2022 Kia EV6

Quite the looker in the metal this EV6.
and dare I utter the unspeakable, a Kia I would not mind owning.
 
The Kia EV6 Light trim is back in Western US

The Kia EV6 has been in the stores since 2021, but shortly after its release in the US, the Light trim with the small 58 kWh battery pack was temporarily discontinued. Now, the most affordable EV6 iteration can be found in the Western States - Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

The Standard Range RWD model, dubbed "Light" by Kia, is rated for 394 km WLTP maximum range and runs on a single motor capable of 170 hp (125 kW) maximum output. According to the source, dealerships in the country are now selling the car for €40,900, which includes delivery charges, so the actual MSRP is close to €39,100. We are unable to confirm the price at the time of writing as Kia's US website still hasn't updated the available EV6 trims.

 
Kia Is Offering A Cheaper EV6 But Only For People In The Western U.S.

Kia’s cheaper EV6 comes with a big catch: limited availability and limited range.

While all new cars are expensive, EVs are still the most expensive. With the average price hovering somewhere around $64,000, most models are out of reach for most Americans. Tax credits help some, but they just make the math on the price of the car go from expensive to “slightly less but still expensive.”Luckily Kia is trying to get more buyers into EVs with a cheaper model. After seemingly raising prices on its EV6 last year, Kia is now bringing back a cheaper trim, but it comes with a catch: extremely limited distribution.

Late last year, Kia dropped the EV6 Light trim from its lineup. It simultaneously raised the price $7,100 and disqualified the car from being eligible for federal EV tax credits. Now, that Light trim is back, Cars Direct has confirmed. While it still doesn’t qualify for the tax credit, its base price is much lower. Including a $1,325 destination charge, the EV6 Light starts at $43,925.

 
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