At kia our vehicles are inspired by the contrast found in nature and humanity between what is
and what can be possible ev6 is the first vehicle to bring this new direction to life
it pairs the quiet energy of an electric motor with bold modern design kia's signature tiger face
takes on a sleek and digital style here light isn't just practical it's intentional
and every bulb in this vehicle is led for maximum efficiency the ev6 has a low sporty profile
but thanks to a flat floor and more than 114 inches between the wheels the interior room
and cargo space deliver an unexpected level of luxury the long profile is enhanced by a dramatic
character line that curves upward toward the rear wheels the sculptural 20 inch wheel option
with sharply angled spokes and special finish is aggressive yet aerodynamic
a series of segmented led hash marks stretch up and around the side and flow across the width
the space inside this low profile crossover almost defies logic instead of a bulky gasoline
engine you have slim battery packs and a flat floor and that means more room for innovation
and the all important low center of gravity we wanted to provide as much natural space
as possible with uncomplicated modern design a seamless curved digital display with an elegant
graphic and built-in blue light filter to ease eye strain and a glowing light illuminates the entire
dash the super thin ultra high strength seats not only look incredible but also provide
more room for rear passengers even the materials in the ev6 look toward the future these rich
textures and patterns are made from recycled plastic and vegan leather a perfect example of
the balance between nature and technology and the truth is this philosophy of beauty and opposition
has inspired kia design for years that's what ev6 is all about you tom and good evening everyone
i'm russell wagger vice president of marketing at kia america ev6 is kia's first dedicated
electric vehicle the boldest undertaking in our company's history an electric crossover
with the sportiness of a fastback the utility of an suv and the technology of a luxury vehicle
we're here in times square not just because this was our home on new year's eve
as proud sponsors of the new york city ball drop but because like us
new york city and the state of new york have a clear-eyed view of the future for evs in fact
new york is committing 700 million dollars to build more than 50 000 ev charging stations
as they get ready for what we agree is the future of transportation new york city
is as vibrant and forward-thinking as our new brand and the all-new all-electric
ev6 when we decided to embrace evs we wanted to build vehicles you'd not only love to drive
but vehicles you'd enjoy living with this is a car you can really live with we are targeting up to
miles of range going from 10 to 80 percent charged in under 18 minutes and 0 to 60 time of less than
3.5 seconds ev6 is proof of our mission to design dynamic stylish and inventive new products proof
that ev ownership can be accessible convenient and exhilarating and proof that kia is committed
to sustainable transportation for everyone ev6 is more than just a new electric vehicle from kia
it's a messenger for this brand's future it's the first of many proof points
new york has big plans for an ev future and so do we when you drive an ev6
you will not just be driving one of kia's most inventive designs you're driving a vehicle you
can count on to support your life that means you choose the range and capability that fits your
lifestyle if you want a long distance driving the rear wheel drive variants with the larger battery
are targeted to go 300 miles on a single charge if you want to tackle unpaved mountain roads or east
coast winter weather the all-wheel drive option adds a front motor for a total of 313 horsepower
but if pure performance is what excites you take a look at the ev-6 gt this all-electric
576 horsepower all-wheel drive gt will go zero to 60 in less than 3.5 seconds how about them apples
we'll have a lot more to say about the gt a little further down the road
now performance isn't the only area where we're outpacing the competition the kia ev6
features the first charging system to switch seamlessly from 400 volt to 800 volt charging
that means in less than five minutes at an ultra fast charger you'll add nearly 70 miles of range
that's super fast charging saving you time and you're keeping you on the move with a decade of ev
experience behind us we at kia understand evs that's why our current nero ev won the top spot
in jd power's first ever new electric vehicle ownership satisfaction study in fact jd power
has named the kia best mass market brand for initial quality for the last six years in a row
you know kia is well known for its confident 10-year 100 000 mile industry-leading warranty
we will also make sure that our evs are covered by a warranty in a way you can expect only from kia
uncompromising quality practical range and fast charging that's the result
of years of experience in research and development intuitive technology is infused into every aspect
of how you use ev6 you won't know how you lived your life without it picture this scenario
let's say you're leaving times square and heading to upstate new york for a weekend camping trip
on the way to the parking garage you will press the remote smart parking assist button on your
smart key and ev6 effortly glides out of the spot to greet you because it's designed as a
true ev ev6 has extra space such as the console storage perfect for your laptop and there's tons
of room in back for a tent a space heater an inflatable paddleboard and all the essentials
the kia connect system updates the network while you're out having fun turns out there's a new
ultra fast charging station halfway through your route that's a bonus augmented reality shows you
exactly when and where to turn you pull up to the charging station and plug in grab a coffee
and your laptop 18 minutes later you've added up to 210 miles of range and sent a few emails you
arrive at the campsite at dusk with bi-directional charging you grab your extension cord plug it into
your vehicle and power up well whatever you want for me it's a movie projector and popcorn machine
that right there is the beauty of ev6 it's designed to move with you and it considers
how movement impacts the world it's the first of a whole new generation of kia evs and so
to mark this historic moment we're doing something special on june 3rd we will start sales
of ev6 with 1500 first edition models these exclusive vehicles will let our biggest fans
tell the world that they were the first to join us and embrace the ev revolution
just like the city of new york and just like kia america i want to thank you for
your time tonight and thank you for being a part of the kia journey we're just getting
started