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Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y

Comparing the 2026 Kia EV6 (from $37,900) with the 2026 Tesla Model Y (from $39,990). The EV6 offers 237 miles of range while the Model Y offers 321 miles.

Quick Take

Kia EV6 charges fastest, while Tesla Model Y hauls the most gear.

Kia EV6

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Kia EV6

Fastest Charger

  • 22 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 258 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 319 mi EPA-rated range
Tesla Model Y

2026SUV

Tesla Model Y

Most Cargo Space

  • 76 cu ft cargo capacity
  • Seats 5
  • 187" long
Price
$37,900 - $53,400
$39,990 - $57,990
Range
237-319 miles
306-357 miles
Horsepower
167-320 hp
258-460 hp
0-60 mph
5.2-8 sec
3.3-6.8 sec
Battery Size
63-84 kWh
69.5-84.6 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
Top Speed
115-117 mph
125-155 mph
Towing Capacity
2700 lbs
3500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
22 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
184.8"
187"
Width
74.4"
75.6"
Height
60.8"
64"
Cargo Capacity
50.2 cu ft
76 cu ft

Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y: Which Should You Buy?

The Kia EV6 starts at $37,900, undercutting the Tesla Model Y ($39,990) by about $2,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Tesla Model Y covers up to 357 miles, 38 more than the Kia EV6's maximum of 319. At a DC fast charger, the Kia EV6 goes from 10-80% in about 22 minutes vs 30 for the Tesla Model Y.

The Tesla Model Y offers 76 cu ft of cargo space vs 50.2 for the Kia EV6.

Bottom line: pick the Kia EV6 if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Tesla Model Y if cargo space is king.

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