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KIA EV6 Common

As of 2025 Q4, 19,499 KIA EV6s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2021 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2,667 (15.8%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

KIA EV6 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
19,499
19,390 licensed109 SORN
▲ 2,667 (+15.8%) yr/yr
Peak: 19,499 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2021 Q4

Survivors over time

0 4,875 9,750 15k 19k 2021 Q42023 Q42025 Q4

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 19,499 on the road.

Rarer than 11% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the EV6

The Kia EV6 (Korean: 기아 EV6) is a battery electric compact crossover SUV produced by Kia. Introduced in March 2021, it is the first Kia dedicated electric vehicle, and the first model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It is also the first model to be named under the new nomenclature designated for a line of Kia electric cars, EV series, which will range from EV1 to EV9. The EV6 is the 2022 European Car of the Year.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

KIA EV6 — questions & answers

How many KIA EV6 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 19,499 KIA EV6 were still registered in the UK — 19,390 licensed and on the road, plus 109 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the KIA EV6 rare?

The KIA EV6 is common, with 19,499 still on the road, making it rarer than 11% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Is the KIA EV6 increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of KIA EV6 on UK roads rose by 2,667 (15.8%).

What fuel do most KIA EV6 use?

Most KIA EV6 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.

When did the KIA EV6 peak?

The KIA EV6 peaked at 19,499 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2021 Q4.

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