Comparison
Kia Niro vs Tesla Cybertruck
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Cybertruck 253 mi vs 335 mi
Best value Kia Niro $39,850 vs $69,990
Faster charging Tesla Cybertruck 45 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Tesla Cybertruck 2.7 vs 6.6
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tesla Cybertruck
335 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $209/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Cybertruck
40 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro
300 Wh/mi vs 409 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia Niro | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | Long Range |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,850 | $69,990 |
| Range | 253 mi | 335 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 409 Wh/mi • 2.44 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 64.8 kWh | 122.5 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | Truck |
| DC max | 85 kW | 448 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 46.3 | 67.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 50 mi | 79 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 209 $/mi |
| Top speed | 104 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 11,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Cybertruck if you want the longer rated range (335 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Tesla Cybertruck if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 40 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $209/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Cybertruck has the stronger weighted profile (6.6 vs 2.7).
Kia Niro2.7 Tesla Cybertruck6.6 85 kW45 min 448 kW40 min
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