Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y 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
45/100#76 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
76/100#21 of 80 · Everyday
Kia Niro EV is cheaper by $9,290
Who's ahead - and by how much?
Niro EVKia Niro EVModel YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+68 mi· 27%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+140 kW· 165%
- Cargo space- best on this row+14.3 cu ft· 89%
- Power- best on this row+61 kW· 41%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row0.1 s faster· 1%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row5.3 kWh/100 mi faster· 18%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | no data |
| Range (CLTC) | no data | version: Model Y RWD |
| 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: Model Y RWD | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | no data |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | version: Model Y RWD | |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean | version: Model Y RWD |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia Niro EV if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia Niro EVTesla Model Y
Range
6689Charging
1446Performance
4974Practicality
6689
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checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date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 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 Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 68 mi
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Tesla Model Y
- version: Model Y RWD
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Ahead by
- 140 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia Niro EV
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $9,290
Where next
Compare with others
Kia Niro EV vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 38 sources
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