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Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model 3 (2020 refresh)

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KiaEV6TeslaModel 3 (2020 refresh)
Overview
ReleasedMay 2021November 2020
Performance
PowertrainElectricElectric
Power225–641 bhp–
0–62 mph3.5–7.7 s3.3–6.1 s
Top speed115–161 mph140–162 mph
Engine or motorsRWD: rear motor, 168.1 kW (225 bhp); AWD: two motors, 239.3 kW (320 bhp); GT: two motors, 478 kW (641 bhp)Rear liquid-cooled permanent-magnet synchronous motor; AWD adds a liquid-cooled front induction motor (Tesla manual). Combined peak power and usable battery capacity are omitted where Tesla does not publish them.
Torque350 Nm (RWD), 605 Nm (AWD), 770 Nm (GT)–
GearboxSingle-speed automaticSingle-speed fixed gear, 9:1 ratio (Tesla manual)
DriveRear-wheel drive or all-wheel driveRear-wheel drive or dual-motor all-wheel drive, depending on configuration
Range and charging
Zero-emission range (WLTP)279–361 miles278–396 miles
Fastest charging–170–250 kW
Battery84 kWh–
Range detailWLTP combined: 347–361 miles (RWD), 324–339 miles (AWD), 279 miles (GT), depending on trim and wheelsUK WLTP figures from exact EV Database period records: CATL 6C Standard Range Plus 278 miles with low-energy equipment and 273 miles with high-energy equipment; early LG Long Range AWD 360 miles; Performance 352/347 miles; CATL 6L RWD 305 miles; later Long Range AWD 382/374 miles; Long Range RWD 396 miles. The December 2020 Auto Express Standard Range Plus test quotes 267 miles, distinct from the later CATL configuration. Battery suppliers, wheels and production periods differ. The Performance maker 3.3-second 0–62 mph claim subtracts one-foot rollout; EV Database’s 3.6-second correction is an estimate.
Charging800-volt system; 10–80% DC in 18 minutes on a 350 kW charger (needs at least 260 kW); 10–100% on 11 kW AC in 7 h 35 min11 kW AC, Type 2/CCS in Europe. Exact EV Database records list 170 kW DC for CATL 6C Standard Range Plus, 210 kW for early LG Long Range AWD and 250 kW for Performance. Later RWD charging and usable battery figures are marked estimates by EV Database and omitted from structured fields.
Efficiency3.51–3.91 mi/kWh (WLTP combined)–
CO2 emissions0 g/km0 g/km at the tailpipe
Practicality
BodyCrossoverSaloon
Seats55
Boot490 litres561 litres
Length4,695 mm4,695 mm
Width1,890 mm1,850 mm
WeightFrom 2,065 kg–
Boot490 litres (480 with premium sound) with the rear seats up, 1,270 litres folded; front boot 52 litres (RWD) or 20 litres (AWD)Tesla’s 2017–23 manual specifies 561 litres behind the second row and 88 litres in the front boot, giving 649 litres total with five passengers. Earlier launch cars had different published total-cargo figures; these refreshed-generation figures are not assigned to the 2017 launch.
Towing1,800 kg braked–
Size4,695 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, 1,550 mm high; 11.62 m turning circleTesla manual: 4,695 mm long, 1,850 mm wide excluding mirrors, 1,933 mm with folded mirrors, 2,088 mm extended, 1,445 mm high and 2,875 mm wheelbase. Dimensions are approximate and vary with options. Tesla’s North American manual places the heat-pump production change after approximately October 2020; contemporary Drive Tesla reporting documents refreshed customer deliveries in November 2020. Exact first worldwide delivery day is unconfirmed.
Tech and safety
Infotainment–15-inch centre touchscreen with driver information; revised matt centre console with two wireless phone charging pads. USB glovebox port, powered boot and black exterior trim appear in Tesla's change list quoted by Teslamag. No rear touchscreen or separate driver display; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
Warranty7 years or 100,000 miles (3 years unlimited mileage); battery 8 years or 100,000 miles–

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