Comparison
Kia Niro vs Tesla Model Y
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Model Y 253 mi vs 320 mi
Best value Kia Niro $39,850 vs $59,900
Faster charging Tesla Model Y 45 min vs 33 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model Y 1.5 vs 8.5
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Tesla Model Y
320 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro
$158/mi vs $187/mi
Charging winner
Tesla Model Y
33 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model Y
281 Wh/mi vs 300 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model Y
97.6 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia Niro | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Electric | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $39,850 | $59,900 |
| Range | 253 mi | 320 mi |
| Efficiency | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 64.8 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Crossover | SUV |
| DC max | 85 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 45 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 46.3 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 50 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 158 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
| Top speed | 104 mph | 125 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 30 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,653 lb | 3,527 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model Y if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 253 mi).
- Choose Tesla Model Y if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 33 min vs 45 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia Niro looks better ($158/mi vs $187/mi).
Weighted verdict
Tesla Model Y has the stronger weighted profile (8.5 vs 1.5).
Kia Niro1.5 Tesla Model Y8.5 85 kW45 min 331 kW33 min
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