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 availableRange 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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