Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S leads on range (EPA), fast-charge peak and cargo space.
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
53/100#45 of 87 · Everyday
Hatchback
2026 Tesla Model S
1 of 12 versions
No US price yet
54/100#43 of 87 · Everyday
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Niro EVKia Niro EVModel STesla Model S
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+157 mi· 62%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+165 kW· 194%
- Cargo space- best on this row+2.2 cu ft· 10%
- Power- best on this row+350 kW· 233%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row3.6 s faster· 54%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Tesla Model S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | no data |
| 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 | version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD | |
| 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 | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version not named | |
| 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 | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) | version: Model S Plaid |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | no data |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Niro EVTesla Model S
Range
79100Charging
1980Performance
49100Practicality
6571
How much is each in the US?
Kia Niro EV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Wind
- $39,700
- Wind
- $39,700
- 2026 Wave
- $44,700
- Wave
- $44,700
Tesla Model S
No US price yet
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model SModel S
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Tesla Model S
- EPA
- Ahead by
- 157 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Tesla Model S
- version: 2025 Tesla Model S AWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model S
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Tesla Model S
- Ahead by
- 165 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
- Tesla Model S
Where next
- Tesla Model SFull specs, prices by trim, sourcesOpen card
Compare with others
Kia Niro EV vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Aug 16, 2026 · 29 sources
Every source link (110)
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