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Kia EV4 Fastback vs Tesla Model 3 (2023)

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KiaEV4 FastbackTeslaModel 3 (2023)
Overview
Released2025October 2023
Performance
PowertrainElectricElectric
Power201 bhp279–491 bhp
0–62 mph7.9 s3.1–6.2 s
Top speed105 mph110–162 mph
Engine or motorsFront permanent-magnet synchronous motor, 150 kW (201 bhp)Rear permanent-magnet synchronous motor; AWD versions add a front induction motor (Tesla owner's manual). EV Database lists 208 kW (RWD), 235 kW (Premium RWD) and 366 kW (Premium AWD), converted here to bhp. Tesla UK gives 460 hp peak power for Performance; EV Database lists a conflicting 461 kW for that version
Torque283 Nm310 lb-ft (RWD), 332 lb-ft (Premium RWD), 364 lb-ft (Premium AWD) (EV Database); Tesla UK doesn't publish torque
GearboxSingle-speed automaticSingle-speed fixed gear, 9.03:1
DriveFront-wheel driveRear-wheel drive (RWD, Premium RWD) or all-wheel drive (Premium AWD, Performance)
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)380 miles332–466 miles
Fastest charging128 kW175–250 kW
Range detail380 miles WLTP combined on 19-inch wheels; 487 miles WLTP cityTesla UK's 2026 WLTP range: 332 miles (RWD), 429–466 miles (Premium RWD, depending on wheels), 410 miles (Premium AWD), 354 miles (Performance). Premium versions were sold as Long Range until 2026. The Performance 0–62 mph time is Tesla's with a one-foot rollout subtracted; EV Database gives 3.4 s with it added back
ChargingKia states an 81.4 kWh battery size without identifying usable capacity. Up to 128 kW DC; 10–80% in 31 minutes. Kia quotes 10–100% AC charging in 7 h 15 min.DC up to 175 kW (RWD) or 250 kW (others); 11 kW AC; Tesla Supercharger and CCS2 public chargers. Tesla doesn't publish battery capacity: EV Database estimates 60 kWh usable (RWD, CATL LFP) and 79 kWh usable (Long Range and Performance, LG NMC)
Efficiency–Official power consumption: 13.0 kWh/100 km (RWD), 13.6 kWh/100 km (Premium RWD), 14.3 kWh/100 km (Premium AWD), 16.5 kWh/100 km (Performance) (Tesla UK)
CO2 emissions–0 g/km
Practicality
BodySaloonSaloon
Seats55
Boot490 litres594 litres
Length4,730 mm4,720 mm
Width1,860 mm1,850 mm
WeightFrom 1,914 kg–
Boot490 litres with rear seats up594 litres behind the rear seats; 88-litre front boot; 682 litres total cargo volume with five seats up (Tesla owner's manual)
Towing1,000 kg brakedUp to 1,000 kg with trailer brakes and Tesla's tow package; Performance not rated for towing (Tesla owner's manual)
Size4,730 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,480 mm high; 10.86 m turning circle4,720 mm long (4,724 mm Performance), 1,850 mm wide without mirrors (2,089 mm with mirrors), 1,440 mm high (1,431 mm Performance); 2,875 mm wheelbase; 11.7 m turning circle. Tesla UK curb mass: 1,772 kg (RWD), 1,747 kg (Premium RWD), 1,824 kg (Premium AWD), 1,851 kg (Performance)
Tech and safety
Infotainment12.3-inch touchscreen, 12.3-inch driver display and 5.3-inch climate screen; wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto15.4-inch centre touchscreen. Current base RWD has no rear touchscreen; Premium and Performance configurations have an 8-inch rear touchscreen. The original 2023 launch trim equipment differs from the later entry-level RWD. No separate driver display; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Driver assistanceForward collision avoidance, Highway Driving Assist 2.0, lane keeping, smart cruise control and blind-spot collision avoidanceTraffic-Aware Cruise Control and Autosteer; Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Assist and Intelligent Speed Assist (Tesla owner's manual)
Safety rating–Euro NCAP 5 stars (2025): adult occupant 90%, child occupant 93%, vulnerable road users 89%, safety assist 87%
WarrantySeven years or 100,000 milesBattery and drive unit 8 years or 100,000 miles (RWD) or 120,000 miles (Premium and Performance) (Tesla UK)

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