Used Kia EV6 in Kingston: Which Model Year and Version Should You Buy?
A used Kia EV6 is a sound buy for a Kingston or Eastern Ontario driver who can plug in at home overnight, and the right one depends on your week.
Pick a Long Range or Wind if range comes first, a Long Range AWD or Land AWD if you want all-wheel drive for winter, and a 2025 if you want Kia's refreshed version.
Before you buy, check the wheel size, the battery warranty terms with Kia Canada for the VIN, open recalls and the charging cable, and plan a Kingston winter around less than the rated range.
Jim Thompson Chrysler is a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealership on Gardiners Road that also sells pre-owned vehicles, and this guide is written for the Kingston shopper looking at a used EV6.
The sections below cover the versions and model years first, then winter range, home charging and the checks to make, and finish with trading in and applying for financing, O.A.C.
Key Takeaways
A used Kia EV6 suits a Kingston driver who can charge where they park overnight. Without a place to plug in at home, owning one means planning your weeks around public charging, so settle that before you compare model years.
Decide on all-wheel drive first, then compare ratings. The Government of Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings, read October 6, 2026, rate the 2025 Kia EV6 Wind at 513 km and the 2025 Land AWD on 19-inch wheels at 475 km, and Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston's advice is to settle whether you want all-wheel drive for winter before you weigh those numbers.
On a 2023 to 2025 EV6 Long Range AWD or Land AWD, wheel size changes the rating. The Government of Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings put the 2023 Long Range AWD and the 2024 Land AWD at 454 km on 19-inch wheels and 406 km on 20-inch wheels, so note the wheel size before you compare two listings.
Kia Canada's 2021-2022 warranty manual covers the high-voltage battery's capacity, with conditions. Kia Canada's Warranty and Consumer Information Manual 2021-2022, read October 6, 2026, describes battery capacity coverage of 8 years or 150,000 km from the date of first service, whichever comes first, for capacity loss below 70% of the original battery capacity, and what applies to a particular used EV6 is confirmed with Kia Canada for the VIN.
Confirm an EV6's recall and warranty records with Kia Canada for the specific VIN. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston is a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealership and does not hold Kia's records, so ask Kia Canada and the seller before you sign.
What Is a Kia EV6 Like to Live With in Kingston?
Living with a Kia EV6 in Kingston is mostly ordinary weeks that feel a little less ordinary, as long as the car goes back on the cable at night.
The shape is most of the appeal: low and wide with a sloping roofline, it sits closer to the ground than the tall crossovers around it in a downtown parking spot.
A weekday morning starts with the battery charged in the driveway overnight, and the drive along King Street happens with no engine note under the radio.
Saturday is a grocery run on Bath Road, a hardware errand and a drive out to see family, and none of it includes a stop for fuel.
On a cold morning in a garage with the cable connected, the day starts from a charged battery instead of a trip to the pump.
Sunday night the cable goes back in, and the week resets.
The catch is planning: a trip out of town, or a deep-cold week, means thinking ahead about where the next charge comes from.
Which Used Kia EV6 Should You Buy?
The used Kia EV6 to buy is the 2022 to 2025 version that matches your week: a Long Range or Wind for the highest federal range rating in its year, an AWD version for winter, the GT for its motor rating, and a 2025 for Kia's refresh.
The Government of Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings list EV6 versions for the 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 model years.
The 2022 to 2025 Versions at a Glance
The Government of Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings, read October 6, 2026, list these EV6 versions.
