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KIA EV6 Electric Estate 125kW Wave 63kWh 5dr Auto

Doors	5
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Electric
Engine Capacity - CC	1
Trim	Wave
Price	£42,575
Battery Capacity	63
Engine Power - BHP	167
Acceleration	8.7
Top Speed	115 mph
Length	4695 mm
Width	1880 mm
Height	1550 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	490 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1970 kg

Driver Convenience

12.3" Curved driver display screen
12.3" Curved touchscreen navigation
Bluetooth connectivity
Drive mode select (Eco, normal, sport and Mydrive)
Driver attention warning
E-call
Emergency stop signalling system
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) 1.5 - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction turning
Front parking sensors
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Intelligent speed limit assist (ISLA)
Kia connect
Lane Following Assist 2.0 (LFA) with hands-on detection
Lane keep assist
Low washer fluid warning
Over the air updates
Power assist steering
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Smart cruise control with stop and go functionality
Tailgate
Terrain mode select
Voice control
Wireless apple car play/android Auto

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

11 kW AC onboard charger
5m Type 2 to type 2 charging cable
Charging port door opening button with a small light inside the door
Vehicle To Load function

Entertainment

2 USB-C charge ports in rear
2 x USB-C charge port on front seats
6 speaker audio system
Steering wheel mounted controls
USB port for connection of a media device

Exterior Features

Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic defog system
Automatic headlight control system
Black side sills
Body colour exterior door handles - flush
Chrome finish door garnish with black wheel arches
Electrically folding/adjustable/heated door mirrors with LED indicators
Frunk
Gloss black door mirrors
Heated rear window
High gloss black beltline
High level LED brake light
LED daytime running lights
LED Headlights
LED rear combination lights
LED rear fog lights
One touch electric front windows
Rain sensing front wipers
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
Standard door scuff plates

Interior Features

1 x Front 12V socket
1 x Luggage compartment 12V socket
2 Spoke artificial leather steering wheel
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60:40 split remote folding rear seats
All-round height adjustable headrests
Ambient lighting
Automatic air conditioning
Centre console with storage box
Cloth headlining
Cloth/artificial leather upholstery
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated LED vanity mirrors
Drivers seat power lumbar support
Front and rear door storage
Front cabin LED light
Front seat back pockets
Frunk LED lights
Heated front seats
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated glovebox
Interior door lock/unlock function
ISOFIX Child seat top tethers and anchor fixings
LED luggage compartment lighting
Luggage area load cover
Luggage board
Luggage net with hooks
Manual adjustable driver and front passenger seat
Manual steering wheel adjustment
Metal paint interior door handles
Rear cabin LED light
Rear centre armrest with cupholder
Single front passenger seat
Ski through

Passive Safety

3 point seatbelts on all seats
ABS
Automatic unlocking of doors in case of impact
Curtain airbags
Dual shell horn
Dynamic brake control
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic stability control
Front airbags
Front passenger airbag cut-off switch
Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist control (HAC)
Multi collision brake assist
Rear airbags
Regenerative braking paddle shifter with iPedal functionality
Seatbelt reminder warning
Side airbags
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Vehicle stability management

Security

Customisable automatic door locking
Customisable automatic door unlocking
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Locking wheel nuts
Manual child locks
Rear occupant alert
Smart key with motion sensor
Thatcham category 1 security alarm and immobiliser with interior protection
Visible vehicle identification number

Wheels

19" Alloy wheels
Tyre mobility kit

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty	70
Battery Capacity in kWh	63
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)	1565
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW	2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)	350
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change	10-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW	11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)	58
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW	50
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)	18
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change	10-80
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW	350
Battery Leased	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location	Right Side Rear
Coupler/Connector Type	CCS Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW	350
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years	7
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - City	10.9
WLTP - EC (kWh/100km) - Comb	16.4
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - City	5.7
WLTP - EC (miles/kWh) - Comb	3.8
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - City	644
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (km) - Comb	426
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - City	400
WLTP - Pure Electric Range (miles) - Comb	265

Emissions - ICE

Noise Level dB(A)

Engine and Drive Train

Engine capacity (cc)	1
Gears	1 SPEED
Transmission	AUTO

General

Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	29E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	90
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	86
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	64
NCAP Safety Assist %	87
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	20000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	7
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.7
Engine Power - BHP	167
Engine Power - RPM	3600
Engine Torque - NM	350
Top Speed	115 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

N/A

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R19
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R19
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1550 mm
Length	4695 mm
Wheelbase	2900 mm
Width	1880 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2405 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	490 l
Max. Loading Weight	435 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1970 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.6 m

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