Driving Kia’s EV6 GT-line at $87,590, the third-tier model in the four-model range which is now topped by the high-performance EV6 GT flagship at $99,590. The GT recently named World Performance Car of the Year, an impressive effort for an electric car. The dual motor GT-line however will satisfy most drivers looking for a performance EV with a 0 to 100km/hour time of 5.2 seconds. Not bad when you consider it tips the scales at 2105 kilos, the battery alone weighing 477 kgs. Yes, its premium priced but about as good as it gets at the moment in a family sized SUV – offering less range at 484km compared to rear drive EV6 models at 528kms but I found the stated range to be fairly accurate despite a mix of urban and country driving in hot conditions with the air-conditioning on. The drive experience of the Kia EV6 GT-line will impress most new drivers – smooth, quiet with assured handling and a very comfortable ride. Despite pushing $100,000 at the higher end of the prestige segment the Kia EV6 GT-line is very highly equipped for the money.  And able to take a 350kW charge rate it can gain an 80 per cent charge in around 20 minutes.

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