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The 2023 Kia EV6 is a five-passenger electric crossover SUV. It has standard all-wheel drive and a battery-electric powertrain. The Kia EV6 was introduced in February 2021. The main competitors of the 2023 Kia EV6 include the Audi e-tron, BMW iX3, Jaguar I-Pace, and Mercedes-Benz EQC.
The 2023 Kia EV6 is a capable vehicle. It has competitive towing and payload capability. In this article, we will explore the towing capacity of the 2023 Kia EV6.
How much can the 2023 Kia EV6 tow?
The 2023 Kia EV6 has a towing capacity of up to 2,300 pounds, when properly equipped.
Please note, the towing capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s towing capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2023 Kia EV6 Payload Capacity
The payload capacity of the 2023 Kia EV6 is up to 1,080 pounds.
Please note, the payload capacity will vary based on factors such as engine type, drivetrain and whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a towing package. If you are unsure of your vehicle’s payload capacity, please contact your local dealership for details.
2023 Kia EV6 Tow Package
The 2023 Kia EV6 does not come standard with a tow package. However, it is available as an option.
If you are planning on towing with your 2023 Kia EV6, we recommend equipping your vehicle with the tow package. The tow package includes a trailer hitch receiver and wiring harness. It also includes a heavier-duty cooling system and transmission oil cooler.
Towing Capacity By Motor and Drivetrain
The 2023 Kia EV6 is powered by a battery-electric powertrain. The motor gets up to 167 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It has an estimated range of up to 310 miles on a single charge.
The 2023 Kia EV6 is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.
EV6 with 58kWh Battery Towing Capacity: n/a
EV6 with 77.4kWh Battery Towing Capacity: 2,300 pounds
Towing Capacity By Engine Type
The towing capacity of the 2023 Kia EV6 will vary based on certain factors like engine, drivetrain and trim level. We’ve broken out the maximum towing capacities by engine below:
2023 Kia EV6 Light Towing Capacity: n/a
2023 Kia EV6 Wind RWD Towing Capacity: 2,300 pounds
2023 Kia EV6 Wind e-AWD Towing Capacity: 2,300 pounds
2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD Towing Capacity: 2,300 pounds
2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line e-AWD Towing Capacity: 2,300 pounds
EV6 Towing Capacity vs Competitors
The 2023 Kia EV6 has a towing capacity of up to 2,300 pounds, when properly equipped. Here’s how it stacks up against some of its main competitors:
2023 Audi e-tron Towing Capacity– 4,000 pounds
2023 BMW iX3 Towing Capacity– 4,409 pounds
2023 Jaguar I-Pace Towing Capacity– 3,500 pounds
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQC Towing Capacity– 3,500 pounds
As you can see, the 2023 Kia EV6 has a towing capacity that is competitive with its main rivals.
2023 Kia Towing Chart
Model | Towing Capacity (lbs) |
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2023 Kia Telluride | 5,000 |
2023 Kia Carnival | 3,500 |
2023 Kia Sorento | 3,500 |
2023 Kia Sportage | 2,500 |
2023 Kia Niro | 1,500 |
2023 Kia Seltos | 2,000 |
2023 Kia Soul | 2,000 |
2023 Kia EV6 | 2,300 |
Source: https://www.kia.com/us/en/ev6