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General Info
Since both vehicles have been discontinued, they are now only available on the used car market. You can get the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) for as low as $11828, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) was never offered for sale in the United States.
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is a Sedan.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Years of Production
2019-2022 Years of Production
2019-2021 Years of Production
Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Discontinued Current Status
Country of Manufacture
South Korea Country of Manufacture
China, Germany, USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
SUV Body Style
Sedan Body Style
Market Availability
EU Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
$11828 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
5.2 GCC Score
6.4 GCC Score
Range and Efficiency
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022).
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Range (EPA)
- Range (EPA)
263 mi Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
180 mi Range (WLTP)
278 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
153 mi Range (GCC)
244 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
42 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
55 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
39.2 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
52.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
25.6 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
21.5 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.9 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
4.65 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
5.9 Range and Efficiency Score
8.3 Range and Efficiency Score
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 170 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) maxes out at 44 kW.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 7.7 kW, whereas the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Max Charging Power (AC)
7.2 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
7.7 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
44 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
170 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
Charging Score
4 Charging Score
5.6 Charging Score
Performance
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) offers a front-wheel drive system.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Drive Type
FWD Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
100 kW Motor Power (kW)
239 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
134 hp Motor Power (hp)
320 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
291 lb-ft Motor Torque
310 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
9.5 s 0-60 mph
5.3 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
96 mph Top Speed
140 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
3 Performance Score
5.2 Performance Score
Dimensions
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is longer and wider, but the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is taller.
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
Property
Kia Niro EV Standard Range
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Length
172.2 in Length
184.8 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
82.2 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
71.1 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
72.8 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
61.4 in Height
56.9 in Height
Wheelbase
106.3 in Wheelbase
113.2 in Wheelbase
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) features a larger trunk, but the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021), but the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) doesn’t have one.
Neither vehicle is officially rated for towing in the US.