Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 3 Oct 2026.

Kia EV6
Tesla Model Y

Kia

EV6

From ₹65.98 Lakh

Tesla

Model Y

From ₹50.89 Lakh

Kia EV6GT Line AWD · ₹65.98 Lakh
Tesla Model YModel Y Premium RWD · ₹50.89 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price EV6: ₹65.98 Lakh Model Y: ₹50.89 Lakh (ahead) Model Y ₹15.09 lakh cheaper
Safety EV6: 5 stars Model Y: 5 stars Euro NCAP
Range EV6: 663 km (ahead) Model Y: 500–681 km Claimed
Power EV6: 325 hp (ahead) Model Y: 299 hp
Boot EV6: 520 litres Model Y: 854 litres (ahead) Length 4,695 vs 4,751 mm
Versions EV6: 1 Model Y: 2 (ahead)

Pick the EV6 for more range and more power.

Pick the Model Y for the lower price, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹65.98 Lakh
₹50.89 Lakh
On-road in
₹66.49 Lakh
₹51.4 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹1,11,715 a month
₹86,363 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
325 hp
299 hp
Torque
605 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
663 km
500–681 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship Electric Performance Crossover
Electric Mid-Size Luxury Crossover SUV
Seating Capacity
5 Seats
5 Seats

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Dual Motors (AWD: 165 kW Rear + 74 kW Front) / Single Rear Motor (RWD: 168 kW / 229 PS)
Dual Electric Motors (AWD: Front Induction Motor + Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Silicon Carbide SiC Inverters)
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive (Dual Motor AWD with Electronic Disconnector) on AWD / Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) on RWD
Intelligent Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive with Digital Torque Control (Monitors torque 1,000 times per second)
Battery Pack Capacity
84 kWh
60-64 kWh Usable (Premium RWD, exact figure disputed across sources) / 82 kWh (L Premium AWD)
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
NMC Lithium-Ion (800V Ultra-Fast Charging Architecture, IP67 Waterproof, E-GMP Platform)
NMC Chemistry (Dedicated Pure EV Skateboard Architecture with Single-Piece Gigacasting Front & Rear Underbody, IP68 Ingress Rating, 0.23 Cd Drag Coefficient - Class Leading)
Top Speed
192 km/h (Electronically Limited)
201 km/h (Premium RWD and L Premium AWD, per Autocar India and evfy.in)
0-100 km/h (sec)
5.2 sec (AWD) / 7.3 sec (RWD)
5.9 sec (Premium RWD) / 5.0 sec (L Premium AWD), per Autocar India

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
11 kW 3-Phase AC Home Wallbox: 0-100% in 7h 20m
11 kW AC 3-Phase Wallbox Charger: 0-100% in 7.0 hours
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
350 kW Ultra-Fast DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 18 mins (800V DC Charger; 50 kW DC in 73 mins)
250 kW DC Tesla V3 Supercharging: 10-80% in 25 mins (250 km range added in 15 mins)
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Bidirectional Power Output inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.6 kW)
No
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Smart Regenerative Braking 2.0 with i-Pedal One-Pedal Driving Mode & 6-Stage Steering Wheel Paddle Selectors (Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, Max i-Pedal)
Standard Multi-Level Regenerative Braking with 'Hold' True One-Pedal Driving

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc Brakes on all 4 Wheels (345 mm with Electronic Parking Brake EPB & Auto Hold)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (figures below are for the previous-generation Performance/Long Range AWD trims and are not separately confirmed for the current Premium RWD/L Premium AWD lineup: Brembo 4-Piston Caliper 355 mm Front Discs in Red on Performance)
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc Brakes (345 mm)
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 335 mm) - All 4 Discs
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs, Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD) & Stabilizer Bar
Double Wishbone Independent Front Suspension with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD)
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Lowered Sport Suspension (-15 mm on Performance)
Wheel Type & Size
19-inch Crystal-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
19-inch 'Gemini' Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels (not separately confirmed per current trim; the previous-generation Performance trim used 21-inch 'Uberturbine' forged wheels)
Tyre Size
235/55 R19 Kumho / Nexen Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Front: 255/35 R21, Rear: 275/35 R21 Pirelli P Zero Elect
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor
Tyre Repair Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
4,695 mm
4,751 mm
Width (mm)
1,890 mm
1,921 mm (2,129 mm with mirrors)
Height (mm)
1,550 mm
1,624 mm
Wheelbase (mm)
2,900 mm (Long EV wheelbase)
2,890 mm (Dedicated 2.89m EV skateboard wheelbase for expansive 5-seater cabin)
Ground Clearance (mm)
178 mm
167 mm (157 mm on Performance)
Kerb Weight (kg)
2,090 kg (AWD) / 1,980 kg (RWD)
1,979 kg
Boot Space (Litres)
520 Litres (expandable to 1,300 L with 60:40 folded rear seats)
854 Litres (Class-Leading Rear Cargo Volume, expandable to 2,158 Litres with 40:20:40 flat-folding rear seats via one-touch boot buttons)
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
20 Litres (AWD) / 52 Litres (RWD Front Trunk / Frunk with LED Light)
117 Litres (Massive Front Trunk / Frunk - Largest Frunk in its Class)

