Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Rivian EDV500/7
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV6 319 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $42,600 vs $83,500
Faster charging Kia EV6 20 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 7.5 vs 1.2
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV6 | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $83,500 |
| Range | 319 mi | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Van |
| DC max | 168 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 20 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 519 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV6 if you want the longer rated range (319 mi vs 161 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 $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (7.5 vs 1.2).
Kia EV67.5 Rivian EDV500/71.2 168 kW20 min 220 kW35 min
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