Tesla Model Y Vs. Kia EV6: Best Against Next - Cars.com 

You get cooled seats in the EV6. Once you’ve tried it on a hot summers day, you can never live without again

Since May I am driving the model called Wind in your market. The base EV6 AWD 77,4 kWh with all packs except the unnecessary glas roof and Meridian sound system. We have black leather seats and a nice white roof, which makes the car roomier inside than the GT-Line. Also some accents are even nicer in that version. Color is Snow White Pearl with black accents around the wheels and the front looks less aggressive. Anything else expect the 19 Inch wheels is same however. We drove now 6500 km with less than 16,8 kWh per 100 km in a mountainous area and on highways limited to 120 km/h. This is as good as Tesla and better than Audi and the Mercedes EQE both costing a lot more with the same trim level. The 800 Volts-system brings fast charging like with the Porsche Taycan. In Germany the car was tested against other competition and was best of all classes for long range performance. So if you are looking for a great GT-car with suspension made up by Albert Biermann, who headed BMW M Sports and with unique adaptive dampers from ZF Sachs only used by Mercedes AMG and Maserati the Kia is the actually best joice near to Tesla. From the viewpoint of instrumentation we have an intelligent HUD, we have well lisible screens with no problems in sunlight and we have many redundant ways to intuitively handle all contols. Tesla was a no-go for my wife as she has problems with all touch screens, even on kitchen appliances. Last but not least we do not play games or want farting gags in a car. However after driving fast cars of many legacy - including Mustangs and Pontiacs , Mercedes, BMW and Alfa Romeo - for 54 years I wanted a pragmatic electric car with just enough power. Tested mine has 333 PS and 608 Nm torque, which here is enough to outperform most ICE in this class. We also have driven the car at racetrack Anneau du Rhin with impressive times. Unfortunately there was no Tesla to compare. And a last mention, we seldomly go just straight for rather stupid quarter mile races, but drive fast on rather bumpy and bad mountain roads where exact steering is necessary, something our EV6 can even better than the EQE or Audi too. So in many aspects I can also agree with your report. It’s also fact here in Switzerland however the younger iPhone-natives buy Tesla‘s and no more legacy besides the new generation from Hyundai Group, with Ioniq 5, EV6, Genesis GV60 on the fabulous E-GMP-Platform. They are all very different and less boring than a Tesla, we have seen now abundantly but outstanding from the rest of carmakers from the old world. This will only change when Chinese brands are coming!

When Tesla says you've added 46 miles of range in an hour of charging, you'll probably get about 36 miles out of it. When Kia says it's added 33 miles, you'll get 33 miles.

The amount of data covered in this video is great. but the delivery of that information... i slept though most of it. For presenters, it reminds me of Ben Stein in Ferris Bueller. You guys got that role perfectly.

I wish Tesla would add a dashboard, not a fan of the central screen.

You left out CarPlay and Android auto, which will never come to Tesla. Also, Kia dealers are notorious for markups. YMMV depending on your location. And my Gt-line has ventilated seats.

I don't know about the US, but in Canada the Model Y AWD LR costs $84,000, while the EV6 AWD Gt-Line 2 costs $65,000, which is $20,000 more. The EV6 is the best for the money. Keep in mind that here in Canada, the model Y model does not qualify for government rebates, while the EV6 qualifies for all rebates.

These guys whine way too much. They whined about not being able to see the EV 6 's Speed. The EV 6 they were comparing to the model Y was the EV6GT line. It has HUD AR. Most everything you need to see comes up on the HUD, No need to take your eye off the road. It will show you navigation, vehicles around you, lane tracking vehicles, tracking lane changing, and more. As far as self-driving the EV 6 does damn well even at night. The day I bought my EV 6 GT line, it drove itself through busy rush hour traffic and a 120-miles after without me touching the brakes or gas pedal and I just had to touch the steering wheel to let it know I was paying attention. The GOM does pretty good job at show a real range

One question not asked was = which one has better build quality ? which one has longest car warranty ( in year's ) ? I think this is a justified question when spending your own money purchasing an expensive car for yourself !

Love my EV6!

Would be interesting to compare the Model Y performance vs the Kia EV6 GT. Tesla did a big price drop. But there's something to be said about the EV6 being a rare unique SUV. They're not everywhere you look like the Teslas.

Are you guys for real? Your level 2 charging comparison is, well, ridicule to say the least. You base your numbers on the car's estimate???!! And you claim to be "experts" in the field right? You know how cars estimate the range right? Jesus...

