Kia EV6 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Kia EV6 is the EV6 Light Long Range AWD (2026–present): 5.0 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest current version, the EV6 Light RWD (2026–present), takes 8.3 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Kia EV6 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–present | GT-Line AWD Dual electric motors · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line AWD | 320 | AWD | 5.0 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Light Long Range AWD Dual electric motors · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line AWD | 320 | AWD | 5.0 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Wind AWD Dual electric motors · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line AWD | 320 | AWD | 5.0 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | GT-Line RWD Single electric motor (long range) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line RWD | 225 | RWD | 7.3 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Light Long Range RWD Single electric motor (long range) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line RWD | 225 | RWD | 7.3 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Wind RWD Single electric motor (long range) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line RWD | 225 | RWD | 7.3 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Light RWD Single electric motor (standard range) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill (Kia US specs-compare table) | 167 | RWD | 8.3 s | Manufacturer [1] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
Kia EV6 specs by model year
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Kia EV6?
The current Kia EV6 runs 0-60 mph in 5.0 to 8.3 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest EV6 in our data is the EV6 Light Long Range AWD (2026–present) at 5.0 seconds.
How fast is the Kia EV6?
By published 0-60 mph times: GT-Line AWD 5.0 s (320 hp); Light Long Range AWD 5.0 s (320 hp); Wind AWD 5.0 s (320 hp); GT-Line RWD 7.3 s (225 hp); Light Long Range RWD 7.3 s (225 hp). 2 more versions are in the table above. Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Kia EV6?
The quickest Kia EV6 to 60 mph is the EV6 Light Long Range AWD (2026–present), at 5.0 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 320 hp. Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill; same figure listed for Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line AWD.
Sources
- Compare Specs of the 2026 Kia EV6 | Trims: Light, Light Long Range, Wind, GT-Line | Kia, accessed 2026-11-14.