SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - Kia’s high-performance EV6 GT has topped a comparative test by German automotive magazine Auto Motor und Sport, outperforming Tesla’s Model Y and the Polestar 4, the company said Tuesday.
The publication, one of Germany’s most influential auto outlets, assessed the three models across seven categories: body, safety, comfort, powertrain, driving performance, environmental performance, and cost. The EV6 GT scored 597 points overall, ahead of the Model Y’s 574 points and the Polestar 4’s 550.
Kia’s flagship EV delivered particularly strong results in the powertrain and driving performance categories, which examine output, acceleration, dynamics and handling. The EV6 GT delivers up to 448 kW — rising to 478 kW with launch control — outpacing the Model Y’s 378 kW and the Polestar 4’s 400 kW. It accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, beating the Model Y’s 5 seconds and the Polestar 4’s 3.8 seconds.
Mid-range acceleration was also a standout: the EV6 GT reached 62 mph from 37 mph in 1.5 seconds, faster than both rivals.
The model also led the safety category, posting the shortest braking distance from 62 mph at 33.6 meters. The Model Y recorded 36.1 meters and the Polestar 4 stopped at 37.1 meters.
“We are pleased that the EV6 GT performed so strongly against established competitors in a respected German publication,” a Kia spokesperson said. “We will continue expanding our EV lineup to deliver new electrification experiences to our customers.”
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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