Kia America has kept the 2027 Kia EV6 at a starting price of $37,900 before destination, unchanged across all seven trims, with up to 319 miles of range on the long-range battery, while the new 2027 EV3 now opens the brand’s electric lineup at $29,890, or $8,010 less.
The company announced the pricing on October 26. The EV6 is built in West Point, Georgia, and the 2027 model carries over from last year without major changes, Kia said.
The destination fee also stays the same, at $1,545. With it, the base EV6 Light lands at $39,445 before taxes and dealer charges.
Seven trims, seven prices that did not move
“The MSRP of all seven trims remains the same, as does the destination fee of $1,545,” Kia America said in its release. The company framed the decision as a commitment to value.
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That matters because the 2026 model already came with a cut. Kia had lowered EV6 prices by $5,000 for the 2026 model year only a few months earlier, Electrek noted.
CarBuzz pointed out that every 2027 EV6 costs exactly what the same car cost last year, and called it refreshing to see a carmaker not charge more for a car buyers could already get.
$37,900 buys 237 miles, $41,200 buys 319
The entry-level EV6 Light Standard Range uses a 63 kWh battery, rear-wheel drive and an EPA-estimated range of up to 237 miles. CarBuzz lists its output at 167 horsepower.
The EV6 Light Long Range costs $3,300 more, at $41,200. Its larger 84 kWh battery raises the range to up to 319 miles, and power climbs to 225 horsepower.
Adding all-wheel drive to the long-range Light brings the price to $45,200 and output to 320 horsepower, but range drops to 295 miles, according to CarBuzz.
At the top, the EV6 GT-Line AWD costs $53,000 before destination and offers up to 270 miles of range, the shortest in the long-range lineup.
What the base $37,900 car includes
The cheapest EV6 is not stripped out. CarBuzz lists 19-inch alloy wheels, dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a wireless phone charger as standard.
The base car also gets a power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and parking sensors at both ends.
Higher trims add a heat pump for the climate system, heated rear seats, ventilated front seats, leatherette upholstery, a sunroof, an upgraded sound system and a head-up display.
Torque is the same 258 lb-ft on both rear-drive versions. The dual-motor long-range car jumps to 446 lb-ft, according to the same review of the 2027 lineup.
The EV3 undercuts it by $8,010
The 2027 EV3 Light FWD starts at $29,890, excluding a $1,495 destination charge. On advertised MSRP, that is $8,010 below the cheapest EV6, Electric Cars Report calculated.
The base EV3 uses a 58.3 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of up to 221 miles. The Wind, Land, GT-Line and GT trims use an 81.4 kWh battery rated at up to 321 miles.
That means the larger-battery EV3 can match or slightly exceed the 319-mile rating of the long-range EV6 on paper, despite being the smaller car.
What the extra money buys: 800 volts and faster charging
The biggest technical difference is the electrical system. The EV6 uses an 800V architecture, while the EV3 uses a 400V system, Electrek reported.
In practice, the EV6 can charge from 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes. The EV3 needs about 30 minutes for the same window.
Both models have a native NACS port, so drivers can use Tesla Superchargers without a separate adapter, and both use Kia’s ccNC system with nearly 30 inches of curved screen.
A bigger car, by more than a foot
The EV6 measures 184.8 inches long, 74 inches wide and 60.8 inches tall, on a 114.2-inch wheelbase. The EV3 is 169.3 inches long, 72.8 inches wide and 62 inches tall, on a 105.5-inch wheelbase.
The gap is 15.5 inches in length and almost 9 inches in wheelbase. That extra room is part of what the higher EV6 price pays for.
Discounts on 2026 stock and a slow sales year
To clear inventory as the 2027 models arrive, Kia is offering a $5,000 customer cash discount on the 2026 EV6, $10,000 on the 2026 EV9 and $1,500 on the 2027 EV3, Electrek reported.
Because the 2027 MSRP is identical, that cash offer means a leftover 2026 EV6 can cost less than the same car with a 2027 badge, as long as dealer stock lasts.
The context is not easy for the EV6. CarBuzz noted that the model, on sale since the 2022 model year, has been losing significant sales over the last two years.
Rivals are also cheaper at the entry point. The Chevrolet Equinox EV and Toyota bZ both start just under $35,000, according to the same report.
Kia’s pitch: more attainable EVs
“With the EV6 MSRP pricing unchanged and the launch of the all-new EV3 all-electric SUV, Kia is making EVs more attainable for those who embrace the fully electric lifestyle,” the company said.
The release says model year 2027 continues to deliver useful all-electric range, fast-charging capability and a wide array of advanced driver assistance technologies, with no changes to the hardware.
Kia sells through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the United States, and lists the EV6 among the models assembled in the country from US and globally sourced parts.
How it compares with the rest of the 2027 crop
Price is a recurring theme in this year’s electric SUV launches. Just this week we covered the 2027 Lexus RZ, which starts at $47,495 with up to 301 miles of range, almost $10,000 above the base EV6.
Kia has not changed features, standard equipment or powertrains for 2027, so the decision comes down to price and size. The full price list is in Kia America’s announcement.
Would you pay $8,010 more for the EV6’s faster 800V charging, or save the money and take the EV3?
