Kia EV3 vs NIO ES6
The Kia EV3 leads on fast-charge peak. The NIO ES6 leads on 0–62 mph.
SUV
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD
1 of 12 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026
55/100#42 of 87 · Everyday
SUV
All-New NIO ES6 100 kWh (2023)
1 of 3 versions
China · checked Sep 18, 2026 · nio.com
53/100#93 of 434 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV3Kia EV3ES6NIO ES6
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+25 kW· 20%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row3.2 s quicker· 42%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.2 cu ft· 26%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 5%
- Top speed- best on this row+18 mph· 18%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV3 | NIO ES6 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | - best on this row | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | version: EL6 | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | ||
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | no data | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| DC port | no data | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | version: EL6 | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | no data | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | ||
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: Kia EV3 GT-Line Long Range 2WD, 19-inch | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV3 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV3NIO ES6
Range
96- Different test cycles - not compared.90Charging
5965Performance
5188Practicality
4658
How much is each in the US?
Kia EV3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Aug 12, 2026 - Price checked Aug 12, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2027 Light FWD
- $29,890
- 2027 Wind FWD
- $34,990
- 2027 Land FWD
- $38,490
- 2027 Wind AWD
- $38,690
NIO ES6
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Kia EV3
- EPA
- NIO ES6
- WLTP
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV3
- NIO ES6
- 26 / 30 mincontested: sources disagree
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV3
- Kia EV3
- NIO ES6
- Ahead by
- 25 kW
Which is quicker?
NIO ES6ES6
0–62 mph
- Leader
- NIO ES6
- Kia EV3
- 7.7 s
- NIO ES6
- Ahead by
- 3.2 s
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV3 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 26 sources
Every source link (79)
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