Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV6
At U.S. average prices the Tesla Model Y costs $61.00 a month to charge and the Kia EV6 $70.06, a difference of $9.06 a month ($109 a year). The Kia EV6 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 20 minutes, vs 27 for the Tesla Model Y.
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Specs side by side
| Tesla Model Y | Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | Long Range RWD |
| Usable battery | 75 kWh | 84 kWh |
| EPA range | 327 mi | 319 mi |
| Efficiency | 22.9 kWh/100 mi | 26.3 kWh/100 mi |
| Max AC charging | 11.5 kW | 10.9 kW |
| Max DC charging | 250 kW | 235 kW |
| DC 10–80% | about 27 min | about 20 min |
| Full charge at home | $15.13 | $16.95 |
| Per month | $61.00 | $70.06 |
Costs at U.S. average prices, 1,000 mi a month, 80% charged at home. Specs are for the trims shown; other versions differ.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tesla Model Y or the Kia EV6 cheaper to charge?
At U.S. average prices the Tesla Model Y costs $61.00 a month to charge and the Kia EV6 $70.06, a difference of $9.06 a month ($109 a year). Change the state or distance in the comparison above for your own numbers.
Which charges faster, the Tesla Model Y or the Kia EV6?
The Kia EV6 fast-charges from 10% to 80% in about 20 minutes, vs 27 for the Tesla Model Y. On AC the Tesla Model Y takes up to 11.5 kW and the Kia EV6 up to 10.9 kW.
Which has more range, the Tesla Model Y or the Kia EV6?
The Tesla Model Y has the longer EPA range: 327 mi vs 319 mi. Expect less in cold weather and at high speed.
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