Kia EV6 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Kia EV6 on kia.com comes in four trims: Light ($37,900), Light Long Range ($41,200), Wind ($44,800) and GT-Line ($48,700), before destination. Light uses a 63-kWh battery and 167-hp motor; the others use 84 kWh, 225 hp RWD or 320 hp with optional AWD, and up to 319 miles of range. EPA also lists a 2026 EV6 GT.

Current EV6 trim levels: First generation

The EV6 rides on Kia's E-GMP platform. Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line offer dual-motor AWD as an option; Wind and up add vehicle-to-load power. The high-performance EV6 GT is listed by EPA for 2023–2026 but not priced on kia.com.[1][2][3][4]

Kia EV6 First generation trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Light	$37,900excl. destination (2026 MY)	Single motor RWD (167 hp, 258 lb-ft); 63-kWh battery	EPA 237-mile range Highway Driving Assist 19-inch wheels [1]
Light Long Range	$41,200excl. destination (2026 MY)	Single motor RWD (225 hp, 258 lb-ft); 84-kWh battery Dual motor AWD (320 hp, 446 lb-ft), optional	EPA 319 miles (RWD) / 295 miles (AWD) 0–60 mph in 5.0 sec with AWD, per Kia Optional heated steering wheel and rear seats [1]
Wind	$44,800excl. destination (2026 MY)	Single motor RWD (225 hp, 258 lb-ft); 84-kWh battery Dual motor AWD (320 hp, 446 lb-ft), optional	Vehicle-to-load (V2L) charge port Ventilated front seats, SynTex seats Highway Driving Assist 2, 360° Surround View Monitor Smart Power Liftgate [1]
GT-Line	$48,700excl. destination (2026 MY)	Single motor RWD (225 hp, 258 lb-ft); 84-kWh battery Dual motor AWD (320 hp, 446 lb-ft), optional	Head-up display, Meridian 14-speaker audio Wide sunroof, Digital Key 2.0 Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 EPA 270 miles (AWD) [1]
GT	—MSRP not listed on kia.com	Dual motor AWD (EPA lists 175 kW + 303 kW motors)	EPA 231-mile range (2026) EPA 87/79/83 MPGe First EPA listing for 2023 [3][5][4]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Kia pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest 2026 Kia EV6?

The Light at $37,900 before destination, with a 63-kWh battery and 237 miles of EPA range.

Which EV6 has the most range?

RWD Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line models, at 319 EPA miles from the 84-kWh battery.

Is the EV6 available with AWD?

Yes, dual-motor AWD (320 hp) is optional on Light Long Range, Wind and GT-Line. The Light is RWD only.

Is there still an EV6 GT?

EPA lists a 2026 EV6 AWD GT rated at 231 miles, but kia.com's 2026 EV6 trim list stops at GT-Line, so no current MSRP is shown here.

What is the difference between EV6 Wind and GT-Line?

GT-Line adds a head-up display, Meridian audio, a wide sunroof, Digital Key 2.0 and Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Kia for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Kia EV6 Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
Kia 2026/2027 Full-Line Brochure — Kia America (kia.com)
2026 Kia EV6 AWD GT (EPA record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2022 Kia model list — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)
2023 Kia EV6 AWD GT (EPA record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)

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