Kia EV6 Electric SUV Recalled in India Over Faulty Charging Control Unit
According to Kia India, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has been notified of the voluntary recall, and the company will contact the impacted customers personally.
By Reetika Bhatt
Kia India has initiated a voluntary recall for the EV6 electric SUV. A total of 1,138 EV6 units produced between March 3, 2022, and April 14, 2023 are covered by the recall. The carmaker claims that a potential issue with the Integrated Charging Control Units (ICCU) of electric SUV units worldwide led to the need for the recall. The 12-volt auxilliary battery may not charge due to an ICCU malfunction, which could lead to a roadside discharge and complete loss of driving power.
According to Kia India, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has been notified of the voluntary recall, and the company will contact the impacted customers personally. The brand further stated that it is actively updating the integrated charging control unit's software on the affected EV6 units to ensure a flawless ownership experience. Additionally, customers can make an appointment for the software update by contacting the local Kia retailer.
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Kia EV6 Electric SUV: Battery Pack Details
On the mechanical front, the 2023 Kia EV6 is equipped with a 77.4kWh battery pack and two motor options. It has an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 708 km. The car's single-motor RWD arrangement generates 229bhp of maximum power and 350Nm of peak torque, while its dual-motor AWD setup delivers approximately 325bhp and 605Nm of torque. Thanks to its dual motor configuration, the more potent e-AWD variant of the EV6 can accelerate from a standstill to 100km/h in just 5.2 seconds.
Kia EV6 Electric SUV: Design Features and Dimensions
The Kia EV6 has a small snout, strong character lines, and a contemporary appearance. It has smoother curves and more elegant design features. A full-width LED light strip is also featured on the back end. As far as colour options are concerned, the model is available for purchase in five different paint jobs - Aurora Black Pearl, Snow White Pearl, Yacht Blue, Runway Red, and Moonscape. The dimensions of the electric SUV stand at 1,890mm in width, 1,570mm in height, and 4,695mm in length. The wheelbase measures 2,900mm.
Kia EV6 Electric SUV: What's Inside?
The EV6 boasts a roomy cabin with dual 12.3-inch curved displays, a digital instrument cluster and touchscreen display, wireless charging, ventilated seats, 64-colour ambient lighting, and ADAS features like multi-collision braking, lane keeping assist, and lane follow assist, among other amenities. An augmented reality head-up display, e-AWD, and a 14-speaker Meridian sound system are some of the added features, available on the all-wheel-drive model. When it comes to safety, the Kia product features eight airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, ABS with ESC, and hill-start assist.
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Kia EV6 Electric SUV: Price Range
The EV6 was launched in June 2022 with an introductory price of Rs 59.95 lakh. The current price of the car, however, ranges between Rs 60.97 lakh and Rs 65.97 lakh. All mentioned prices are ex-showroom. The EV6 competes against the MG 4 EV, BMW i4, BYD Seal, and Volvo XC40 Recharge.
