WhatCar? said the model stood out for setting a new benchmark for electric cars. The reward comes just years after Kia won with their e-Niro back in 2019, underlining the South Korean firm’s breakthrough progress.
The form is only the third non-European manufacturer to win the award since they began back in 1978.
WhatCar? Editor Steve Huntingford said Kia’s victory “cements its position” alongside Tesla as one of the “most exciting electric car makers” in the market.
He said: “Once again, Kia has set a new benchmark for an electric vehicle.
“The EV6 is a terrific all-rounder that answers electric car buyers’ questions around range and charging times brilliantly, and which offers terrific space, refinement and value for money.
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“Kia’s progress has long been impressive, but it is the way that it has seized the opportunity offered by the transition to electric cars that has made it a leader in the market.
“Coming hot on the heels of its victory with the e-Niro in 2019, this Car of the Year win cements its position alongside Tesla as one of the most exciting electric car makers on the planet.”
The EV6 officially offers 328 miles of range making it one of the more generous on the market.
Testers at WhatCar? managed just 224 miles on a single charge but this was tested under “worst-case low temperatures”.
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He said: “It’s a great honour for Kia to win Car of the Year at this year’s What Car? Awards, particularly given the high regard with which they are held by customers across the UK.
“The EV6 is a truly exceptional car and it’s just the beginning of things to come from Kia on our rapid journey to electrification.
“This is tangible recognition that Kia is fast becoming a true leader in electric vehicles having also won this award with e-Niro in 2019.”
According to Kia, the new EV6 “marks a new era” and “sets new standards for years to come”.
They have urged drivers to “get inspired by its eye-catching and inspired design”.
The model can reach 0-62mph in just 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 161mph.
According to the Kia website, new models start from just over £40,000.
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