USA EV Comparison: Tesla Model Y Performance vs Kia Niro EV Long Range vs Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD vs Model Y Standard Range RWD vs Kia Soul EV Long Range

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General Info

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Kia Soul EV Long Range
Years of Production 2020-2025 2018-2022 2022-2025 2021-2025 2020-…
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued Discontinued Produced
Country of Manufacture China, Germany, USA South Korea China, Germany, USA China, Germany, USA South Korea
Body Style SUV SUV SUV SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA EU, USA EU, USA EU
Price USA (New) $54490 - Price USA (New) $47990 - Price USA (New) - Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used) $18999 $12999 $17999 $18999 - Price USA (Used)
GCC Score 7.7 5.7 7.6 6.7 5.6

Range and Efficiency

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Kia Soul EV Long Range
Range (EPA) 303 mi 239 mi 310 mi 244 mi 243 mi
Range (WLTP) 319 mi 283 mi 337 mi 283 mi 281 mi
Range (GCC) 280 mi 234 mi 293 mi 237 mi 235 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 78.1 kWh 67.5 kWh 78.1 kWh 60 kWh 67.5 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 75 kWh 64 kWh 75 kWh 57.5 kWh 64 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.8 kWh/100 mi 27.4 kWh/100 mi 25.6 kWh/100 mi 24.3 kWh/100 mi 27.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.73 mi/kWh 3.66 mi/kWh 3.91 mi/kWh 4.12 mi/kWh 3.67 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 6.8 8.3 7.4 6.8

Charging

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Kia Soul EV Long Range
Max Charging Power (AC) 11.5 kW 7.2 kW 11.5 kW 11.5 kW 7.2 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 250 kW 77 kW 250 kW 175 kW 77 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V 400 V 400 V 400 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) CCS Type 1 Tesla (NACS) Tesla (NACS) CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.2 4.5 7.2 6.3 4.5

Performance

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Kia Soul EV Long Range
Drive Type AWD FWD AWD RWD FWD
Motor Type IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM IM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 393 kW 150 kW 378 kW 220 kW 150 kW
Motor Power (hp) 527 hp 201 hp 507 hp 295 hp 201 hp
Motor Torque 487 lb-ft 291 lb-ft 364 lb-ft 310 lb-ft 291 lb-ft
0-60 mph 3.5 s 7.8 s 4.8 s 6.6 s 7.6 s
Top Speed 155 mph 104 mph 135 mph 135 mph 104 mph
Performance Score 6.6 3.8 5.8 4.8 3.8

Dimensions

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Kia Soul EV Long Range
Length 187 in 172.2 in 187 in 187 in 165.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) 83.8 in - Width (with Mirrors) 83.8 in 83.8 in - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 75.6 in 71.1 in 75.6 in 75.6 in 70.9 in
Height 63.9 in 61.4 in 63.9 in 63.9 in 63.2 in
Wheelbase 113.8 in 106.3 in 113.8 in 113.8 in 102.4 in

Cargo and Towing

Property Tesla Model Y Performance Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Tesla Model Y Standard Range RWD Kia Soul EV Long Range
Number of Seats 5 5 5, 7 5 5
Curb Weight 4398 lb 3854 lb 4363 lb 4154 lb 3876 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 30.2 ft3 18.5 ft3 30.2 ft3 30.2 ft3 11.1 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 72.1 ft3 53 ft3 72.1 ft3 72.1 ft3 47.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 4.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 4.1 ft3 4.1 ft3 - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 3500 lb - Towing Capacity 3500 lb 3500 lb - Towing Capacity
Cargo and Towing Score 7.6 5.5 7.6 7.6 5.5
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