Here's How Much Kia Philippines' Flagship EV6 Costs
The highly anticipated Kia EV6 is now in the Philippines. The launch marks Kia's official entry into the local electric vehicle market. Kia Philippines is the latest to introduce a fully electric car in the country, following the likes the Nissan Leaf, Porsche Taycan, BYD S1 EV, and BMW iX3, among others, with its sleek compact crossover.
“It is truly our honor to introduce this latest innovation by Kia," said Kia Philippines President Manny Aligada during the launch."[To have] a sustainable car with zero emissions, and a step toward Kia’s ambitious yet important transition into a future mobility solutions brand. Our one true message to the public aims to open their eyes to the reality and potential of fully electric vehicles, and that Kia PH is here to make EV ownership convenient, worry-free, and enjoyable.”
According to Kia, the EV6 has a range of 528 kilometers from its long-range 77.4kWh battery pack. Its motor, on the other hand, generates a respectable 226hp and 350Nm of torque. As for the battery system, it utilizes Lithium-Ion battery cells.
We also get a wide range of Euro NCAP-rated features. These include the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning Detection, Blind Spot Detection and Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping and Following Assist Technology, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Safe Exit Assist, and 360-View Monitor.
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Meanwhile, Ayala Corporation President and CEO Cezar "Bong" Consing welcomed the formal launch, saying that the Ayala Group is committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. As part of the Ayala Group, Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc., together with partner Greenstrum, has expanded charging system networks all over the country, as provided by Ayala Land.
"We are using the whole Ayala ecosystem to support the growth and adoption of EVs in the Philippines. We expect EV take-up to grow rapidly, and EVs to be the dominant transport technology in a few years," he claimed. “Ayala believes that positive climate action is an investment that will benefit future generations."
The EV6 is available at Kia dealerships in New Manila, Quezon City, Muntinlupa, Sto. Tomas, Batangas, South Luzon, and Pampanga in North Luzon and will eventually be available in all 42 Kia dealers nationwide. It comes in five colors: Moonscape, Snow White Pearl, Runway Red, Yacht Blue, and Aurora Black Pearl.
The EV6 GT-Line, with all its inclusions, is priced at P3.788 million. A purchase comes with a portable charger, a five-year or 160,000-km vehicle warranty, an eight-year or 160,000-km HV battery system warranty, five years of free preventative maintenance service, and five years of free 24/7 roadside assistance.
For more information about the Kia EV6, visit the Kia Philippines website here.
