Comparison
Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model Y 319 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $42,600 vs $59,900
Faster charging Kia EV6 20 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 4.8 vs 5.2
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 319 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$134/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
20 min vs 33 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 296 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV6 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $42,600 | $59,900 |
| Range | 319 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 168 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 20 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.9 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 142 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 134 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 30 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 319 mi).
- Choose Kia EV6 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 20 min vs 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV6 looks better ($134/mi vs $187/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (5.2 vs 4.8).
Kia EV64.8 Tesla Model Y5.2 168 kW20 min 331 kW33 min
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