$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/Insider

  • The Model Y has a big, minimalist interior and an iPad-like touchscreen. 
  • The EV6 is sporty, cheaper, and great for people who want a more traditional interior. 

So you want to go electric and you’re wondering which car to buy.

On the one hand there’s Tesla, the brand that’s synonymous with electric vehicles in the U.S. On the other, there are electric up-and-comers like Kia.

The South Korean brand sells one of the most exciting and fast-selling EVs right now: the EV6 SUV. It’s sporty, sleekly styled, and excels in the all-important range department.

But can it stand up to Elon Musk’s incredibly popular Model Y SUV?

Which is cheaper?

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. Tim Levin/Insider

The Kia starts at $41,400, significantly less than the $65,990 Model Y. Equipping the EV6 with all-wheel drive bumps its price by $10,000, bringing its capability and cost more in line with the Model Y.

What about range?

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/Insider

Tesla sells some of the longest-range EVs on the market. The base Model Y offers 330 miles — and that’s with efficiency-sapping, all-wheel drive as standard.

Kia is nipping at its heels with a robust 310 miles of range in the EV6’s $47,500 Wind RWD trim. Base models get 232 miles of range, while all-wheel-drive ones get 274, as rated by the Environmental Protection Agency.

How fast do they charge?

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/Insider

The EV6 is one of the quickest-charging electric cars you can buy. It can boost its battery level from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes when plugged into a sufficiently high-powered station, according to Kia. That would take closer to 30 minutes in the Y.

Still, while Kias need to rely on home charging or fast-charging third-party stations, Tesla owners can plug into exclusive Supercharger stations that are common and exceedingly simple to operate.

How do they drive?

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. Tim Levin/Insider

Both cars deliver snappy steering that makes them more fun to drive than other SUVs. The Tesla is more agile, but it sacrifices ride comfort.

The Model Y offers beastly acceleration that throws you back into your seat. The EV6 is available with a powerful, all-wheel-drive layout, but I tested the rear-wheel-drive model that trades acceleration for extra driving range.

What about interior and cargo space?

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. Tim Levin/Insider

Both vehicles are comparable in size, but the Tesla offers loads more room for passengers and cargo. The Model Y’s interior feels big and open (thanks in part to its big glass roof), and total storage space measures in at 76.2 cubic feet, including a front trunk.

The EV6 offers 50.2 cubic feet of storage with the seats folded and lacks a proper frunk.

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/Insider

But some buyers might prefer the Kia’s sporty and bold interior over Tesla’s minimalist and button-free aesthetic. People who are repelled by using a touchscreen to control everything should steer clear of the Model Y.

How does tech stack up?

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The Tesla Model Y. Tim Levin/Insider

The Model Y’s big touchscreen makes it a tech fan’s dream. It offers fun features like video games along with more useful ones like a Sentry Mode that watches passersby using the car’s many exterior cameras. The system regularly gets software updates and new features.

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The 2022 Kia EV6. Tim Levin/Insider

Though the Kia also has a snappy display, it’s not quite an iPhone on wheels and has more conventional controls that the Tesla. But it does have two outlets that provide enough electricity to power household appliances.

Verdict

$41k kia ev6 vs. $66k tesla model y: which should you choose?

The 2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line. Tim Levin/Insider

It’s a tossup. Both are great electric options that satisfy different desires and price points.

I’d pick the Kia because it’s fun to drive, charges super quickly, and offers almost as much range as the Tesla with more analog controls and a more accessible price point.

But if you prize a minimalist interior, tech features out the wazoo, and Supercharger convenience, go with the Model Y.

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