WE FIND OUT JUST HOW FAST THE KIA EV6 CHARGES

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This video thoroughly investigates the charging capabilities of the 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line, utilizing a 77.4 kWh battery pack. The reviewer conducted multiple charging sessions on Electrify America chargers (150 kW and 350 kW) to analyze the charging curve and real-world range addition. The EV6 demonstrates impressive initial charging speeds, accepting over 200 kW within the first minute and reaching 50% state of charge in just 10 minutes. The reviewer highlights that the EV6, built on the 800-volt E-GMP platform, can accept up to 230 kW. While Kia claims a 10-80% charge in 18 minutes, the tests showed it took 22 minutes on a 350 kW charger and 30 minutes on a 150 kW charger. The reviewer notes significant thermal throttling events that impact charging speed, particularly after 80% state of charge, advising against charging past this point unless necessary. Despite these throttling events, the EV6 is praised as a "fantastic charging electric vehicle," offering up to 8.7 miles per minute of added range based on EPA estimates.