Aiways U5 vs Kia EV6
The Kia EV6 leads on 10–80% charge and cargo space.
Crossover
Aiways U5 Prime (MY2022)
No US price yet
40/100#209 of 281 · Everyday
Crossover
2026 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 4, 2026
78/100#15 of 80 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Aiways U5Aiways U5EV6Kia EV6
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row14 min faster· 41%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+150 kW· 167%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2 cu ft· 13%
- Power- best on this row+18 kW· 12%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Aiways U5 | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | ||
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | version not named | |
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Aiways U5 if
Score by category
out of 100
Aiways U5Kia EV6
Range
49- Different test cycles - not compared.86Charging
1772Performance
4937Practicality
6371
How much is each in the US?
Aiways U5
No US price yet
Kia EV6
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Light SR RWD
- $37,900
- 2026 Light LR RWD
- $41,200
- 2026 Wind RWD
- $44,800
- 2026 Light LR AWD
- $45,200
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Aiways U5
- 249 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Kia EV6
- EPA
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Kia EV6EV6
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Aiways U5
- Kia EV6
- Ahead by
- 14 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Aiways U5
- Kia EV6
- Ahead by
- 150 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Aiways U5
- 7.8 scontested: sources disagree
- Kia EV6
- 8.7 s
Where next
Compare with others
Aiways U5 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 30 sources
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