Used Kia EV6 for Sale nearSanta Barbara, CA

How much does the Kia EV6 cost in today's market?

Used Kia EV6 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Kia EV6's current nationwide average price is $26,676, and over the past year that average reached a low of $24,819. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Kia EV6 a good car?

Yes — the Kia EV6 is a strong choice if you want a stylish, quick, and well-equipped electric crossover. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the EV6 for its performance, stylish design, and high-quality interior. They also highlight its smooth ride and advanced safety features, while the cabin’s upscale feel and modern character come through again and again.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are recurring concerns about visibility, cargo space, and value for the money, especially in the more recent expert-reviewed years.

32.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Kia EV6 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the EV6 as a well-built, enjoyable EV with strong performance, a smooth ride, and a premium-feeling interior. Expert reviews also reinforce its appeal through its advanced platform, quick charging, and upscale cabin character.

• Owners rate the Kia EV6 between 3.8 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and verify charging habits, service history, and battery condition before you buy.

What should I look for when buying a used Kia EV6?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 89.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Highway Driving Assist 2 pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist and lane-change assist.
• Infotainment: a new infotainment system on a 12.3-inch touchscreen display married to a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel, with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Range & charging: 237 miles of driving range, a 63-kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery pack, and about 20 minutes from 10% to 80% on a 350-kilowatt (kW) ultra-fast charger.
• Battery health: On a used EV, you should check battery state-of-health, ask how the car was typically charged at home versus on DC fast chargers, and confirm how much battery warranty coverage remains.

Which Kia EV6 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Kia EV6 offers these trims:

• Light: The entry trim uses a rear-wheel-drive setup with a 63-kWh battery, 167 horsepower, and 237 miles of range, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Light Long Range: This trim adds the larger 84-kWh battery and 225 hp in single-motor form, giving you more range for everyday driving.
• Wind: A strong all-around choice, it pairs the 84-kWh battery with the EV6’s broader feature set and is a smart pick if you want a balanced mix of range and equipment.
• GT-Line: This trim adds the upscale, high-tech feel many shoppers want, along with dual-motor AWD availability and premium cabin touches.
• GT: The performance flagship brings the most power, sport bucket seats, and the most aggressive character in the lineup.

What Kia EV6 do most buyers choose?

The Kia EV6 years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, trim, and price. They also usually offer a better mix of availability and deal opportunities than the thinner-listing years.

What is the Kia EV6's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The declines are fairly close together, so no single year stands out as dramatically stronger or weaker on value retention in this snapshot. That pattern can create more room to negotiate, especially on the more recent model years.

The 2023, 2022, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Kia EV6 safe?

• 2025: 7/10
• 2022: 9/10

Kia equips the 2025 EV6 with Highway Driving Assist 2, which pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist and lane-change assist.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Kia EV6 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −7.2% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −5.41%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 32.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $26,231. The Kia EV6 offers a stylish, high-tech cabin with a sporty, driver-focused character that makes it feel more special than many mainstream EVs.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: The latest EV6 offers 237 miles of range, a 63-kWh battery pack, and about 20 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% on a 350-kW ultra-fast charger.
• Tech: It adds a new infotainment system on a 12.3-inch touchscreen display married to a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel, plus standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: It adds Highway Driving Assist 2, which pairs adaptive cruise control with lane-centering assist and lane-change assist.
• Starting price: The latest EV6 starts at $44,395.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Kia EV6 compare to the 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 5?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.