EV depreciation has created some genuinely absurd bargains, and this high-performance electric crossover might be one of the best examples. When new, it cost more than $60,000. Today, lightly used examples can be found for just over $30,000, roughly the price of a new Toyota Camry.
That money gets you far more than just a quick EV. With 576 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and a 0-60 mph time of just 3.2 seconds, it delivers supercar-rivaling acceleration while remaining practical enough for everyday use. It also gets a spacious, luxurious cabin and a generous list of modern tech features. Its roughly 200-mile range is the biggest compromise, but if you can live with that limitation, this used performance EV offers an astonishing amount of power, comfort, and practicality for the money.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Kia websites and other authoritative sources, including the EPA and Edmunds.
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For the most part, EVs are pretty dull. There are a few options out there, though, that stand out for delivering quirky styling and exceptional performance, with the most obvious being the Hyundai Ioniq 5. However, if you're willing to get something used, and you want something a little different, the Kia EV6 GT is mechanically similar and just as well-equipped. The Korean brand no longer sells this trim new, hence why you have to get it used, but with EV depreciation being as steep as it is, you can grab one at an incredibly low price.
A lot of people, myself included, were thoroughly impressed with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Unfortunately, even used models still demand a pretty steep price. The Kia EV6 GT might be a little more grand tourer than the Ioniq 5 N, which is definitely set up for the track, but it delivers 90 percent of the performance at a much lower price. Back when new, a 2023 model would have cost $62,925 to start, but because of how harshly depreciation hits EVs in their first couple of years, you can now get well cared for examples for just over $30,000.
For this price, you're getting a lot of car. Its performance is fantastic, with a setup that delivers a whopping 576 horsepower. It also comes with a ton of performance upgrades over the standard EV6, from larger brakes to a unique suspension setup. It's not just designed for insane performance, though, and its interior will impress you with a bevy of luxury features. For the money, there are few other used cars that are as new or as well-equipped.
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One of the things that has won so many performance-oriented EVs headlines is their crazy zero-to-60 times. With as much power as the EV6 GT has, it gets moving as quickly as you would expect. Unlike some of its rivals, though, it does much more than this. While you can still feel how heavy it is, which is characteristic of any EV, it is agile and engaging. The only downside is that its range is less than inspiring.
Every EV6 GT features a dual-motor setup, meaning that power is sent to both the front and rear axle as standard. This setup puts down a whopping amount of power, matching the output of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N with its N Grin Boost feature in use. Over the regular EV6, it comes with a ton of other performance-oriented upgrades, including an electronically controlled adaptive suspension, an electronic limited slip differential, larger ventilated brakes in the front and back, and Goodyear Eagle F1 performance tires.
The EV6 GT comes with different drive modes as well, including a drift mode which sends more power to the rear wheels. Even in its softest setup, though, it can be pretty firm. However, if corner carving agility is what you're after, you'll be more than impressed with what this electric Kia has to offer. It is eager and a lot of fun to drive hard along a twisty back road.
Unfortunately, all that performance does take its toll. While it'll still be a lot more cost-efficient than any gas-powered performance car with this kind of power, it doesn't quite live up to the most efficient EVs out there. It comes standard with a 77.4 kWh battery pack, giving it an EPA estimated range of just over 200 miles on a single charge.
Luckily, it doesn't take long to recharge the sporty Kia. When hooked up to a 350-kW fast charger, the brand claims that it can charge from 10 percent up to 80 percent in as little as 18 minutes. When plugged in to a Level 2 outlet, its 11-kW on-board charger allows it to recharge in around 7 hours, meaning it will happily go from 10 to 100 percent charge overnight.
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While Hyundai went for a more retro-futuristic look with the Ioniq 5, Kia has opted for a sleeker design with the EV6. It is less boxy and more aggressive-looking on the outside. On the inside, the Korean automaker has achieved a pretty high standard of luxury, while also retaining a pretty practical layout.
