Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT with 650 hp, starting at just over $50,000 in Korea
The most powerful car Kia has ever made just got even better. Kia upgraded the EV6 GT, its electric sports car, giving it a stylish facelift and even more power. And it’s still one of the most affordable sports cars (gas or EV) you can get your hands on. The new EV6 GT launched in Korea on Tuesday, starting at just over $50,000.
Kia launches the upgraded EV6 GT in Korea
After revealing the EV6 GT in 2022, the company proclaimed it was the “Most powerful Kia production vehicle ever.”
Boasting 576 hp, the electric sports car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. Kia put the EV6 GT up against Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan Evo to prove its prowess, beating both off the line.
Two years later, the electric sports car is already due for a refresh. Kia launched the new EV6 GT in Korea on Tuesday, starting at just over $50,000 (72.2 million won).
With improved front and rear electric motors, the upgraded Kia EV6 GT now packs up to 650 hp (478 kW) and 770 Nm torque when the launch control is active. Without it, the EV sports car still has a whopping 609 hp (448 kW) and 740 Nm max torque.
A Kia official said the upgraded model “will become a new standard that will change the paradigm of high-performance electric vehicles.”
The new standard for electric sports cars
The added power is good for a 0 to 62 mph (0 to 100 km/hr) acceleration in 3.5 seconds. With Kia’s 4th-gen bigger (84 kWh) battery pack, the new EV6 GT has a driving range of up to 220 miles (355 km).
It also gains faster charging speeds. The new EV6 GT can fast charge (10% to 80%) in under 18 minutes with a 350 kW charger.
The electric sports car gains more control and stability with an electronically controlled suspension (ECS) and electronic limited-slip differential (e-LSD) included as standard.
Kia improved the interior with its latest convenience and infotainment features. It also added an 8-way power function to its exclusive EV6 GT sports bucket seats. The new ccNC infotainment system with dual 12.3″ navigation and driver display screens is at the center.
Despite the improvements, Kia said it’s “freezing its sales price.” With incentives, the new EV6 GT starts at just over $50,00 (72.2 million won) in Korea.
In comparison, the Ferrari Roma starts at about $245,000, while a Lamborghini Huracan Evo will run you around $215,000. Even the 2025 Porsche Taycan GT Turbo has a starting price tag of $230,000. At $50,000, Kia’s new electric sports car is a steal.
For those in the US, don’t worry. Kia America introduced the updated EV6 last week at the LA Auto Show. The new model features a bigger battery, faster charging, and an NACS charging port to access Tesla Superchargers.
Thanks to a larger 84 kWh battery, the new EV6’s range is up to 319 miles. The GT model gets a slight performance upgrade, with 601 hp, 25 hp more than the previous model. Prices will be announced closer to launch, which is scheduled for the first half of 2025.
With the 2025 model arriving, Kia is offering massive discounts, with current models available to lease starting at just $159 per month. You can use our link to view offers on the 2024 Kia EV6 near you while models are still in stock.
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Slate Auto, a new EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has poached a key Tesla manufacturing leader to build its electric pickup truck factory in Indiana.
Napoleon Reyes is a US Marine from Indiana who got a degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue after leaving the force.
He then worked a few years at Subaru and Wabash before joining Tesla’s manufacturing team at the Fremont Factory in 2020.
There, he became part of the Model Y production ramp and was quickly promoted to lead the Model Y General Assembly in Fremont in 2022.
Reyes led Model Y GA, one of the most critical parts of vehicle manufacturing, for more than a year before being promoted again to lead new pilot processes at the factory.
Most recently, he led the launch of the general assembly line for the Model Y refresh.
The new engineering manager announced this week that he is leaving Tesla to join Slate:
A bit late on the post but after nearly 5 years working at Tesla in Fremont, I made the difficult decision to leave the Company and move closer to home with my family. It was an incredible experience being part of multiple line expansions and multiple Model Y program launches. Leading and managing the Model Y Refresh launch for GA in Fremont this year tested me professionally however we ultimately succeeded due to our amazing cross functional team collaboration. It’s been an absolute pleasure working with such great people, and I will forever be proud and thankful for everything we accomplished together.
I will be taking on a new role as Senior Manager, Plant Vehicle Engineering at Slate Auto in Warsaw, In.
Slate emerged from stealth mode earlier this year to unveil a new type of electric pickup truck featuring modular customization and an affordable price.
The company raised over $700 million through two rounds of investments from several different investors, including Jeff Bezos. It is currently raising more, which basically guarantees that it will be able to reach production.
The startup acquired a former printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana. It is currently converting to manufacture its electric pickup with a team from legacy automakers and also several former engineers and leaders from Tesla.
Rich Schmidt, an early Tesla manufacturing director, is the head of manufacturing.
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Genesis is preparing to shake things up with its most luxurious SUV yet, the GV90. Thanks to a new patent filing, we are getting a detailed look at how its Rolls-Royce-style coach doors will work.
New patent reveals Genesis GV90 coach door system
When Genesis first unveiled the full-size SUV at the NY Auto Show last March, it wasn’t the stunning design or advanced tech that caught everyone’s attention. It was the coach doors.
Although we were worried it wouldn’t make it to the production model, like many concepts, the Genesis GV90 will be offered with coach doors.
The ultra-luxe electric SUV was first caught with coach doors earlier this year on a car carrier in South Korea. Just last month, the GV90 was spotted in California with a hinge at the rear to open the coach doors.
After several new patents were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for new door latching devices, we are getting a sneak peek at how they are expected to work.
The patents, titled “Cinching Device For Door Latches in Vehicle,” and “Door Latch Device for Vehicles,” give a pretty detailed explanation of how the Genesis GV90’s coach doors will operate. The “Door Latch Device” uses a door striker on the lower side of the door, which is opened or closed by a hinge unit.
Unlike traditional doors, which use the B-pillar for support, the device is attached directly to the door itself, allowing for hinge-like movement.
The cinching device works in a similar way. It’s also attached to the door and part of the vehicle. However, unlike most of its kind, Genesis found a way to use a single cinching device to control multiple units. Again, the device is used for B-pillarless doors that swing open.
Genesis already said that B-pillarless coach doors are now feasible in production vehicles. The patent reveals a glimpse into how the luxury automaker could make it a reality.
Although the Genesis GV90 is expected to be offered with coach doors, they will likely not be standard. Other variants, with traditional door handles, have also been spotted testing in the US and South Korea.
Genesis is expected to launch the GV90 in mid-2026. It will be built at Hyundai’s Ulsan plant in South Korea. The flagship Genesis SUV is scheduled to debut on Hyundai’s new eM platform, which the company said will “provide 50% improvement in driving range.” It will also be loaded with the latest technology, software, connectivity, and Level 3 or higher autonomous driving capabilities.
Source: USPTO
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