Global EV Comparison: Škoda Elroq 60 vs Kia EV6 Long Range RWD
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General Info
The Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €37990. The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €30500 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Škoda Elroq 60 | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2024-… | 2021-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | Czech Republic | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €37990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €30500 |
| GCC Score | 6.4 | 7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...).
| Property | Škoda Elroq 60 | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 499 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 449 km | 528 km |
| Range (GCC) | 382 km | 459 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 63 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 59 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.4 kWh/100 km | 16.1 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.47 km/kWh | 6.2 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 7.4 | 8.1 |
Charging
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 233 kW, while the Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...) maxes out at 165 kW.
Both vehicles are equipped with the same on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW.
| Property | Škoda Elroq 60 | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 165 kW | 233 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 6.1 | 7.8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are rear-wheel drive.
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Škoda Elroq 60 | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | RWD | RWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 150 kW | 168 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 201 hp | 225 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 s | 7.3 s |
| Top Speed | 160 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.3 | 4 |
Dimensions
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) has a longer body, while the Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...) stands taller, offering a more elevated ride. Their widths are almost identical, so both offer a similar amount of shoulder room.
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Škoda Elroq 60 | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4488 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2148 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1884 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1625 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2765 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) features a larger trunk, but the Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024), but the Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...) doesn’t have one.
The Kia EV6 Long Range RWD (2021-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Škoda Elroq 60 (2024-...).
| Property | Škoda Elroq 60 | Kia EV6 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2000 kg | 1930 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 470 l | 520 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1580 l | 1300 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 52 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1000 kg | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 6.7 | 6.5 |
