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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 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, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price Europe (Used)
€19979 Price Europe (Used)
€21950 Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
5.8 GCC Score
6.4 GCC Score
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 Range (EPA)
423 km Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
455 km Range (WLTP)
448 km Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
376 km Range (GCC)
393 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
67.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
55 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
64 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
52.5 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
17 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
13.4 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
5.88 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
7.49 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
6.9 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 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 Max Charging Power (AC)
11 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
77 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
CCS Type 2 (Tesla) Charge Port
Charging Score
4.5 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 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 Drive Type
RWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
PMSM Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
150 kW Motor Power (kW)
239 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
201 hp Motor Power (hp)
320 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
395 Nm Motor Torque
420 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
7.8 s 0-100 km/h
5.6 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
167 km/h Top Speed
225 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
3.7 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 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 Length
4695 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
2088 mm Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1805 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1850 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1560 mm Height
1445 mm Height
Wheelbase
2700 mm Wheelbase
2875 mm Wheelbase
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.