2026 Kia EV6
2026 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
2026 Kia EV6 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Kia EV6 typically asks about $43,100 versus a $45,800 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. Our last NHTSA refresh shows no open recalls and no owner-complaint filings for the 2026 Kia EV6. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older EV6 is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$43,100
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$45,800
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
0
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
0
NHTSA filings
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 2026 EV6?
Our last NHTSA refresh shows a clean sheet for the 2026 Kia EV6 — still verify the VIN before you buy.
Recalls
No NHTSA recalls listed for this model year in our last refresh.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year in our last refresh.
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 EV6. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 EV6 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $43,100 in typical used asking against a $45,800 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $45,800
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $43,100
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$2,700 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 EV6?
The 2026 Kia EV6 is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 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. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet. For the 2026 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.
- Wheelbase 114.2 in
- Curb weight about 4638.5 lb
- About 184.6 × 74.0 in (L×W)
- 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 2026 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 2026 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.
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 |