cross-check MOT history and a pre-purchase inspection.

Is the Kia EV6 ULEZ compliant?

Zero tailpipe emissions — generally ULEZ exempt (confirm current TfL rules)

Owner handbook

Official Kia manuals for exact oil grades, torque figures and fuse maps. We link out; PDFs stay with the manufacturer.

Kia owner manuals ↗

Guides & tools

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Reviewed October 2026. Photos: Wikimedia Commons. Cost figures are illustrative UK planning ranges, not insurer or DVLA quotes. Manufacturer handbook and UK model-year specifications GOV.UK MOT guidance and vehicle test standards Owner and workshop inspection patterns; verify against the specific VIN