Kia EV6 Standard

Electric car · 394km WLTP · €44,000 Ireland · €3,500 SEAI grant

Kia

EV6 Standard

Electric car · M1 · Updated 2026-03

Award-winning 2022 World Car of the Year — sporty crossover EV with GT-inspired styling.

🌍 World Car of the Year 2022
Kia EV6 Standard — electric car Ireland 2026
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€38,000 After SEAI + VRT grants
394km WLTP ~315km real-world
394WLTP range km58kWh battery
315Real range kmIrish conditions est.
100Max DC kWFast charging
7.3s0–100 km/hAcceleration
€38,000Net priceAfter grants
€120Motor tax/yrLowest BEV band

⚙️ Technical specifications

Battery capacity58 kWh
WLTP range394 km
Real-world range (Ireland)~315 km
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.3s
Top speed185 km/h
Torque350 Nm
DrivetrainRWD
Max DC charge rate100 kW
Max AC charge rate11 kW
ConnectorsCCS · Type 2
Boot capacity490 L
Towing capacity1,600 kg
Seats5
Dimensions
Length4,695 mm
Width1,890 mm
Height1,550 mm
Battery warranty7 years / 150,000 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
🏁 WLTP range394km
🇮🇪 Real-world (Irish)~315km

Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.

Kia highlights

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800V charging (EV6/EV9)
Ultra-rapid 350kW charging — 100km in ~5 min
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Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
Power external devices directly from your EV
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7-year warranty
Kia's industry-leading 7-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty

💰 Irish pricing & incentives

List price (inc. 23% VAT)€44,000
SEAI Private Car Grant− €3,500
VRT relief− €2,500
Net price after grants€38,000

💡 Total savings of €6,000. Always verify eligibility at seai.ie.

SEAI Private Car Grant €3,500 VRT relief €2,500 Motor tax €120/yr Home charger grant €300 BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
Estimated annual running costs (15,000km)
Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh)~€530
Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg)~€1,082
Motor tax€120/yr
Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L)~€2,170/yr
💡 Cost comparison: At an Electric Ireland night rate of €0.24/kWh, 15,000km of driving in the EV6 costs approximately €530 in electricity — compared with ~€2,700 in petrol for an equivalent car.

🚘 EV6 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026

All prices are guide prices. Private buyer prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500) and VRT relief (€2,500). Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.

Model / Trim Battery & Range Price After Grants
EV6 58kWh RWD
Entry		 58kWh · 394km €44,000€38,000
EV6 77kWh RWD
Most Popular		 77kWh · 506km €52,000€48,500
EV6 77kWh AWD
AWD		 77kWh · 484km €57,500€54,000
EV6 GT AWD
Performance		 77kWh · 424km €69,900

Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.

🇮🇪 EV6 on Irish routes

Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).

🛣️ Dublin → Cork 260km · M8
✅ Single charge — 55km remaining
🛤️ Dublin → Galway 220km · M6
✅ Single charge — 95km remaining
🏝️ Dublin → Kerry 310km · M7/N21
✅ Single charge — 5km remaining
🌊 Dublin → Donegal 260km · N2/N14
✅ Single charge — 55km remaining
🔄 Cork → Dublin (return) 520km · Round trip
⚡ One rapid charge stop needed
🏠 Daily commute (avg) 50km · /day
✅ 6+ days between home charges

Based on ~315km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.

👥 Is the EV6 right for you?

First-time EV buyer✅ Excellent choice
Family with children✅ 5 seats, 490L boot
Daily commuter (<100km)✅ Perfect
Intercity driving✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge
Towing (trailer/caravan)✅ Up to 1,600kg
Private buyer (SEAI + VRT)✅ €6,000 total grants
Company car / BIK saving✅ BIK OMV −€20,000 (2026)
AWD / off-road capability⚠️ FWD/RWD only
💡 Best for: Sporty crossover.

⚡ Charging guide

🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%)~8h
🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%)~6h
⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%)~49min
🚀 100kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%)~24min
Connectors (DC)CCS
Connectors (AC)Type 2
🔌 Irish networks: Compatible with ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen via CCS. Kia EV6 and EV9 use 800V architecture — enabling ultra-rapid charging at 350kW Ionity stations.

Kia's EV6 and EV9 share Hyundai's E-GMP 800V platform — enabling 350kW ultra-rapid charging and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load). The EV3 uses a newer platform optimised for efficiency and affordability. All Kia EVs support CCS across all major Irish networks.

📐 Dimensions & practicality

Length4,695 mm
Width1,890 mm
Height1,550 mm
Boot capacity490 L
Towing (braked)1,600 kg
Seats5
Battery warranty7 years / 150,000 km
🔋 Battery warranty: 7 years / 150,000 km. Manufacturer covers against capacity loss below 70%.

❓ Frequently asked questions — Kia EV6 Standard

The Kia EV6 Standard has an Irish list price of €44,000 (including 23% VAT). After the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500 and VRT relief of €2,500, the net cost is approximately €38,000. The range starts from €44,000 list price. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer and verify grant eligibility at seai.ie.
The Kia EV6 Standard has a WLTP official range of 394km. In real-world Irish conditions — motorway speeds, Irish temperatures and typical mixed urban/rural driving — expect approximately 315km per charge. This is sufficient for Dublin to Cork (260km) on a single charge.
Yes. The Kia EV6 Standard qualifies for the SEAI Private Car Grant of €3,500. New M1 BEV, list price €14k–€60k. Apply via seai.ie after purchase. VRT relief of €2,500 also applies, giving total state support of €6,000. Verify current eligibility at seai.ie.
Yes. Company car drivers benefit from the BIK (Benefit in Kind) OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026, significantly reducing taxable BIK on EVs. Combined with zero motor tax (€120/yr) and lower fuel costs versus petrol, the Kia EV6 Standard is one of the most tax-efficient company cars in Ireland. The SEAI grant of €3,500 also applies for private buyers.
At 15,000km per year: home charging at a €0.24/kWh night rate costs approximately €530. Public charging at €0.49/kWh costs approximately €1,082. Add €120 motor tax. Compare to approximately €2,700 in petrol for an equivalent combustion car.
Kia offers an industry-leading 7-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty across its entire range in Ireland — the longest standard warranty of any mainstream car brand. The EV battery is covered separately by a 7-year / 150,000km warranty (minimum 70% state of health). Kia has a comprehensive authorised dealer network across Ireland.
The Kia EV6 Standard supports up to 100kW DC and 11kW AC charging. At a 7.4kW home wallbox, a full charge takes approximately 8 hours. At a 50kW ESB ecars rapid charger, 10–80% takes around 49 minutes. At the maximum 100kW DC rate, 10–80% takes approximately 24 minutes.
The Kia EV6 Standard uses CCS (DC fast charging) and Type 2 (AC), compatible with all major Irish networks including ESB ecars, Ionity, EasyGo, Circle K and Applegreen.
Motor tax for the Kia EV6 Standard is €120 per year — the lowest available band in Ireland (A1, 0g/km CO₂). All battery electric vehicles registered as private cars qualify for this rate, compared to €280–€700+/year for an equivalent petrol or diesel car.

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