2025 Kia EV6
2025 Kia EV6 — The Kia EV6 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia.
Trim: Wind AWD
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Kia EV6 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Kia EV6 typically asks about $35,800 versus a $44,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. No NHTSA recalls are listed for the 2025 Kia EV6 in our refresh, though owners have filed 51 complaints — check the component breakdown below. Versus 2024, watch combined mpg (117 mpg → 115 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$35,800
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$44,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
51
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 EV6?
No recalls in our last refresh, but owners filed 51 complaints — review the top components below.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
51 complaints · 1 crash-related. Top components:
- Electrical System27
- Power Train12
- Fuel/Propulsion System4
- Unknown Or Other4
- Structure2
- Steering1
- Visibility/Wiper1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
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Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is combined mpg (117 mpg → 115 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- Combined MPG
- 117 mpg↓115 mpg
- Length
- 184.3 in→184.6 in
- Curb weight
- 4545.9 lb→4638.5 lb
How much does a used 2025 EV6 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $35,800 in typical used asking against a $44,800 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $44,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $35,800
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$9,000 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 EV6?
The 2025 Kia EV6 sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Kia EV6 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia EV6 is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It is also the first model to be named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, EV series, which will range from EV1 to EV9. The EV6 is the 2022 European Car of the Year. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Kia EV6 SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 5/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 5/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 184.6 in, width 74.0 in, height 61.0 in, and wheelbase 114.2 in, with curb weight around 4638.5 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Kia EV6 SUV AWD; 2025 Kia EV6 SUV RWD.
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 5/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 5/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 114.2 in
- Curb weight about 4638.5 lb
- EPA combined 115 mpg
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 320 hp, 115 mpg combined, 282 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
320 hp
Combined MPG
115 mpg
EV range
282 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Dual-motor electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 184.6 in
- Width
- 74.0 in
- Height
- 61.0 in
- Wheelbase
- 114.2 in
- Curb weight
- 4638.5 lb
- Seating
- 5
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 115
- Electric range
- 282 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 5 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 5 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Kia EV6 SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Wind AWD | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 320 hp | 576 hp |
| 0–60 | — | 3.4 s |
| Engine | Dual-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| EV range | 282 mi | 218 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 320 | — | — | — | AWD | |
| 576 | — | 3.4s | — | AWD |