Nice review. Helpful. Thanks. BTW... at 20:16... I loved the pink finger nails. Were you on your way out for teh evening? ;-)

My EV6 remembers modes and ipedal settings from driver to driver and from drive to drive. Not sure why you all did not have the same experience. I am also very surprised how controlled and composed the ride is compared to what other reviews/reviewers are saying. I would say the ride and handling are more refined than the Tesla and most SUVs/wagons. I agree with you both the visability is poor and I acutally went with a GT line to get more cameras and safety aides although the parking assist is way too slow and adjusts itself too much to actually be useful. It also will not adjust and back itself into my garage.

NO MENTION OF THE HEADS UP DISPLAY AND THE 10 YEAR 100,000 BATTERY AND MOTOR WARRANTEE PLUS LOCAL DEALERS TO SERVICE THE CAR

Current prices in Canada: EV6 AWD LR: $57k including tax and delivery. Model Y LR: $89k Tesla jacking their prices into a different league.

Well Done, Gentlemen! I watched all the way through, and was well pleased with your comprehensive analysis of both vehicles, in several areas. Not only mechanically, but EV credit worthiness, and your individual assessment of both vehicles.

Breaks 100-0 Tesla-36meters Kia -33 meters Tesla-where’s the HUD???

Two seconds really guys real world driving nobody’s going to the drag strip

Btw, in real life, I’ve found my range to be better in the Ioniq 5 Limited with use of the regen pedals, than the range I used to get with my 2020 Model Y LR.

You missed a key difference, the longevity of the Battery's - which is the most important reliability consideration when buying an EV................ Tesla's LFP's will last 5x longer.

Very good review I have seen till now! Thank you

EV6 is better and alot cheaper here in the UK. You should compaire the nio et7 to the tesla.

My ev6 gt line 👍👍👍

Why no mention of the excellent EV6 HUD that means you don’t need to look at the driver screen that from a test drive, I can confirm, is hard to see, but no big deal with the HUD? HUD displays speed, speed limit and navigation info right in your line of sight. Very safe! Tesla? Take note!

I noticed that the kia was on normal mode during the parkour test, why not put in sport mode it does change the characteristics of the car might have just been that edge that was needed for the sporty feeling..

What everyone leaves out is crash test ratings for Tesla your also paying for the safest vehicles ever tested in history

I have switched from an EV6 Plus 77kwh (2022, 58k euro's) to a model Y (2023 standard model, 43k euro's). So I have been driving an EV6 for almost a year now. It’s a lease car and I’m switching my job so I got the choice to keep leasing the EV6 or hand it over and choose a new car at my new job. I chose to lease a new car and I have decided to take the model Y. The EV6 is a great car and I have enjoyed driving it but it has many annoying drawbacks. Here’s my list: - no walk-away locking doors - entertainment system first showing a welcome animation, loading time upon choosing a user. Just bring me to the start screen! - the heater not working sometimes for 15/20 minutes. - the air blower blows airconditioned air while the AC is turned off - horrible entertainment system, which is in my opinion one of the most importants things upon considering an electric vehicle. - horrible maps - too many lights and buttons (even if it’s led) - regen level reset after every ride and after putting car in reverse. - lane assist turned off after every ride - arm rest too short, elbow is touching the front part of the arm rest - glossy piano interior (already scratches after 1 month) - steering wheel is hiding a part of my HUD (can’t see the top icons) - annoying beeps sound upon opening trunk What I did like about my former EV6: - very comfortable ride (although less comfortable seats than Tesla Model Y) - steering is softer, Model Y's is slightly rougher. - one of the most comfortable back seats and the amount of leg space available. - ventilated seats (just amazing feature)

Kia I pedal is the easiest thing to use just hit the paddle and it sent You make it sound like it’s some huge effort

Cargo storage space in the EV6 is even smaller than in the Model 3. How???

EV6🔥

Can you please test the ev6 in a non gt trim with a regular sunroof? Does that have better headroom??

Jan 2023 Tesla Price drop in the US and Canada, its a new ball game ... with the current Tesla Price drop in Canada it now qualifies for both Federal and BC Provincial Rebate that is $9K off the price

When you compare a 55,000 USD car against a 84,000 USD, I think it's a win for the cheapest car by far. Imagine what you will get from KIA if you will pay 84,000 USD for an EV

Tesla salesmen made this video. The EV6 is faster in the 1/4 according to Motor trend. "Compared to a 2021 Tesla Model Y Dual Motor Performance, the EV6 GT pulls ahead from the get-go, needing just 1.4 seconds to roll out to 30 mph where the Model Y needs 1.6. And the EV6 GT keeps pulling away, leading by 0.3 second at the 60-mph mark and crossing the quarter-mile mark 0.6 second sooner. (For the math-averse, that means the Model Y takes 3.5 seconds to get to 60 and turns in a 12.0-second quarter.) The Kia EV6 GT's high-speed stability is also more confidence-inspiring."

