Kia appears to be like to be readying a spherical of updates for its EV6 electrical compact crossover, as evidenced by a camouflaged prototype just lately noticed testing in Europe.

The prototype is for the up to date model of the EV6 GT efficiency flagship, however prototypes for up to date variations of the common EV6 also needs to be out testing.

The EV6 arrived within the U.S. for the 2022 mannequin yr and spawned the EV6 GT for 2023. In Kia custom, we must always see the up to date mannequin arrive for the 2025 mannequin yr, that means a debut subsequent yr is probably going.

An up to date model of the associated Hyundai Ioniq 5 can be testing and also needs to arrive within the U.S. as a 2025 mannequin.

2025 Kia EV6 GT facelift spy photographs – Picture credit score: Baldauf

The EV6 GT prototype is closely camouflaged however nonetheless seen is a brand new entrance finish with redesigned headlights that seem to take a seat decrease than the lights on the present EV6 vary. There’s additionally a design for the middle consumption part, and a brand new wheel sample.

It is not clear what mechanical modifications are deliberate, although there’ll probably be some tweaks to the motors or batteries, or probably each.

Primarily based on Hyundai Motor Group’s versatile E-GMP platform, the EV6 delivers as much as 310 miles of vary as estimated by the EPA. The EV6 GT solely charges in at 218 miles however has a wholesome 576 hp on faucet from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain, or sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.4 seconds and a prime pace of 161 mph.

It is attainable we’ll see extra energy with this improve as Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N efficiency flagship launched for 2024 packs 641 hp.