Comparison

Kia EV6 vs Nissan Ariya

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

Best range Kia EV6 319 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $42,600 vs $44,370
Faster charging Kia EV6 20 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 8.5 vs 1.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $154/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 344 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
84.6 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia EV6 Nissan Ariya
Trim used Long Range RWD EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh
MSRP (USD) $42,600 $44,370
Range 319 mi 289 mi
Efficiency 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 80 kWh 87 kWh
Seats 5 5
Drivetrain RWD FWD
Body type Crossover SUV
DC max 168 kW 178 kW
AC max 11 kW 7 kW
10–80% (DC) 20 min 35 min
Roadtrip score 86.9 65.5
Miles added (15 min est.) 142 mi 76 mi
USD per mile of range 134 $/mi 154 $/mi
Top speed 115 mph 99 mph
Cargo 17 cu ft 17 cu ft
Tow rating 3,527 lb 1,653 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 289 mi).
  • Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 35 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $154/mi).

Weighted verdict

Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).

Kia EV68.5 Nissan Ariya1.5 168 kW20 min 178 kW35 min

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