Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 leads on range (EPA) and fast-charge peak. The Kia EV6 leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD
1 of 25 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 4, 2026
79/100#6 of 87 · Everyday
Sedan
2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026
88/100#1 of 87 · Everyday
Kia EV6 is cheaper by $4,590
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV6Kia EV6Model 3Tesla Model 3
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+44 mi· 14%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+10 kW· 4%
- Cargo space- best on this row+3.4 cu ft· 16%
- Power- best on this row+26 kW· 15%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.4 s faster· 33%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV6 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version: Long Range, RWD | |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model 3 (RWD, China) · name as listed in Chinese |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | version: Long Range, RWD |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| 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 | version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV6 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV6Tesla Model 3
Range
95100Charging
9173Performance
3968Practicality
6959
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checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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
Tesla Model 3
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 11, 2026 - Price checked Jun 11, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model 3Model 3
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Kia EV6
- EPA
- Tesla Model 3
- 363 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 44 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV6
- Tesla Model 3
- version: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model 3
- Kia EV6
- Tesla Model 3
- 250 kW
- Ahead by
- 10 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV6EV6
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV6
- Tesla Model 3
- Ahead by
- $4,590
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV6 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 34 sources
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