Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model X
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model X 319 mi vs 329 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $42,600 vs $84,990
Faster charging Kia EV6 20 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Kia EV6 5.7 vs 4.3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model X
329 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $258/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 342 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
109.8 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV6 | Tesla Model X |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Model X |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $84,990 |
| Range | 319 mi | 329 mi |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh | 342 Wh/mi • 2.92 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 96 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 168 kW | 493 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 20 min | 31 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 | 78.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 142 mi | 95 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 258 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 155 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 25 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 4,960 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model X if you want the longer rated range (329 mi vs 319 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 31 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $258/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV6 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 4.3).
Kia EV65.7 Tesla Model X4.3 168 kW20 min 493 kW31 min
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