Kia EV6 Long Range RWD vs Tesla Model 3 Performance
BASIC INFO |
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| Brand | Kia | Tesla |
| Model | EV6 Long Range RWD | Model 3 Performance |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Year | 2021 | 2024 |
BATTERY |
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| Capacity | 77.4 kWh usable, 82.5 kWh total | 78 kWh |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V | Li-ion NCM (400V type) |
| Range | 528 km WLTP (499 km EPA, 600 km NEDC) | 528 km WLTP (476 km EPA) |
| Consumption | 16.5 kWh/100 km WLTP (18 kWh/100 km EPA) | 16.7 kWh/100 km WLTP |
| Recuperation | Yes, with steering wheel paddles | 1 level, no coasting, no regen when pedal braking |
PERFORMANCE |
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| Power | RWD 168 kW (228 hp) | AWD 460 kW (625 hp) |
| Torque | 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) | 741 Nm (547 lb-ft) |
| Acceleration | 7.3 sec 0-100 km/h | 3.1 sec 0-100 km/h |
| Max speed | 185 km/h (115 mph) | 262 km/h (163 mph) |
BODY |
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| Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions | 4680 x 1800 x 1550 mm (184.3 x 70.9 x 61.0 in) | 4720 x 1933 x 1431 mm (185.8 x 76.1 x 56.3 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm (114.2 in) | 2875 mm (113.2 in) |
| Clearance | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 128 mm (5.0 in) |
| Weight | EU: 1910 kg unladen, 2425 kg gross | EU: 1851 kg unladen |
| Towing | EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1600 kg braked | Yes |
| Wheels Size | R19, R20, R21 | R18, R19, R20 |
SUSPENSION |
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| Front | MacPherson struts | Double wishbone-type coil spring |
| Rear | Multi Link | Multi-link, adaptive suspension system |
CHARGER |
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| AC Charging | Type 2 11 kW | Type 2 11 kW |
| DC Charger | CCS 235 kW max Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2L) 230V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) beneath the rear seats |
Supercharger V3 250 kW max CCS 250 kW max |
COMFORT |
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| Seats | Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats | Heated and ventilated/cooled front seats, heated rear seats |
| Roof | Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide | All Glass |
| Camera | 360 and Reversing | Reversing |
| Parking Aids | Front and rear sensors | Front, side, rear cameras, Parking Assist |
| Connectivity | Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay | 360˚ acoustic glass |
SAFETY |
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| Airbags | Side airbags, front and rear, including head airbag system | 8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags |
| Autopilot | Autopilot with full Self-Driving capability | |
| Driving Aids | Forward Collision Warning, Autonomous Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition, Blind Spot Detection, Rear Cross Traffic Alert | 3 front, 2 side and 3 rear cameras (up to 250m object detection). Automatic Emergency Braking, Dynamic Brake Lights, Lane Assist, Collision Avoidance Assist, Speed Assist, Lane Departure Avoidance, Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control |
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