Model year | Version, as the federal entry names it | Motor rating | Rated range | Energy use, city / highway / combined | Time to fully recharge at 240 volts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Standard Range | 125 kW | 373 km | 15.5 / 21.1 / 18.0 kWh/100 km | 6.3 hours |
2022 | Long Range | 168 kW | 499 km | 15.5 / 20.5 / 18.0 kWh/100 km | 8.7 hours |
2022 | Long Range AWD | 239 kW | 441 km | 18.0 / 22.4 / 19.9 kWh/100 km | 8.4 hours |
2023 | Standard Range | 125 kW | 373 km | 15.5 / 21.1 / 18.0 kWh/100 km | 6.3 hours |
2023 | Long Range | 168 kW | 499 km | 15.5 / 20.5 / 18.0 kWh/100 km | 8.7 hours |
2023 | Long Range AWD, 19-inch wheels | 239 kW | 454 km | 17.5 / 21.5 / 19.3 kWh/100 km | 8.4 hours |
2023 | Long Range AWD, 20-inch wheels | 239 kW | 406 km | 19.9 / 24.2 / 21.7 kWh/100 km | 8.4 hours |
2023 | GT AWD | 430 kW | 332 km | 24.7 / 28.4 / 26.4 kWh/100 km | 8.9 hours |
2024 | Wind | 168 kW | 499 km | 15.5 / 20.5 / 18.0 kWh/100 km | 8.7 hours |
2024 | Land AWD, 19-inch wheels | 239 kW | 454 km | 17.5 / 21.5 / 19.3 kWh/100 km | 8.4 hours |
2024 | Land AWD, 20-inch wheels | 239 kW | 406 km | 19.9 / 24.2 / 21.7 kWh/100 km | 8.4 hours |
2024 | GT AWD | 430 kW | 351 km | 23.6 / 27.3 / 25.5 kWh/100 km | 7.7 hours |
2025 | Light | 125 kW | 381 km | 16.4 / 20.3 / 18.2 kWh/100 km | 6.2 hours |
2025 | Wind | 168 kW | 513 km | 16.4 / 20.8 / 18.4 kWh/100 km | 9 hours |
2025 | Land AWD, 19-inch wheels | 239 kW | 475 km | 18.0 / 22.0 / 19.9 kWh/100 km | 8.8 hours |
2025 | Land AWD, 20-inch wheels | 239 kW | 435 km | 19.7 / 23.7 / 21.5 kWh/100 km | 8.9 hours |
Natural Resources Canada publishes the Government of Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings, and its 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide says vehicle manufacturers generate the data using standard, controlled laboratory testing.
Match a listing to its row by model year, drivetrain and wheel size before you compare it with another one.
Once you know which row you want, check our used inventory for an EV6 that matches it.
Long Range, Wind or All-Wheel Drive?
The federal entries marked AWD are the Long Range AWD for 2022 and 2023, the Land AWD for 2024 and 2025, and the GT AWD for 2023 and 2024.
Kia Canada's March 27, 2025 announcement names the 2025 versions Light RWD, Wind RWD and Land AWD, with the Land AWD also offered with Premium, GT-Line and GT-Line Limited packages.
For a 2022 to 2024 EV6 without AWD in its name, confirm the drivetrain with the seller and with Kia Canada for the VIN.
All-wheel drive is a winter preference, and the federal ratings put each year's AWD versions below that year's Long Range or Wind.
Why Wheel Size Matters on a Long Range AWD or Land AWD
The federal ratings give the 2023 Long Range AWD and the 2024 Land AWD 454 km on 19-inch wheels and 406 km on 20-inch wheels, and the 2025 Land AWD 475 km and 435 km on the same two wheel sizes.
Check the wheel size on the car before you compare its rating with another listing; the rim diameter is printed on the tire sidewall.
The GT Is Its Own Buyer
The GT AWD appears in the federal ratings for 2023 and 2024 with a 430 kW motor rating, against 239 kW for the other AWD entries in those years.
The GT AWD's federal range ratings, 332 km for 2023 and 351 km for 2024, are the lowest of the EV6 versions listed for those years, so a GT is a car to buy for its motor and to plan charging around.
What Changed With the 2025 Refresh?
Kia Canada's March 27, 2025 announcement describes the 2025 EV6 as refreshed, with more range, advanced technology and enhanced battery capacity, along with Star Map Lighting and standard over-the-air update capability.
