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onsemi SiC power module selected for Kia EV6 GT traction inverter

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onsemi’s EliteSiC family of silicon carbide (SiC) power modules has been selected for Kia Corporation’s EV6 GT model. The electric vehicle accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaches top speed at 161 mph.

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Kia confirms EV9 GT is launching in January with enormous power

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After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already seeing strong demand, the EV9 is set to gain a high-performance GT version. Kia confirmed the EV9 GT will launch in January with “enormous power” and other upgrades. Kia EV9 set for the GT treatment Kia launched its flagship EV9 in Korea last June.

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Kia is Eying a Much Hotter EV9 GT

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The Kia EV6 GT is one of them, offering near-supercar levels of acceleration at a premium SUV price, and the automaker appears poised to try that formula again with its larger EV9. Kia recently detailed some of the SUV’s performance, saying that it will land early next year with “enormous power.”

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Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

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Kia America announced pricing for the 2023 Kia EV6. The 2023 EV6 GT is equipped with dual motor e-AWD (160 kW front, 270 kW rear) that produces 576 hp and 545 ft-lb (739 N·m) of torque; 0-60 mph takes 3.4 Power / Drive. The 2023 pricing reflects a $1,000 MSRP increase over the 2022 EV6 Wind. EPA-Est Range.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

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The Fastest Kia! The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. And yes, you boot-up, power-on and power-down an EV just like a computer, unless of course your computer is powered by a gasoline engine! The EV6 GT has standard ABS and power assisted ventilated front and rear solid discs.

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Kia EV6 GT spotted with aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt

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Kia unveiled the EV6 GT in 2022 as its most powerful vehicle. Kia put the EV6 GT up against a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan EVO, with the sporty EV beating them both off the line. Kia put the EV6 GT up against a Ferrari Roma and Lamborghini Huracan EVO, with the sporty EV beating them both off the line.

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Dynamic debut set for very quick EV6 GT: Kia’s most powerful car

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Kia has revealed that the UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed will be the first place its EV6 GT will be seen in motion.

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