Fully-electric EV6 rolls onto the YP

KIA’s brand new EV6 has made its way to Yorke Peninsula.

The top-of-the-range fully-electric SUV has been welcomed to Peninsula Kia, Kadina, after being rolled out to Australia in February.

Being demonstrated in the showroom in a moonscape matte finish, the GT-Line is an all-wheel drive with a high-output dual-electric motor, able to travel 484-kilometres on a full battery.

The EV6 is Australia’s first ever car able to be fuelled by an 800-volt electric vehicle charging station.

Peninsula Kia general manager Richard Bussenschutt said 800v charging capacity is set to be very beneficial as high-rate charging infrastructure continues to roll out in Australia.

“It takes 17-18 minutes to charge from 10-percent to 80 per cent (at 800v), so you could essentially drive 500km, stop for a coffee and then drive another 500km,” Mr Bussenschutt said.

“This will be a game changer in the local automotive industry when more high output charge stations become more readily available.”

Charging the EV6 from home with a Kia fast charger system would take about 11 hours to reach full capacity.

“(The EV6 is) equipped with a 74-kilowatt long-range battery, so with prices sitting at about 35 cents per kw, that equates to around $26 to travel about 500km,” Mr Bussenschutt said.

“If your household has solar it will considerably reduce that cost if charged during a sunny day.

“One of the highlights of this vehicle is its zero running emissions.”

Mr Bussenschutt said securing the vehicle on the YP was a great result for the community.

“I’m looking forward to seeing many more EVs on YP in the future,” he said.

“This isolated range of quick-charging vehicles is becoming well within the grasp of local drivers.”

To book a test drive or for pricing information, contact Peninsula Kia on 8821 1022.