On the federal ratings, the 2025 Wind is rated at 513 km against 499 km for the 2024 Wind, and the 2025 Land AWD at 475 km and 435 km on 19- and 20-inch wheels against 454 km and 406 km for 2024.
For a 2022 to 2024 EV6, confirm the equipment on the car itself, because Kia's 2025 announcement describes the refreshed model.
How Far Does a Used EV6 Go, and What Changes in a Kingston Winter?
A used EV6 is rated from 332 km to 513 km by the Government of Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings, read October 6, 2026, depending on model year and version, and in a Kingston winter you should plan for less than the rating.
Natural Resources Canada's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide says published ratings are based on standard tests and may not accurately predict what you will get on the road, and it lists temperature and weather among the factors that will affect a vehicle's consumption.
Highway Days and the 401
The federal ratings put every listed EV6 version's highway energy use above its city figure, for example 20.8 kWh/100 km on the highway against 16.4 kWh/100 km in the city for the 2025 Wind.
Plan a charge around a same-day run to Toronto or Ottawa and back, and leave more margin in January.
A Kingston Week in Winter
Around town, plan on more nights on the cable from December to March.
If the EV6 you buy can schedule charging or warm the cabin on a timer, ask the seller to show you how before you take it home.
Ask How It Was Kept
Before you agree on a price, find out where the EV6 was parked and how it was usually charged.
A car that spent its winters outside in Eastern Ontario has a different history from one kept in a garage, and a listing photo shows neither.
How Do You Charge a Used EV6 at Home in Kingston?
On a 240-volt charging station in a driveway or garage, with a standard 110-volt outlet as the slower fallback.
Natural Resources Canada's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide says plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles can be recharged from a charging station that uses standard 240-volt power, the kind used for stoves and clothes dryers in most homes, and that most can be recharged from a 110-volt service, although charging time will be significantly longer.
The federal ratings list 6.2 to 9 hours to fully recharge an EV6 at 240 volts, depending on version, so the overnight window is a version question too.
Driveway, Condo or Street Parking
With a driveway or garage, get a licensed electrician's view of your panel before you commit to the car, so the cost of a charging station is in the budget from day one.
Condo or apartment? Get a written answer from the board or landlord on whether you can use a parking spot with power.
If you park on the street downtown, work out honestly how many weeks you would lean on public chargers before you buy.
Our used Hyundai IONIQ 5 guide covers winter range and public charging around Kingston in more depth, for anyone weighing a used electric vehicle in general.
What Should You Check on a Used Kia EV6 Before You Buy?
Five things: the battery warranty position, the battery's health, the charging cable, recalls, and the ordinary used-car checks on tires and salt.
The Battery Warranty and a Second Owner
Kia Canada's Warranty and Consumer Information Manual 2021-2022 describes an EV System Warranty on original EV system components, including the motor, the onboard charger and the high-voltage battery, found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use and maintenance, for up to 96 months from the warranty registration date or 150,000 km, whichever occurs first.
For the high-voltage battery's capacity, Kia Canada's Warranty and Consumer Information Manual 2021-2022 describes coverage of 8 years or 150,000 km from the date of first service, whichever comes first, for capacity loss below 70% of the original battery capacity, and says a repair under it may not return the battery to an "as new" condition but will provide at least 70% of the original capacity.
On a change of owner, Kia Canada's Warranty and Consumer Information Manual 2021-2022 says the remaining warranty coverage is transferable to subsequent owners during the applicable warranty period, and that its warranties apply only to Kia vehicles manufactured to Canadian specifications, distributed by Kia Canada through its authorized dealer body, and registered and normally operated in Canada.
For any used EV6, confirm with Kia Canada for the specific VIN which terms apply and how much coverage is left, since Kia Canada's 2021-2022 manual counts its terms from the warranty registration date or the date of first service and by kilometers.
Ask the seller for the warranty manual and the service records that came with the car.
We are a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram store and we do not hold Kia's records, so we do not offer a warranty or recall lookup on an EV6.
