

Where it does remind you of the Hyundai is in its sheer size: it's 4.7 metres long, and nearly three metres of that is the wheelbase between the axles, leaving plenty of room for both passengers and battery packs.

There's a slight difference in philosophy between all three cars, with the EV6 intended to be a bit sportier and more dynamic than the Ioniq 5 hatchback and GV60 SUV. The first to be based on these foundations are the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60 and Kia's EV6, all of which we've driven. It's called 'E-GMP' and is ready to underpin a wide variety of models from the Korean trio in the coming years. Just like the VW Group did with its 'MEB' technology, Kia and sister brands Hyundai and Genesis developed a platform exclusively for electric cars. The difference between the EV6 and Kia’s other electric cars is that it’s not based on architecture shared with petrol and diesel-engined models, which often results in some compromises when it comes to design and interior space. With a long range, super smooth and engaging driving dynamics, plus a cutting-edge cabin with the latest infotainment software and charging technology, the EV6 is one of our favourite electric vehicles bar none. Kia has long been an electric-car trailblazer, with the original Soul EV being one of the first mainstream electric crossovers you could buy. But the Kia EV6 model heralds the start of a new generation of impressively high-tech electric cars.
