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Kia Cuts 2026 EV6 Price to $37,900 to Rekindle U.S. Demand

The move follows sharp early‑2026 sales drops after the EV6 lost a $7,500 federal tax credit.

Overview

  • Kia set the 2026 EV6 Light Standard Range at $37,900, which is $5,000 less than the 2025 base model.
  • The Wind and GT-Line trims each drop by $5,500 to $44,800 and $48,700, with other versions reduced by $5,000 to $5,900.
  • The 2026 EV6 adds a dual‑level home charging cable, a free DC fast‑charge adapter in zero‑emission‑vehicle states, and plug‑and‑charge billing at compatible stations.
  • U.S. sales have slumped in early 2026, with just over 2,000 units in the first quarter per Electrek and 2,751 through four months per Carscoops.
  • The high‑performance EV6 GT remains delayed indefinitely, and Kia is stacking near‑term incentives, including $10,000 customer cash, as it readies the smaller EV3 for U.S. buyers later this year.