The Kia EV6 is back—well, sort of—as of this writing, it is expected sometime 2025. This all-electric hatchback returns with updated style and all the feature bells and whistles you’ve come to expect from Kia. The automaker has even added a larger battery for greater range. But how does it stack up against one of its main competitors, the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4? Let’s take a look.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The 2025 Kia EV6 is expected in showrooms soon—it’s already out in parts of Europe and Asia.
- Prices for the EV6 are expected to be between $44,000 and $63,000.
- Kia has outfitted the EV6 with a larger battery for better driving range.
2025 Kia EV6 vs 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 Key Changes for 2025
Styling updates for the EV6 have been made to its headlamp, front bumper, wheels, and full-width tail lamp. Additional upgrades include a redesigned panoramic infotainment system display, steering wheel, and wireless charging pad.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now standard and a fingerprint-authentication system is now optional. Finally, a 84.0-kWh battery pack is now standard in higher trims, replacing the smaller 77.4-kWh unit.
The 2025 ID.4 gets some small tweaks for 2025. All models with the 58.0-kWh battery now come with a 12.9-inch display and backlit sliders as standard. The S trim also adds ventilated front seats, while the S and S Plus can be upgraded with a Black Package, which includes darkened mirrors, handles, badging, and black 20-inch wheels. Plus, the S Plus now comes with an auto-dimming driver’s side mirror.
Pricing and Value: Which Electric SUV Offers the Best Deal in 2025?
The 2025 Kia EV6 trim levels break down as follows:
- Light: $44,000
- Wind: $51,000
- GT-Line: $55,000
- GT: $63,000
The Volkswagen ID.4’s prices per trim are:
- Pro RWD: $45,095
- S Limited: $45,095
- Pro AWD: $48,995
- Pro S RWD: $50,195
- Pro S: $51,620
- Pro S Plus: $58,720
Engine Features in 2025: Which EV Has More Power—the Kia EV6 or Volkswagen ID.4?
The EV6’s standard electric motor is set on a rear axle and rear-wheel drive. However, you can choose two electric motors placed on the front and rear axles for all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive models generate between 167 or 225 horsepower, while all-wheel drive models crank out 320 or 576 horses.
The EV6’s top trim, the GT, gets a whopping 576 ponies and features firmer chassis tuning, an adaptive suspension, an electronic limited-slip differential, and stronger brakes.
The Light (base) trim with rear-wheel drive has a smaller 58.0-kWh battery pack than upper trims, which have an 84.0-kWh battery in place of last year’s 77.4-kWh from 2024. While we don’t have exact range for 2025 as of this writing, it will undoubtedly be better than last year’s numbers.
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 has three engine options:
- 62-kWh battery: 201 horsepower
- 82-kWh battery with single rear motor:: 282 horsepower
- 82-kWh battery with dual electric motors: 335 horsepower
While they offer respectable horsepower, they cannot beat the power and performance of the EV6’s highest trim, the GT!
Interior Technology: Which Electric SUV Leads in 2025?
The EV6’s interior features a stunning and user-friendly panoramic digitized screen on the dash, with the 12.3-inch infotainment system touchscreen just next to a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Elegance and quality resonate in features like a two-tone, a two-spoke steering wheel, center console start button, and gold accents throughout the cabin.
Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and smartphone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot are standard with available over-the-air updates and voice commands, and Meridian stereo system with 14 speakers.
The ID.4's tech is fairly equivalent to the EV6’s. It features a 12.9-inch center touchscreen with built-in navigation, voice controls, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a plethora of USB ports. However, the audio from its standard stereo is said to be mediocre.
Which Is the Better Electric Vehicle? Final Verdict on the 2025 Kia EV6 vs. the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4
While theVolkswagen ID.4 is an affordable and reliable option, the EV6 has greater power, particularly in its higher trims and top tech that can’t be beat. Contact us at Alan Jay Kia to experience the EV6 for yourself!