Battery Health and the Range Estimate
Ask whether anyone has measured the battery's health, who did it and on what date, and get a copy if they did.
If the car shows a range estimate, compare it with the federal rating for its row, knowing that temperature and recent driving move that estimate.
The Charging Cable
Ask whether the portable charging cable that came with the car is still with it, along with any adapters the seller bought.
Kia Canada's 2021-2022 warranty manual lists the trickle charge cable and the in-cable control box among the EV system components. If the cable is missing, settle who replaces it before you sign.
Recalls
Transport Canada's Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database, searched October 6, 2026, includes these EV6 campaigns, and recalls apply by VIN.
EV6 model years | What Transport Canada's summary describes | Transport Canada recall number |
|---|---|---|
2022, 2023 and 2024 | The integrated charging control unit (ICCU) could become damaged over time, so the 12 V battery will not charge and the vehicle could enter a reduced power mode | 2024700 (it replaced 2024173) |
2023 | An axle shaft may not have been manufactured properly and could break, causing a loss of power to the wheels | 2024054 |
2022 | The parking pawl could disengage for a short time just after the vehicle is parked and turned off, so the vehicle could move suddenly if the parking brake is not used | 2022247 |
Confirm open recalls and completed recall work for the specific VIN with Kia Canada, and keep any recall paperwork the seller has.
Tires, Salt and an Inspection
Check the tread depth and the date code on each tire, and ask whether a set of winter tires comes with the car.
Note the wheel size before you price a winter set.
Eastern Ontario winters mean road salt, so have the underside, brake lines and suspension looked at.
Book an inspection with our service team, and they can look the vehicle over and tell you what they find before you commit.
If the seller is a private owner, our guide to the used vehicle information package walks through the paperwork side of a private sale in Ontario.
Who Is a Used EV6 Not For?
Three buyers should check a used EV6 against their week before going further: one with nowhere to charge overnight, one who tows regularly, and one whose weeks are mostly long highway days.
If you have nowhere to charge where you park overnight, owning a used EV6 means planning your weeks around public charging.
If you tow regularly, ask Kia Canada whether the specific version is rated to tow and how much before you go further, and start with our used SUV listings if it falls short.
If your weeks are mostly long highway days with little time to stop, the federal ratings show every listed EV6 version using more energy on the highway than in the city, so plan carefully or look at something else.
A Jeep Option If You Would Rather Buy New
If you would rather buy an electric vehicle new, Jeep is one of the four brands we sell new, and Jeep Canada lists the Wagoneer S.
Jeep Canada's page for the 2025 Wagoneer S calls it an electric mid-size SUV.
Our new-vehicle inventory shows what is currently available; choosing between a new Wagoneer S and a used EV6 is a conversation about your week, and this page does not make it for you.
Trading In and Financing a Used Kia EV6, O.A.C.
Both the trade and the financing can be started from home before you visit.
Have a vehicle to trade? Our Value My Trade page is where that starts.
If you owe more on your current vehicle than it is worth, that difference may be added to the amount financed, which increases the amount you borrow and can increase the total cost of borrowing.
Prefer to sell a vehicle rather than trade it? Start with our We Buy Cars page.
Financing, O.A.C.
Apply for financing online whenever it suits you; any approval is O.A.C.
Your application, your credit, the vehicle and the lender decide approval, rate and term, and nobody here can promise an outcome before the application is reviewed.
Still weighing a lease against a loan? Our guide to leasing against financing in Kingston covers ownership, kilometer limits and ending early.
Why Shop for a Used Kia EV6 at Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston?
Because you get a straight answer about what we can and cannot do on a Kia, from a dealership that sells pre-owned vehicles alongside its new ones.
We are a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram dealership at 805 Gardiners Road, just off Highway 401.
Any used EV6 we have will be listed in our live inventory, which shows what is currently available.
Our used SUV listings are another place to look.
Two things you can start today:
The trade side, on our Value My Trade page.
The money side: apply for financing from home, with any approval O.A.C.
