Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model 3
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model 3 319 mi vs 363 mi
Best value Tesla Model 3 $42,600 vs $42,490
Faster charging Kia EV6 20 min vs 36 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model 3 3.6 vs 6.4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model 3
363 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Tesla Model 3
$117/mi vs $134/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 36 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model 3
246 Wh/mi vs 296 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
84.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV6 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $42,490 |
| Range | 319 mi | 363 mi |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh | 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 82 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Sedan |
| DC max | 168 kW | 208 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 20 min | 36 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 | 79.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 142 mi | 97 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 117 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 21 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 2,205 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model 3 if you want the longer rated range (363 mi vs 319 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 36 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model 3 looks better ($117/mi vs $134/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (6.4 vs 3.6).
Kia EV63.6 Tesla Model 36.4 168 kW20 min 208 kW36 min
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