Kia’s refreshed Kia EV6 arrives in Australia: There are a lot of changes, but pricing isn’t one of them
Kia Australia has finally confirmed pricing and specifications for the refreshed Kia EV6 electric five-door large car, which is due to arrive in local showrooms imminently.
Expected in Australia as far back as late 2024, the new EV6 comes with upgrades to design, technology and battery capacity. But prices rise by just $70 across the range compared with the outgoing MY25 model.
The headline change is the introduction of a larger 84kWh high-voltage battery for all Long Range variants, replacing the previous 77.4kWh unit.
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As a result, the EV6 Long Range Air RWD now offers up to 582km of driving range on the WLTP cycle, up from 528km. Old ranges are in brackets below.
2026 Kia EV6 pricing:
- EV6 Long Range Air RWD – $72,660 – 582km WLTP (528km)
- EV6 Long Range GT-Line RWD – $79,660 – 560km WLTP (504km)
- EV6 Long Range GT-Line AWD – $87,660 – 522km WLTP (484km)
- EV6 GT AWD – $99,660 – 450km WLTP (424km)
The model line-up is unchanged despite expectations the lower-end might be culled to make room for the incoming EV4. But all four models are guaranteed to run for at least MY26.
While highly rated, the EV6 has not been a commercial success for Kia. Sales dipped 80.5 per cent year-on-year in 2025, although that’s mitigated by the old model being in run-out.
The refreshed EV6 adopts Kia’s latest ‘Star Map’ lighting signature, bringing redesigned headlights and daytime running lights that create a wider and more technical front-end appearance.
A sharper front bumper and more pronounced bonnet creases further emphasise the new look.
At the rear, three-dimensional tail-lights echo the Star Map design language, while a reprofiled bumper visually links the front and rear styling. New alloy wheel designs ranging from 19 to 21 inches (depending on variant) complete the exterior updates.
Inside, the EV6 retains its wide, horizontal cabin layout with a standard dual 12.3-inch display combining the digital instrument cluster and central infotainment screen.
A new steering wheel design — inspired by the larger EV9 — is fitted across the range, along with an updated centre console. GT-Line and GT variants also gain Kia’s fingerprint recognition technology.
The updated EV6 introduces Kia’s latest ccNc infotainment software, bringing sharper graphics and — for the first time — wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard across the entire lineup.
Kia Connect connected-car services are now included on all variants, adding features focused on safety, security and convenience.
Over-the-air (OTA) software update capability is also standard, allowing compatible vehicle systems to be updated remotely without a dealer visit.
Alongside the jump to an 84kWh battery, Kia has also made targeted changes to ride and handling — particularly for the flagship EV6 GT.
Hardware updates include stiffer rear sway bars and softer front springs, with Kia Australia further retuning the suspension and steering locally.
According to the brand, the changes improve ride comfort, grip levels and steering feedback across all drive modes, while also boosting confidence on rough roads and at higher dynamic limits.
The refreshed Kia EV6 range is expected to arrive in Australian dealerships in the coming weeks.