If it charges at higher speed while battery are closer to being full. It may impact how fast battery health drops(it may not have ofcource, time will tell)

Hmm still ignoring the importance and value of the tech in the the Tesla as well as the charging system

Got 20 inch & I do not see the issue with ride quality. Handling is brilliant , had bmw & Audi previous. Not a huge difference tbh, certainly not to the extent claimed.

Both good but I might go for y lr awd.

In Europe the Kia is compatible with superchargers since the chargers offer CCS.

Visibility is GREAT in the Model Y. What's the issue? The mirrors and cameras cover every inch around the car. Are you guys just stirring up drama for the show or something??

Whilst the model Y is more sluggish than the EV6, I don’t necessarily think the Tesla is so behind in general. Long term, yes, Tesla will be overtaken by the larger innovation and rapid pace in China and even South Korea; but at least for right now Tesla has a good following that could hold out for several years.

I like the video, but the testers are not very accurate about the information. My wife drives a Tesla MY LR 7 seat, and I drive the EV6 GT awd, we see that the KIA charges a bit faster on level 2 home charge and even on a fast charger the EV6 is crazy fast, the EV6 is much more comfortable than the Model y. And the one of the testers complained about the driver position and I think unless you’re 6.4” the driver position is very good. They’re both very good cars, but we see the value in the EV6. BTW I paid MSRP for the GT-line awd.

Very good information

BYD?

Currently own a 2019 Model 3, but just had the call from our local Kia dealer for the EV5 LR AWD that I preordered. Thanks for the video, but didn't really help in the decision to buy the Kia (and sell the Model 3), as we can't keep both. Any comments from other viewers 🤔

or even in 2023 right? when Kia is 60k at dealership and model Y is 58k after tax credit.

I didn't get the GT-line but the Wind model without the sunroof. As a six footer, without the sunroof, I have plenty of headroom. Also the Wind with the smaller wheels gets 14 miles more range per charge. The fit for me, I can see everything and I don't have any blocking issues from the steering wheel. With interest rates and slower sales, Kia dropped the price by 9000 in 2024. So I got a very good deal far cheaper than the GT line or the Model Y. It is a smaller car.

you make it sound like the EV-6 is kind of a dog just the opposite went to Pass truck Almost instantly 90 miles an hour

2:50 approx - Why does it matter that at 60 you can accelerate 0.5s quicker? (I have rest driven both cars.) It’s 0-60 acceleration that is important, because it is safety related, such as overtaking on a country lane or crossing a junction. Likewise why criticise the EV6 for being slow accelerations in ECO mode? That’s the whole point! It’s to save energy and encourage economical driving. If you want to race at the lights, engage Sports mode! Anyway, Kia has more mechanical controls making it safer to drive, whilst the Tesla has smoother torque management thanks to Tesla’s advanced software. Kia has a sun roof which allows you to control temp in hot months and not just rely on AC. I’m on the fence, but about to buy one or the other.

If you're not going to compare it to a EV6 GT then this is pointless

like you dont talck about kia is base model for 60kyou can get gt line for 80k today, and tesla as 1 configuration at 63k and you dont have too whait 2 year 2 have it

Here in New Zealand the standard range 58kWh EV6 is more expensive than the standard range Model Y. In fact the Model Y is cheaper than the Ioniq 5, the EV6, the VW ID4 and the Skoda Enyak. Having said that the Model Y is still too expensive.

People didn’t realize that kia doesn’t need to spend money for theirs charges almost entirely in the country?

Hey guys, now that Tesla lowered prices on their vehicles up to 20% for versions of the Model Y, is the EV6 still the better vehicle????

Good 👍

I should have pulled the trigger on the MY a year or more ago but dummy me, I didn't not. Now there's the EV6 GT RWD - you get more for your money!! It drives very nicely. I have been leaning more towards the EV6. If Tesla's lowered their costs for the MY to start at $55, I probably would get the MY. Don't think Tesla will lower their costs. Perhaps the MYSR will come out soon and cost $55 or less.

IO HAVE AN EV6 WITH A 50 AMP HOME CHARGING. i CHARGE AT 9.6 KWH AND CONSISTANLY GET 34 MILE PER HOUR OF CHARGE

In my country, these cars are nearly the same price. So does this make the Tesla a better buy?

Tend to find US car channels fawn over Tesla because 'merica...whereas the rest of the world can be a bit more objective.

