Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Nissan Leaf
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV6 319 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $42,600 vs $29,990
Faster charging Kia EV6 20 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 7.3 vs 2.7
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 296 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV6 | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | SV |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $29,990 |
| Range | 319 mi | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| DC max | 168 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 20 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 | 61.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 142 mi | 71 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 99 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 2,150 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 303 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $134/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (7.3 vs 2.7).
Kia EV67.3 Nissan Leaf2.7 168 kW20 min 100 kW40 min
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