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The 2022 Kia EV6 is selling shockingly well. The Ford Mustang Mach-E has made an incredible impact on the industry in the short time that it has been in production. Is the Kia EV6 a Ford Mustang Mach-E killer?

The 2022 Kia EV6 is becoming a hit with consumers

According to InsideEVs, Kia has already sold 3,000 EV6 models as of March. The South Korean automaker’s sales are down year over year, but electric vehicle sales have been flourishing. Electric vehicles are on the rise, and Kia’s contribution to the market seems to be rising in popularity as well.

The 2022 Kia EV6’s distinct, bold exterior styling has undoubtedly caught the attention of many consumers. The EV6 has a flashy appearance, but its base model also boasts affordability and practicality as key traits. The electric SUV starts at $40,900. After federal electric vehicle tax credits, its price is closer to just $33,400.

The EV6 makes 167 horsepower. Upper trim level EV6 models could make up to a whopping 320 horsepower. The base model has a 232-mile driving range. Upper trim levels have 310 miles of driving range. Both the electric SUV’s pricing and range are competitive in its vehicle segment. Based on sales, the EV6 has the potential to become a huge hit with consumers. How does it compare to what many consider to be the most popular new American electric SUV?

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is off to a great start

A white Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is parked.
The Ford Mustang Mach-E | Ford

The Ford Mustang Mach-E may have been the Blue Oval’s underdog when it was first rolled out, but it has quickly risen to popularity. The American electric SUV has won multiple awards from different automotive publications. It is considered to be the most exciting electric SUV on the market by many, thanks to its quick acceleration.

The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E starts at $43,895. After EV tax credits, its price could decrease to $36,395. The electric SUV makes 266 horsepower. It gets 224 miles of driving range. The Mach-E comes in many trim levels that offer different degrees of range and quickness.

The Mustang Mach-E has truly paved the way for many electric SUVs and won the hearts of many consumers. After an amazing year, the Mach-E could easily be considered the best electric SUV on the market. When compared side by side to the EV6, that may not be the case anymore.

2022 Kia EV6 vs. 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E

A gray 202 Kia EV6 is parked.
The 2022 Kia EV6 | Kia

The 2022 Kia EV6 is more affordable than the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E. Its base model also has more range than the base Mach-E. The entry-level EV6 may not be as quick or as powerful as the entry-level Mach-E, but it’s every bit as practical as the popular model. When it comes to the 2022 Kia EV6 vs. the 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia’s shocking electric SUV just might steal the Mach-E’s thunder.

Kia is currently offering free EV charging for the EV6 by partnering with Electrify America. This deal could give the South Korean electric SUV the advantage it needs to dominate its vehicle segment.

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