Head to head
Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y
A side-by-side comparison of published UK specifications, including WLTP range figures.
The verdict
The Kia EV6 offers more range — 290 miles WLTP against 285 miles, a gap of about 5 miles between charges. The Tesla Model Y is the better fit for families needing extra boot space, with 854 litres and 5 seats versus 490 litres and 5 in the Kia EV6. On price the Tesla Model Y starts about £585 lower, while the quicker of the two off the line is the Kia EV6 at 5.3s.
On the measured specifications below, the Kia EV6 leads in 3 areas and the Tesla Model Y in 2.
Specs side by side
Price from (new)(Lower is better)
Range (WLTP)
Battery
Body type
Seats
Boot space
0–60 mph(Lower is better)
Standout feature
How they score
Each attribute is a percentile against every EV on sale in UK — 100 means best in the dataset. These are the same attributes our recommender uses.
Range
Price
Family space
Performance
Tech