Kia Niro EV Long Range vs Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus

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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 Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) for as low as €19979, while the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) begins at €21950.

The Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is a SUV, whereas the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is a Sedan.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Years of Production 2018-2022 2019-2021
Current Status Discontinued Discontinued
Country of Manufacture South Korea China, Germany, USA
Body Style SUV Sedan
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (Used) €19979 €21950
GCC Score 5.8 6.4

Range and Efficiency

Even though the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) has a larger battery, the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) higher energy efficiency results in a longer real-world driving range.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Range (EPA) 385 km 423 km
Range (WLTP) 455 km 448 km
Range (GCC) 376 km 393 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 67.5 kWh 55 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 64 kWh 52.5 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 17 kWh/100 km 13.4 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 5.88 km/kWh 7.49 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.9 8.3

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 Long Range (2018-2022) maxes out at 77 kW.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.2 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 77 kW 170 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2 (Tesla)
Charging Score 4.5 5.6

Performance

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is rear-wheel drive, while the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) 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 100 km/h.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Drive Type FWD RWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 150 kW 239 kW
Motor Power (hp) 201 hp 320 hp
Motor Torque 395 Nm 420 Nm
0-100 km/h 7.8 s 5.6 s
Top Speed 167 km/h 225 km/h
Performance Score 3.7 5.2

Dimensions

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) is longer and wider, but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is taller.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Length 4375 mm 4695 mm
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 2088 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1805 mm 1850 mm
Height 1560 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2875 mm

Cargo and Towing

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) features a larger trunk, but the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) 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 Long Range (2018-2022) doesn’t have one.

The Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (2019-2021) has a towing capacity of up to 1000 kg, whereas the Kia Niro EV Long Range (2018-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Kia Niro EV Long Range Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1791 kg 1645 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 451 l 561 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1405 l 1235 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 88 l
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 1000 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 5.5 5.1
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