The vehicle my wife and I are planning to buy next, as our second car (or perhaps it would end up becoming our first car), is the Kia EV6. I’ve loved the model since it first came out, and when we were sort of shopping for a car last year, it rose to the top. However, since we didn’t really need a second car yet, we decided to wait. Well, I’m now extra excited we did! Reporting from those who have seen 2026 Kia ordering guides indicates that the 2026 Kia EV6 will get a $5,000 to $6,000 price cut compared to the 2025 Kia EV6. For reference, 2025 Kia EV6 trims and pricing are as follows: As you can see, the cheapest EV6 trim is about $43,000, not cheap. A $5,000–6,000 price cut, though, would make it $37,000–38,000. Not bad! In fact, that would make it cheaper than the cheapest Tesla Model Y, which starts just under $40,000. Of course, that’s before any dealer incentives or dealer markups. All trims are reportedly getting such a price cut. So, whether you want more range or a sportier drive, the EV6 is getting a lot more competitive. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 still starts just above $35,000, which is a few thousand dollars cheaper, but we did find the EV6 to be a little bit nicer — in our opinion, at least. Also, note that the IONIQ 5 has been doing superbly, and was one of only a few models to see year-over-year sales growth in the 1st quarter in the USA. So, if the EV6 is getting close to it in pricing, that’s a good sign. (That said, Hyundai dealers have been offering huge discounts on the IONIQ 5 below its MSRP … and one has to wonder if the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 will get its own price cut.) Anyway, at last, the lovely, premium-adjacent, slick Kia EV6 is getting a truly competitive price. I’m still thinking to get a lightly used model, but maybe it would be smarter and more helpful to the industry and the world to buy a new 2026 one?… Hmm…. Also, note the following from Autoblog: “The 2025 EV6 currently carries up to $10,000 in rebates, which could make the outgoing model a better real-world deal than the newer one.” Hmm. “On paper, the 2026 Kia EV6 offers a lower entry price, stronger positioning, and a direct challenge to Tesla’s volume leader. In practice, the outcome will depend on incentives, dealer pricing, and how quickly rivals respond.” Good to keep in mind when we’re talking about legacy automakers. You have to check local dealers and see what kind of real-world prices you can get. (The US is a weird market for cars….) Anyway, though, the MSRP for a Kia EV6 is going to get a ~12% haircut, and that’s something to celebrate. “The 2026 Kia EV6 Light is listed at $37,900, excluding destination. That’s $5,000 less than the current MSRP of $42,900, and equates to an 11.7% price cut. It’s the same story with the Light Long Range, which is down $5,000 and starts at $41,200. The 2026 EV6 Wind is $5,500 cheaper than before and starts at $44,800,” Cars Direct writes. “The GT-Line has the biggest price cuts at $5,500 for the 4×2 and $5,900 with all-wheel drive. As previously reported, the Kia EV6 GT is absent from the lineup. While it’s not necessarily said to be gone for good, Kia says it’s been ‘delayed until further notice.’ The GT was the highest performance variant that you could get.” So, does this make you consider a new Kia EV6 in 2026?
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