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2022). Adult occupant 34.5/38, child occupant 42.2/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 36.5/40, child occupant 46/49. The rating covers the Model Y; the longer Model Y L has not been tested.
Airbags Count & Configuration
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full curtain, front center airbag)
9 Airbags Standard (Dual front, driver/passenger knee airbags, front side thorax, full curtain airbags + Front Far-Side Center Airbag)
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist Control HAC, Multi-Collision Brake, ABS with EBD)
Yes (Tesla Dynamic Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Off-Road Assist, Slip Start, Hill Hold, ABS with EBD)
ADAS Level & Key Features
Level 2 ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 21 Autonomous Features: Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA-Junction, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, High Beam Assist, Highway Driving Assist HDA)
Autopilot Level 2 Standard / Full Self-Driving (FSD Ready Hardware 4.0: 8 High-Resolution 5MP External Cameras, Tesla Neural Network Computer, Auto Lane Change, Autopark, Summon, Traffic Light & Stop Sign Control, Navigate on Autopilot)
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
360-Degree Surround View Camera with Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Front/Rear Parking Sensors
360-Degree Surround View HD Camera Array (8 Cameras) with Sentry Mode Security Surveillance (Records surroundings onto USB drive)
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with real-time pressure & temperature readout for all tyres)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Dual 12.3-inch Curved Panoramic Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation with Kia Connect EV Suite
15.4-inch Ultra-High-Definition Central Touchscreen Display (Controls all vehicle functions, Navigation, Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, Caraoke, Arcade Video Games with Bluetooth Game Controller Support)
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Cluster Display with Augmented Reality Head-Up Display (AR-HUD with turn projection)
Central 15.4-inch Screen with Dedicated Driving Speed, Navigation & Blind Spot Camera Projection
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Tesla Native Interface with In-Car Streaming, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal & Bluetooth
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, In-Built Alexa, V2L Charging Management, Remote Climate Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
Tesla Mobile App with Phone Key (walk-up auto unlock via smartphone), Remote Dog Mode, Camp Mode, Cabin Pre-conditioning, Over-The-Air (SOTA) Software Updates
Audio System & Speaker Count
Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Audio System with Subwoofer, External Amplifier & Intelli Q Technology
Tesla Premium 13-Speaker Audiophile Sound System with 1 Subwoofer & 2 Amplifiers (Immersive Sound Processing)
Sunroof Type
Wide Electric Glass Sunroof with One-Touch Operation & Power Sunblind
Full-Length All-Glass Panoramic Tinted Roof with UV & Infrared Protection (Seamless single glass panel)
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
Zero-Gravity Premium Relaxation Front Seats with Power Calf Support, Heated & Ventilated (3-Levels), Driver Memory & Vegan Suede/Leatherette Upholstery + Heated Rear Seats
12-Way Power-Adjustable Heated Front & Rear Seats (All 5 Seats Heated) in Premium Vegan Leather with Memory + Heated Steering Wheel
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard, Auto Defogger & Rear AC Outlets
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Bioweapon Defense Mode (Medical-Grade HEPA Filter capable of filtering bacteria, viruses & toxic gases) & Heat Pump
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling Fan)
Yes (Dual Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads in Center Console)

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Dual LED Projector Headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) & Dynamic Welcome Light Sequence
Full Matrix LED Projector Headlamps with Adaptive Beam Control & Light Show Musical Animation
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Full-Width Connected Star Map LED Tail Light Arch with Sequential Dynamic Indicators
Full LED C-Shaped Tail Lamps with Smoked Lenses
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Integrated LED DRLs, Flush Automatic Pop-Out Door Handles & Aerodynamic Rear Wing Spoiler with Integrated Brake Light
Flush Retractable Aerodynamic Door Handles, Single-Piece Front/Rear Gigacastings, Sentry Mode Security, Dog Mode & Camp Mode

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Right Motorized Flap, 800V Architecture)
Tesla Proprietary / Type 2 AC & CCS-2 DC Fast Charging (Rear-Left Tail Light Flap, 400V Architecture)
Standard Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
4 Years / 80,000 km Comprehensive Basic Vehicle Warranty
Battery & Motor Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on the high-voltage battery pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
8 Years / 1,92,000 km on Battery & Drive Unit (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Condition-Based Servicing

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹65.98 Lakh
₹50.89 Lakh – ₹61.99 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
6 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Electric

GT Line AWD₹65.98 Lakh Model Y L Premium AWD₹61.99 Lakh Model Y ₹3.99 lakh less

On-road price in six cities

EV6 GT Line AWD against Model Y Model Y Premium RWD

CityEV6Model YGap
Mumbai₹66.49 Lakh₹51.4 LakhModel Y ₹15.09 lakh less
Pune₹66.49 Lakh₹51.4 LakhModel Y ₹15.09 lakh less
New Delhi₹66.49 Lakh₹51.4 LakhModel Y ₹15.09 lakh less
Bengaluru₹73.15 Lakh₹56.55 LakhModel Y ₹16.60 lakh less
Chennai₹66.57 Lakh₹51.48 LakhModel Y ₹15.09 lakh less
Hyderabad₹66.59 Lakh₹51.51 LakhModel Y ₹15.09 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the EV6 or the Model Y?

The Model Y, by ₹15.09 lakh on the versions compared here: EV6 GT Line AWD at ₹65.98 Lakh against Model Y Model Y Premium RWD at ₹50.89 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹66.49 Lakh against ₹51.4 Lakh.

Which has more range?

The EV6 claims 663 km against 500–681 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The EV6: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2022. The Model Y: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The EV6 has 8 airbags and the Model Y 9 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The EV6 GT Line AWD makes 325 hp and 605 Nm and the Model Y Model Y Premium RWD makes 299 hp.

Which is bigger?

The Model Y is 56 mm longer. Boot space is 520 litres in the EV6 and 854 litres in the Model Y.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹1,11,715 a month for the EV6 and ₹86,363 for the Model Y, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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