Kia‘s latest 2024 EV6 Light Long Range model is making news for being the value-for-money champion. Amidst a wide range of pricier electric vehicles (EVs), Kia wants to disrupt the market by focusing on both range and cost-efficiency.
The car is only a smidge cheaper than the Tesla Model 3
According to recent details confirmed by a Kia America spokesperson, the EV6 Light Long Range comes in two variants: rear-wheel drive (RWD) and all-wheel drive (e-AWD). The most compelling part? These new trims are outfitted with a 77.4-kWh battery but are up to $2,750 cheaper than their Wind variants that carry the same battery size. Specifically, the Light Long Range RWD starts at an MSRP of $45,950—making it less costly than the EV6 Wind, which starts at $48,700.
Price comparisons within the EV6 lineup further amplify the Light Long Range’s appeal. It is priced $3,350 more than the standard range EV6 Light model, which has a 58-kWh battery and a starting price of $42,600. So, for just a bit more cash, buyers could potentially get a substantial boost in range.
Although the range for the new Light Long Range RWD hasn’t been confirmed, if we go by the EV6 Wind RWD’s 310-mile range, it’s expected to be in the same ballpark. Moreover, an e-AWD Light Long Range variant is also in the offering with a starting price of $49,850, making it the most affordable dual-motor option in the EV6 range.
Besides competing within its own lineup, the EV6 Light Long Range also shakes up competition with other brands. It is a hair cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 Long Range, priced at $45,990, and just $250 more expensive than the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE which starts at $45,700.
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