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With 19,497 currently licensed in the UK, the Kia EV6 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the EV6 5 stars in 2022, with 90% adult occupant and 87% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,025 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £169/month or 25p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£169
est. annual total
New From
£39,000
Euro NCAP tested the EV6 in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
90%
Child Occupant
87%
Pedestrian
64%
Safety Assist
87%
There are 7 known DVSA recalls affecting the Kia EV6. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2024/197
On affected vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged over time and may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a progressive reduction of motive power.
Build dates: 2021-04-20 to 2024-02-28
R/2024/197
On affected vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged over time and may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a progressive reduction of motive power.
Build dates: 2021-04-20 to 2024-02-28
R/2024/197
On affected vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged over time and may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a progressive reduction of motive power.
Build dates: 2021-04-20 to 2024-02-28
R/2024/197
On affected vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged over time and may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a progressive reduction of motive power.
Build dates: 2021-04-20 to 2024-02-28
R/2024/197
On affected vehicles The Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) may become damaged over time and may not be able to charge the 12-volt battery which can discharge gradually while driving with a progressive reduction of motive power.
Build dates: 2021-04-20 to 2024-02-28
+ 2 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Kia EV6 are estimated at around £2,025 per year, or £169 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,575
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
77 kWh
Range (WLTP)
321 mi
Motor
168 kW
225 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 18 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 7h (0-100%)
Starting from £39,000 new, a Kia EV6 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £29,250 | −£9,750 |
| 2 years | 64% | £24,850 | −£14,150 |
| 3 years | 56% | £21,900 | −£17,100 |
| 4 years | 50% | £19,700 | −£19,300 |
| 5 years | 46% | £18,100 | −£20,900 |
| 6 years | 43% | £16,850 | −£22,150 |
| 7 years | 41% | £15,850 | −£23,150 |
| 8 years | 39% | £15,050 | −£23,950 |
| 9 years | 37% | £14,300 | −£24,700 |
| 10 years | 35% | £13,600 | −£25,400 |
There are currently 19,497 licensed and 72 SORN EV6s in the UK (19,569 total). This makes it a uncommon vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the EV6 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 90% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupant protection, 64% for vulnerable road users, and 87% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old EV6 are estimated at around £2,025 per year (£169/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 7 known safety recalls affecting the EV6. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new EV6 starts from around £39,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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