Subtitles please

These guys own TSLA stocks

Ill take the Kia instead price wise it’s a win win situation in witch everyone you choose 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲

Ok, I have owned a Chevy Bolt, and now my lease ending on my Tesla Model 3. I got sucked in to all the hype and it was cool; however, the tradeoffs may not be great for some especially for us. A big plus for Tesla is charging. Yes, they have chargers everywhere and the charging is pretty quick. I have to just not recommend to anyone to buy a Tesla for the following reasons. 1. The battery drains from 210 miles full charge on Monday, and the car sitting on my driveway, on Friday will have 35 miles. My Bolt when charged on Monday had 310 miles and on Friday it had 310 miles. (Hint Tesla, get rid of the glass, then you don't have to manage the battery temperature) 2. Safety. The Tesla is not safe for those unexperienced drivers. For instance, a screen on the right side takes our eyes off the road. My wipers turn on randomly while in cruise control or cruise and hands free mode. This issue has us looking down at the screen to disable the wipers after turning off any automated driving. This is very dangerous. Tesla requires a HUD or just place a screen in the front of the steering wheel. 3. The suspension is the worst. If you like a rough ride then Tesla is for you 4. When in Autosteer mode, the car randomly slams on the brakes when it notices irregular shades and the sun is in front of the car. I almost got reended because of this. 5. The interior quality is very cheap for what we are paying for these cars. It is absolutely not premium. 6. What's up with all the software changes with the interface. We have to constantly relearn where things are on the screen, where again is very unsafe when driving. We have test drove the EV6 and are very impressed. I am 6 foot and fit just fine in the GT. So, the EV6 will be our next lease. Buy Telsa Stock, not the car.

Would have been interesting to see your take on the Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited vs. the Model Y. The Ioniq is taller and you would have had fewer issues with finding a seating position. Visibility in the Ioniq is far better than both, and the lighter color interior (also available on the EV6) makes it feel roomier inside than the color EV6 you had. Rear seat room is better than both in the Ioniq, and the trunk size is still smaller than the Model Y, but slightly bigger than the EV6’.

ev6 ......... 좋다

How rich you are! 15,000 difference. This is not a small sum!

Driven both the EV six is a better car

I don't like the shape of the Model Y, i don't give a dam, the rear vision is less, with all the cameras around, it doesn't matter, the EV6 is way sexier, and a better overall car, than the egg shape Tesla.

I'm curious, when you guys have trouble sleeping, do you listen to your own voices?

In my opinion, the EV6 actually has a really nice exterior and interior design. It looks even better in person, as we actually own one. The Model Y quite frankly looks like it was designed in 2008, and it looks pretty damn whimsical in person due to it's whacky proportions. The rear especially looks comparable to a 2015 Toyota Corolla. Look it up if you don't believe me. Actually, looking at it again, the Model Y kinda looks like a tank top from the back lmao

Biggest selling point for me besides Kia's better build quality and lower price is that Kia doesn't have a whiny toddler billionaire as its CEO.

LMAO - How stupid does someone need to be to be confused on the different regen levels/i-Pedal. Lol. Like its easier than turning on a TV Hahaha.

2 Tesla fanboys doing a comparison. 😅

long trip the model Y rides like a brick

Good review! EV6 quality was NOT mentioned..it is superior to Model Y. Fit and finish never an issue in EV6. We sold our Model 3 and replaced it with EV6. Center screen on Model 3 or Y is next to impossible to land a finger on with the poor ride quality while driving on uneven pavement. Noise level in Tesla is unacceptable. EV6 will impress.

what makes EV6 a better car all around is that its not a Tesla.

This is why I Own a #Tesla

This video is so Tesla biased in just about every way. Don’t know why made it really. I’ve driven both cars and EV6 wins hands down! When you drive on the left in the UK all functions are with the left hand. I’ve Parkinsonsism on my left side and the Tesla is a nightmare! At least with EV6 there are some physical buttons that are easier to use. No doubt Tesla is also a lovely car, but EV6 stands out whereas Teslas exteriors are bland beyond bland. Give me an EV6 any day. Maybe that’s because they were European car of the year 2022! Cant afford a GT else I’d defo get one :))

If you get bored, be sure to look up lithium mining's environmental impact and the predicted shortage of lithium to produce more batteries. This isn't the answer at all...

The Kia EV6 won an award for a reason. Without any bias, it beats the Tesla hands down. Updatability is actually nothing when you don't have a really strong car. Hyundai poached the German engineers, making their own metal alloys. Kia wins!

Kia all the way the Tesla is garbage.

Chinese electric cars is way better than this two electric cars

How about Tesla Sentry Mode 🫣? How about Tesla rear seat vents? How about Tesla storage capacity? How about Tesla residual value? How about Tesla Safety ratings? Tesla Bio defense mode? How about the Tesla Superchargers?

I got the AWD EV6. I have driven the Model Y. That car really drives like shit. ZERO comfort. Build quality is the worst you can have in the automotive industry. The paint is the worst aswell. Tech, space andso the Tesla is alot better. Tesla is not a automobile manufacturer. Its a tech company that builds cars.