The new Kia EV6 has not only conquered drivers and pedestrians, but also the jury of the Car of the Year contest, one of the most prestigious in the world, made up of 59 motoring journalists from 22 European countries. We have no doubt that, after facing more than sixty models launched on the market during the year 2021, it is largely due to its design since it is a real eye-catcher . But also for being a 100% electric model. In fact, six of the last seven finalists were electric, which confirms that these types of vehicles are the immediate future more than ever. In second and third place they were followed by the newcomers to the market Renault Mégane E-Tech and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, whose design does not leave anyone indifferent either.
The president of the Jury of the Car of the Year, Frank Janssen , stated during the presentation of the award that “it is a pleasant surprise to see that the Kia EV6 wins this award. It is about time that the brand and the Group were rewarded, since they have been put a lot of effort into this car. Kia’s progress is really impressive.” For his part, Jason Jeong, president of Kia Europe, underlined the “great honor” of winning the 2022 Car of the Year with the EV6, “the first Kia to achieve this prestigious award.” The EV6 is a true landmark, designed from the ground up to make electric mobility fun, comfortable and accessible , combining impressive real-world range, ultra-fast charging capability, a spacious, high-tech interior and an uncompromising driving experience. really rewarding. The EV6 is an exciting sign of what is to come in our electrified line-up.”
And it is that the Kia EV6 is in charge of starting the electrification strategy of the South Korean firm, which has a plan for its PHEV, hybrid and electric models. Specifically, by 2030 they expect 40% of sales to be of this type of propulsion , with an annual target of 1.6 million registered units. We tell you all the details of this revolutionary model.
