The Kia EV6 GT is one of the fastest five-door EVs on the market, but its outward look doesn’t convey its performance qualities. As a result, independent digital artist Zephyr Designz employed CGI to transform the EV6 crossover into a beastie hot hatch suitable for any time attack challenge.
The graphic changes are vast, reminding us of the hours we used to spend in the NFS Underground. The bespoke wide bodykit is not something we would expect to see on a popular electric vehicle, bringing ricer culture into the electric era.
Starting at the front, the massive double canards on the bumper, as well as the carbon-fiber splitter and vented bonnet, are inspired by DTM racers. The eye-catching fender extensions with integrated vents make the car broader, concealing a section of the LED headlights and taillights in the process. Because there is no mid-mounted ICE, the back fenders are growing on the rear doors, with the side intakes serving just decorative purposes.
The most eye-catching element is undoubtedly the massive rear wing constructed of carbon fibre, which will provide significant downforce but will also add significant drag to the EV range. Another eye-catching feature are the custom bronze wheels, which are larger than the factory 21-inch alloys and completely fill the wheelarches. The suspension has clearly been lowered, most likely with a firmer, track-focused configuration.
The stock Kia EV6 GT comes fitted with dual electric motors producing a combined 577 hp (430 kW / 585 PS) and 546 lb-ft (740 Nm) of torque, and a 77.4 kWh battery pack. This much power transmitted in all four wheels allows the EV to accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in just 3.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 260 km/h (162 mph). While those numbers are impressive, to say the least, the fictional wide-bodied EV6 should get some upgrades to match the ultra-agressive looks.
While Zephyr Designz‘s take is obviously too extreme for the road, we are curious to see what tuners will do with EVs like the Kia EV6 or its upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sibling. At the moment, tuning options for electric vehicles are limited to mostly visual kits for the Tesla Model 3 or the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, but the future looks promising for EV owners that are also fans of the aftermarket world.
This story includes fictional renderings from independent artist Zephyr Designz which are neither related to nor endorsed by Kia.
