The Kia EV6 Earns a Product Carbon Footprint Certification from The Carbon Trust

The Kia EV6 has earned a Product Carbon Footprint Certification and a ‘Carbon Measured’ label from Carbon Trust, the global climate change and sustainability consultancy, making it the first Korean vehicle to receive this certificate.

Kia’s Plan S strategy puts electrification at the forefront of the company’s future and sets the foundations for a full product lineup featuring 11 new battery electric vehicles by 2026. The EV6 is the first model to be launched under this new strategy and sets Kia firmly on the path to becoming a leader in the popularization of electric vehicles.

Kia has made it a mission to ensure that the EV6 provides more than just zero emissions mobility. The company has focused on measuring and reducing its carbon footprint throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle, ranging from the use of raw materials; procurement and transportation of parts; vehicle assembly, distribution, use, and end-of-life recycling.

The EV6 is the first model to be built on Kia’s all-new Electric-Global Modular Platform and offers one of the best all-electric ranges on the market. Also, the EV6 offers class-leading interior space and 800V* ultra-fast charging.

A long list of eco-friendly materials have been introduced to the EV6 including recycled plastics, floor mats, and seat coverings.

The Carbon Trust is an independent, expert partner of leading organizations around the world. It advises businesses on their opportunities in a sustainable, low carbon world and measures and certifies the environmental footprint of organizations, supply chains and products.

Total greenhouse gas emissions for the EV6 were measured using the PAS2050 Standards as part of the Carbon Trust’s robust product assessment. This covers emissions from the extraction of raw materials through to the end-of-life of the product and is measured in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e).

The Carbon Trust ‘Carbon Measured’ label validates the accuracy of these measurements and provides customers with independently reviewed information about the carbon impact of their purchase.

Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia said, “This is important validation of a broad range of measures we are now taking to reduce the carbon footprint of a vehicle throughout its lifecycle. As we introduce more electrified models to our line up over the coming years, we will step up our sustainability efforts and ensure we are achieving high levels of transparency when it comes to environmental impact. It has been great to work closely with the Carbon Trust to achieve the Carbon Measured label as one of our first steps to implement new sustainability initiatives.”

* EV6 has a dual charging system offering 400V and 800V charging capabilities without the need for additional components or adapters