Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y leads on range (EPA) and cargo space. The Kia EV6 leads on fast-charge peak.
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
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
83/100#4 of 87 · Everyday
Kia EV6 is cheaper by $11,090
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV6Kia EV6Model YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+2 mi· 1%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+15 kW· 7%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.6 cu ft· 19%
- Power- best on this row+56 kW· 33%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.5 s faster· 7%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV6 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV6 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV6Tesla Model Y
Range
9595Charging
9159Performance
39no dataPracticality
6980
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checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date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 Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Kia EV6
- EPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 2 mi
Which charges faster?
Kia EV6EV6
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV6
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Ahead by
- 15 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV6EV6
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV6
- Kia EV6
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $11,090
Where next
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Kia EV6 vs
Where the numbers come from
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