Kia EV6 vs Smart #1
The Kia EV6 leads on 10–80% charge. The Smart #1 leads on 0–62 mph.
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
Crossover
Pro+
1 of 7 versions
United Kingdom · checked Oct 4, 2026 · uk.smart.com
42/100#202 of 281 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV6Kia EV6Smart #1Smart #1
- Range
Different test cycles - not compared.
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row10 min faster· 33%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+90 kW· 60%
- 0–62 mphlower is better- best on this row2 s quicker· 23%
- Cargo space- best on this row+6.2 cu ft· 57%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV6 | Smart #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | no data | |
| Range (WLTP) | ||
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| 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 | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | no data | |
| Power | version: Premium | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV6 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV6Smart #1
Range
86- Different test cycles - not compared.53Charging
7226Performance
3764Practicality
7143
How much is each in the US?
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checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Smart #1
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range
- Kia EV6
- EPA
- Smart #1
- 261 miWLTPcontested: sources disagree
- Ahead by
- Different tests
Which charges faster?
Kia EV6EV6
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV6
- Smart #1
- 30 min
- Ahead by
- 10 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV6
- Smart #1
- 150 kW
- Ahead by
- 90 kW
Which is quicker?
Smart #1Smart #1
0–62 mph
- Leader
- Smart #1
- Kia EV6
- 8.7 s
- Smart #1
- 6.7 s
- Ahead by
- 2 s
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV6 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 23, 2026 · 34 sources
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