The 2025 Kia EV6: A Refreshed Look and Major Tech Upgrades
The hot new 2025 Kia EV6 has arrived, bringing a fresh redesign and some major tech upgrades to this popular electric crossover. As drivers hunting for their next eco-friendly ride, let’s dive into all the juicy details on what’s new with the revamped EV6.
Exterior Redesign: A Sharper, More Angular Look One of the first things you’ll notice about the 2025 EV6 is its updated exterior styling. Kia went for a sharper, more angular look with this refresh:
- New front fascia with redesigned LED headlights that have a squintier, more aggressive style
- Revised rear bumper and taillights
- New 19-inch and 20-inch wheel designs available in black or silver finishes
- Overall, the redesign gives the EV6 a more rugged, muscular appearance compared to the previous model’s smoother shape
While the overall silhouette remains similar, the subtle restyling helps differentiate the 2025 model and keeps the EV6’s look fresh and modern.
Interior Upgrades: Bigger Screens and Biometric Security Climbing inside, you’re greeted with a radically updated cabin that feels ripped from the pages of a sci-fi novel:
- Massive curved display replaces traditional separate screens
- Integrates 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Stretched across the full width of the dashboard
- A fingerprint reader allows starting the car without a key fob
- Upgraded materials and trim options
The curved display in particular is an eye-catching centerpiece that gives the sense of being in the cockpit of a futuristic spaceship. And the fingerprint reader adds a slick convenience factor.
Battery & Range Improvements Under the floor, the EV6 gets a bigger 84 kWh battery pack for 2025, up from 77.4 kWh previously. This results in an impressive 307-mile EPA estimated range for RWD models.
Even better, Kia claims you can rapidly charge this new battery from 10-80% in just 18 minutes using a 350kW DC fast charger. So longer road trips become far more convenient.
The upgraded lithium-ion pack pairs with either:
- RWD single-motor setup: 225 hp, 258 lb-ft torque
- AWD dual-motor setup: 320 hp, 446 lb-ft torque
Performance buffs will still want the EV6 GT model with its monstrous 576 hp and 546 lb-ft torque outputs from dual motors.
Handling & NVH Improvements To improve driving dynamics, Kia returned the EV6’s suspension components and motors for 2025:
- Frequency-selective dampers adjusted for smoother, more controlled responses
- Electric motors are designed to run quieter than before
- Increased body rigidity for a more solid, planted feel on the road
While the core platform carries over, these refinements should make the EV6 both more comfortable for daily driving and more planted when hustling around corners.
Pricing TBA As of writing, Kia has only released pricing details for the Korean domestic market:
- Light trim: ₩55.4 million (~$40,500 USD)
- GT-Line trim: ₩63.15 million (~$46,100 USD)
We’re still awaiting official US pricing from Kia, but the 2025 EV6 will likely start around $45,000-50,000 based on current model pricing here, putting it squarely in the premium mainstream EV segment.
The Road Ahead While the 2025 updates don’t drastically reinvent the Kia EV6 formula, they address many of the areas where the original model showed room for improvement. The bigger battery increases real-world range, the styling tweaks keep it looking fresh, and the upgraded tech like the curved display vaults it into the modern age.
For eco-conscious drivers seeking a sleek, spacious, and reasonably affordable all-electric crossover, the revamped 2025 Kia EV6 looks to be a compelling pick. We’ll share pricing, availability, and full driving impressions once we get behind the wheel of one.
In the meantime, let us know your thoughts on the updated EV6 in the comments below! Are you liking the bolder new looks and high-tech interior?
