Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y
Kia EV6
$48,800
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
AI Comparison Summary
Comparing Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y. Tesla Model Y offers the strongest value on price. Kia EV6 leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Overall Winner
Kia EV6
Best Value
Tesla Model Y
Fuel Economy
Tesla Model Y
Performance
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
4.7/10Visual Comparison
Category Radar
Price & Reviews
Model Year
Expert Rating
Kia EV6
$48,800
Rating: 8.8/10
Tesla Model Y
$47,990 – $48,990
Rating: 4.7/10
| Specification |
Kia EV6 |
Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kia | Tesla |
| Model | EV6 | Model Y |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Type | Suv | Ev |
| Body Style | 5-door electric crossover cup | Compact Crossover SUV |
| Current Price | $48,800 | $47,990 – $48,990 |
| MSRP | $48,800 | $48,990 |
| Dealer Price | $47,200 | $47,990 |
| Engine | Front and Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous AC Motors | Dual Motor AWD |
| Horsepower | 320 | 384 hp (est.) |
| Torque | 446 lb-ft | Instant electric torque |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5s 0-60 mph | 4.6 sec (0-60 mph) |
| Top Speed | 117 mph | 135 mph |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric |
| Mileage / MPG | — | 117 MPGe combined (EPA est.) |
| Range (EV) | 295 miles | 330 miles EPA (Long Range AWD est.) |
| Emissions | 0 g/km | 0 g/mi |
| Battery | 84.0 kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion | Approx. 75 kWh (usable, est.) |
| Charging | 350 kW DC Fast Charge Capability (10% to 80% in 18 minutes) | 250 kW DC peak (Supercharger V3) |
| Expert Rating | 8.8/10 | 4.7/10 |
| Community Reviews | 0 | 2240 |
| Performance Score | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Comfort Score | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| Safety Score | — | 9.1 |
| Fuel Economy Score | — | 9.5 |
| Technology Score | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| Value Score | — | 9.0 |
| Pros | Incredible 800V fast-charging capabilities match high-end luxury EVs; Substantially longer wheelbase provides massive pa... | Excellent EPA range for the class; Access to Tesla Supercharger network; Quick acceleration and smooth EV driving; Spaci... |
| Cons | Aggressive sloping rear roofline limits overall rear cargo entryway height limits; Dual-mode haptic touch selector panel... | Minimalist interior may not suit all buyers; Ride can feel firm on larger wheels; Build quality can vary by production b... |
