Charging the Kia EV6: Everything you need to know

Kia EV6 is one of the top-selling electric cars in the US with a distinguished design and a great price-to-range ratio. This car can be charged from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes with a 350kW ultra-fast charger and in around 3 hours at home if you have a Level 2 charger set up.

What is the battery size of the Kia EV6? What is the range of the Kia EV6?

One of the first things you’ll want to consider when purchasing an EV is the vehicle’s battery. Powering the motor, the battery is what ultimately gets you where you need to go. So what are the battery capabilities of the Kia EV6?

Range: the range of an EV is the distance it can travel on a single charge. The Kia EV6 has a few different specs with different ranges

58kWh battery (Light, RWD): 232 miles of range
77.4kWh battery (Wind and GT, RWD): 310 miles of range
77.4kWh battery (Wind and GT, AWD) 274 miles of range
77.4kWh battery (GT, AWD): 200 miles of range

Voltage: with most EV battery systems ranging from 200 to 800 volts, the Kia EV6’s battery pack has an operating voltage of 800V! This is one of the first production vehicles with an 800V architecture which makes Level 3 charging much faster

Composition: the Kia EV6’s battery is made up of Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese batteries with 12 lithium-ion pouch cells per module, providing 2.42kWh per module and over 200Wh per cell. There are up to 32 modules per pack

58kWh: 24 modules (288 cells)
77.4kWh: 32 modules (384 cells)

How long does it take to charge the Kia EV6?

Charging time is ultimately dependent upon the type of charger used. There are three types of EV chargers - level 1, level 2, and level 3. Level 1 chargers come with your electric vehicle and plug into the typical 120-volt outlet. Level 2 chargers, on the other hand, plug into 240-volt outlets and require installation. They ultimately add up to 30 miles of range per hour of charge when compared to level 1 chargers. Level 3 chargers (also known as DC fast chargers) can charge the average EV in as little as 30 minutes. However, Level 3 chargers are mainly built for public use - they require an enormous amount of available electricity in the grid, considerable investment in grid infrastructure, and are impractical for home use.

Here are rough charge times for the Kia EV6 on each of the aforementioned charger types from 20% - 80% charge.

Level 1: 20-26 hours, 40+ hours to full charge.
Level 2: 3-4 hours.
Level 3: less than 20 minutes.

What will it cost to charge the Kia EV6?

Much like charging times, the cost to charge the Kia EV6 will have to consider a few factors. Rates will vary for home charging based on utility and location. Charging at some public stations is free. Although, more often than not, public chargers will come at a cost with a surcharge or premium placed on electric rates.

That being said, on average, the standard-range Kia EV6 will cost $4.18 for a full charge at home. In states like California, Florida, New York, or Ohio charging your car at a public fast-charging location would cost you $14.96 and in states like Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Georgia - $11.14. Charing your car at home only will save you on average $750 a year.

What are the charging benefits of the Kia EV6?

The EV6 comes with 1,000 kWh of charging credits on the Electrify America network, which is equivalent to about 3,500 – 4,000 miles of free driving range.

How many kW can the Kia EV6’s onboard charging accept?

The Kia EV 6’s onboard charger can accept 11 kW, which is a nice Level 2 setup on a 240V outlet with a 48amp charger. However, this is a slightly more expensive and complicated installation that requires hardwired installation. You can also install a 40A charger with 9.4kW that can be plugged into the NEMA14-50 outlet, and easily removed or replaced.