While we are in the middle of 2022, we already have a Car of The Year 2022 award winner. The 2022 Wheels Car of the Year is the Kia EV6. Isn’t it amazing? Kia just launched their first electric car, which has already won the year’s Car. This sporty, premium, powerful electric Car has beaten many other contenders. There was tough competition between the two brothers: Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. After the Wheels three-way test, Kia became the better option in many aspects, and it got the first position in the race of Wheels Car of the year 2022. This Car is the second fully-electric Car to win the Car of the year award.
EV6 is one of the best production for 2022, and accordingly, Wheels has awarded it with the award. Although, multiple tests were performed on the Car to check its abilities. We expect to see more futuristic and high-performance cars from Kia in recent times. This article will discuss why Kia EV6 is the Wheels Car of the Year for 2022 and its features and specifications.
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How Did Kia EV6 Win The Wheels Car Of The Year 2022?
Indubitably, Kia EV6 is one of the finest premium electric cars of 2022. We believe that the EV6 will gain more popularity after this event. So, Wheels testified Kia EV6 and various other cars to come out with a winner. The toughest competitor of the Kia EV6 was Hyundai’s Ioniq 5. These two cars share the same platform. Even then, EV6 has the edge over the Ioniq 5. Kia brings in more efficiency and extra range.
EV6 has a range of 484 kms on a single charge, while Ioniq 5 offers 430 kms. Kia gives out a warranty of seven years. On the other hand, its brother comes with five years warranty. Compared with Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 has great specs and designs. Let’s discuss these in detail.
Kia EV6: Details & Specifications
First, let’s talk about looks. As we glance over this Car, the first thing that comes to mind is the futuristic design. The design of this Car showcases a perfect combination of elegance with sporty looks. The exterior screams out muscular, sleek, and modern design. The specifications of this EV have a lot to offer. Kia EV6 comes with a single electric motor. This motor is combined with an option of two battery packs.
The first and the smaller battery pack offers 320 horsepower, while the bigger battery pack offers 576 horsepower. Both the electric battery motors take 4.5 seconds and 3.5 seconds, respectively, to accelerate from zero to sixty mph. The interiors fold a sleek design cabin wrapped with attractive design. It comes with two 12-inch displays. One is a touchscreen infotainment system, and the other is the digital cluster. The Car can be connected wirelessly to the phone through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
It gets a roomy cabin with a flat surface and better space. The center console is filled with features. Additionally, EV6 gets adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitor, and automated emergency braking. Although it is a great value pack, This Car offers a lot with a starting price tag of $42,695.
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