I think the last word was first quarter? Maybe first half? I would be super surprised if they showed up before July.

Initially we were going to wait for one but I kind of didn't like the idea of getting the very first run out of a brand new factory.

 

I see in Cincinnati at 2024 brand new EV6 GTLine is selling for $36,000. I still think I will wait.

 

I reached out to them and they said that was a lease deal…

 

Hi Kia EV6 Family! Any updates on when these beautiful 2025 EV6's will be available?
Also will heat pump be available in all versions in the US? I saw that in UK that it was on in GT LineS? (I think)

Thanks!

You mean like this person?

2025 EV6 owner

 

That's in Norway. The US models will be coming from the Georgia plant.

 

Except for the GT (that's still going to be Korean made)

 

From what I have read, only the AWD models will have the heat pump. It will come as standard equipment on those and not available at all on the RWD vehicles.

 

There has been little reporting on the answer you seek. I got tired of waiting, most manufacturers have had 2025 MY vehicles out for months now.

 

I'm guessing it's taking a while to get production started in Georgia. Kia has several of their other 2025 models on the dealership lots.

 

I guess they also don't want to release 2025s with CCS if NACs is the standard, but not NACs charging is available? Probably not THE (Georgia plant being the reason), but also a consideration.

 

Yes, I live in Central Ohio and I discovered that this dealer shines too good to be true sales. I am ended up sticking with a local dealer and I am happy with my EV6 GTLine

 

At this rate they should bag the 2025 and plan to release the 2026 in August.

 

It's pretty ridiculous. This article mentions a nearly $20k lease incentive to clear out 2024 GT trims before 2025s come out but no date on when actual 2025s come out.

Kia EV6 GT Gets Nearly $20,000 Lease Discount as 2025 Model Arrives

Kia’s high-performance EV6 GT is now more affordable than ever, thanks to lease savings of nearly $20,000. As the automaker prepares to launch the 2025

evmagz.com

 

At the Chicago Auto Show today and they had a red 2024 EV6 on display. I asked two Kia representatives where the 2025 was and when it would come out. They seemed unsure and just said that they had the 2025 EV6 GT at LA Auto Show.

 

Same thing at the DC Auto Show... bummer.

 

Definitely eager to see when the 2025 models start hitting dealerships. I'm ready to get rid of my Model Y but I'd rather wait for the conveniences of the NACS port on the drivers' side (for my home charger) and the larger battery in the '25 models. 🤞

 

The Georgia plant has been cranking out 2025 Ioniq 5’s with NACS ports for months now. A Georgia-built Ioniq 5 got a rave review for build quality on the YouTube channel Out of Spec Detailing. You Tube is full of great videos about the new Ioniq 5’s performance. They are charging on the Tesla network since January. A 2025 Ioniq 5 even outperformed a head-to-head charging contest with a new Tesla Model 3 on the Tesla Supercharger Network. The 135KW charge rate is less than the peak rate on the Tesla, but the Ioniq kept the rate flat for the overall win. I wonder what the problems are for sister company Kia, who seems stuck in 2024.

 

Only the EV6 stuck in 2024. They have been producing 2025 EV9s for a while now.

 

Welp, I ended up springing for a ‘24 last week, given the delays on the ‘25 model and the $10k dealership cash incentives on the older models. Honestly really happy with it, and the sooner I offloaded my Model Y, the better. Onward!

 

Congrats on your new purchase. I agree, I got tired of waiting. They may as well just call them the 2026 EV6 by the time they end up on lots.

 

I also was waiting for the 2025 but with the 10k dollars off on the EV9 I decided to go that way and bought a 2025 GT Line. I'm really happy with it.

 

Duplicate post.

 

Heard from my WA state dealership that the 2025 EV6 will be allocated to dealerships in April 2025 and ready for shipping/purchase in May 2025. Fingers crossed

 

Seen on Reddit. A 2025 EV6 in Florida. No photo of the rear. Definitely a US model since it has the side reflector and side marker in the lights.

Looks like the model levels have changed. LT and GTL according to Kia's online search (some are LT and others are Wind?). However, looking at a window sticker, an LT is really 2025 EV6 LIGHT LR RWD.

Local Search Inventory - Results Page | Kia

Local search inventory results page for new Kia models.

www.kia.com

 

Those front lights are even uglier than I thought. There is a design theory that's being pushed that edgy and non-conformist designs (ala Cybertruck) will cause immediate sales of a product because of the "newness" psychological demand rush found in humans. While this holds true for a hot second, humans will then be quick to dismiss it and settle back into their comfort zone of traditionality. This has been shown to be the case for car models going back to the 90s with the Ford Probe, Pontiac Aztek, etc., up through the Cybertruck. Hot initial sellers because they were different and then sales quickly dove. Kia's entire new lineup is banking on this theory. Combined with the drop in the EV sales rate in the US and removal of EV credits on the horizon, it does not look good for Kia.

 

Yeah, not a fan of those lights - unless they're much better than the ones we have now, in which case it's a fair trade.

 

Not sure if I saw this trick here or on Reddit. Have you used Kia.com to search for 2025's by altering the url? Search for EV6, the url says 'year=all' (it lies), change the url to be 'year=2025'. Found some about 150 miles from here (northern Virginia). (First post, been reading a lot, don't kill me if this is obvious. )

 

You mean this link: https://www.kia.com/us/en/inventory/result?year=2025&seriesId=N&zipCode=32901&radius=250 this is not Reddit, just a pure link to Kia.

Doesn't work? You didn't need to 'trick' Kia.com. Just change the zipCode in the URL(or search box) to yours. And lower the radius if you like.