An honest answer that costs us a sale is still the answer you should get.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Used Kia EV6 Model Year Should I Buy?
Buy the model year and version that fit your week: a Long Range or Wind if range matters most, a Long Range AWD or Land AWD if you want all-wheel drive for winter, and a 2025 if you want Kia's refreshed EV6. Jim Thompson Chrysler in Kingston suggests settling home charging before any of those choices.
Does the Kia EV6 Battery Warranty Transfer to a Second Owner?
Kia Canada's terms decide it; confirm transfer with Kia Canada for the VIN. Kia Canada's 2021-2022 warranty manual, read October 6, 2026, says remaining warranty coverage is transferable to subsequent owners during the applicable warranty period.
Kia Canada's Warranty and Consumer Information Manual 2021-2022 limits its warranties to vehicles meeting conditions it lists, including Canadian specifications and registration in Canada.
How Far Does a Used Kia EV6 Go on a Charge in Winter?
Plan for less than its rating, which runs from 332 km to 513 km across the 2022 to 2025 versions in the Government of Canada's Fuel Consumption Ratings, read October 6, 2026. Natural Resources Canada's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide lists temperature and weather among the factors that will affect a vehicle's consumption.
How Do You Charge a Used Kia EV6 at Home in Kingston?
On a 240-volt charging station in a driveway or garage, with a standard 110-volt outlet as the slower fallback.
Natural Resources Canada's 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide, read October 6, 2026, says plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles can be recharged from a station using standard 240-volt power, and most from a 110-volt service, although charging takes significantly longer.
Can I Trade In My Vehicle and Finance a Used Kia EV6 at Jim Thompson Chrysler?
You can start both online: begin on our Value My Trade page, then apply for financing through our credit application, O.A.C. If you owe more than your vehicle is worth, the difference may be added to the amount financed, increasing what you borrow and potentially the total cost of borrowing.
Find Your Used Kia EV6 in Kingston
With a charging spot settled, a version and wheel size picked, and Kia Canada's answer on the warranty and recalls for the VIN in hand, a used Kia EV6 is much easier to choose.
Get the money side moving before you visit: start on our Value My Trade page, then apply for financing, O.A.C.
Watch our live inventory and our used SUV listings for an EV6.
When you are ready to talk it through in person, find us on Gardiners Road, just off Highway 401, whether you come from downtown, Westbrook, Bath or Sydenham.
Visit us at 805 Gardiners Road, Kingston, ON K7M 7E6
Browse inventory online, value your trade, apply for credit approval, O.A.C., book service, or contact our team.
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About the Author:
Kerry Irven is the Vice President of New and Used Automotive Operations for Heighton Automotive Group, a family-owned and operated automotive group serving communities across Eastern Ontario. Kerry began his automotive career in new-car sales, building his experience on the showroom floor and working his way through multi-store dealership operations.
With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Kerry has helped grow automotive businesses from one location with 40 to 50 vehicles in stock to more than 500 vehicles across 10 rooftops. His hands-on background in both new and used-vehicle operations gives him a practical understanding of what customers look for when shopping for their next vehicle.
Throughout his career, Kerry has always been actively involved in staff coaching and in understanding customer wants and needs, helping ensure the businesses he works with continue to adapt to what customers are truly looking for.
One of the most exciting chapters of his career has been the shift into modern automotive marketing, embracing new technology, transparent pricing, customer-first inventory strategies, and new ways to create a better vehicle-shopping experience.
Kerry has completed extensive automotive training, including certification through the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council, involvement with the Used Car Dealers Association of Ontario, Canadian automotive dealer training, and multiple customer service courses.
Born and raised on a farm, Kerry has always valued family, hard work, and a practical, down-to-earth approach. Joining Heighton Automotive Group and working alongside Thomas Heighton and family, along with managing partners Kyle Lothian and Martin Gougeon, has allowed him to bring those same values into the car business. It has also allowed Kerry to continue following a simple philosophy: treat every customer exactly the way he would want to be treated.
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