2025 Kia EV6 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.4s
- GT AWD, 601 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 5% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 14% of 185 SUVs (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT AWD | Electric | 601 hp | 545 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.4 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $63,800 |
| Wind AWD | Electric | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft | 4,630 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 5.0 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $54,300 |
| GT-Line AWD | Electric | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft | 4,630 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 5.0 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $58,900 |
| Light Long Range AWD | Electric | 320 hp | 446 lb-ft | 4,630 lb | 138 | 14.5 | 7.3 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $50,300 |
| Light Long Range RWD | Electric | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,398 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $46,200 |
| Wind RWD | Electric | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,398 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $50,300 |
| GT-Line RWD | Electric | 225 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,398 lb | 102 | 19.5 | 7.4 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $54,200 |
| Light RWD | Electric | 167 hp | 258 lb-ft | 4,132 lb | 81 | 24.7 | 8.3 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $42,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 1 | 167 hp | Light RWD | $42,900 | Base | $598 | Base |
| Electric | 3 | 225 hp | Light Long Range RWD | $46,200 | +$3,300 | N/A | N/A |
| Electric | 3 | 320 hp | Light Long Range AWD | $50,300 | +$4,100 | $649 | +$51 |
| Electric | 1 | 601 hp | GT AWD | $63,800 | +$13,500 | $828 | +$231 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 8 | Light RWD | $42,900 | 3.4 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Light RWD: 167 hp, 115 MPGe, $42,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | Electric SEL FWD | 201 hp | 116 MPGe | $36,975 | 7.1 s |
| Volvo EX30 | Single Motor Extended Range Plus RWD | 268 hp | 116 MPGe | $38,900 | 5.1 s |
| Lexus RZ | 300e FWD | 201 hp | 125 MPGe | $42,800 | 7.4 s |
| Tesla Model Y | Long Range AWD | 425 hp | 117 MPGe | $47,990 | 4.8 s |
EV6 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Kia EV6: 1.8 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Kia EV6 | 2025 BMW X2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT AWD | M35i AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.4 s | 5.2 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 601 hp | 312 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,840 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 163 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 12.3 |
| MSRP | $63,800 | $52,300 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree