Comparison

BMW i5 vs Kia EV6

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Kia EV6 295 mi vs 319 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $67,100 vs $42,600
Faster charging Kia EV6 33 min vs 20 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 2.2 vs 7.9

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 295 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $227/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 322 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
BMW i5
89 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec BMW i5 Kia EV6
Trim used eDrive40 Sedan (19 inch Wheels) Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD) $67,100 $42,600
Range 295 mi 319 mi
Efficiency 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 81.2 kWh 80 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD RWD
Body type Sedan Crossover
DC max 205 kW 168 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 33 min 20 min
Roadtrip score 68.9 86.9
Miles added (15 min est.) 80 mi 142 mi
USD per mile of range 227 $/mi 134 $/mi
Top speed 120 mph 115 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 17 cu ft
Tow rating 4,409 lb 3,527 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 295 mi).
  • Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 33 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $227/mi).

Weighted verdict

Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (7.9 vs 2.2).

BMW i52.2 Kia EV67.9 205 kW33 min 168 kW20 min

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