Global EV Comparison: Smart #5 Pulse vs Kia EV6 GT
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General Info
The Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €55400. The Kia EV6 GT (2022-2024) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as €44900 on the used car market.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Smart #5 Pulse | Kia EV6 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2022-2024 |
| Current Status | Produced | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | China | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €55400 | - Price Europe (New) |
| Price Europe (Used) | - Price Europe (Used) | €44900 |
| GCC Score | 7.9 | 6.8 |
Range and Efficiency
The Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia EV6 GT (2022-2024).
| Property | Smart #5 Pulse | Kia EV6 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 351 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 540 km | 424 km |
| Range (GCC) | 459 km | 347 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 100 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 94 kWh | 74 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 20.5 kWh/100 km | 21.3 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.88 km/kWh | 4.69 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 6.8 | 5.1 |
Charging
Both vehicles feature an advanced 800-volt architecture.
The Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 400 kW, while the Kia EV6 GT (2022-2024) maxes out at 233 kW.
The Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Kia EV6 GT (2022-2024) is limited to 11 kW.
| Property | Smart #5 Pulse | Kia EV6 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 22 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 400 kW | 233 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 800 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 10 | 7.9 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
Although the Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…) has more power, the Kia EV6 GT (2022-2024) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.
| Property | Smart #5 Pulse | Kia EV6 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 432 kW | 430 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 579 hp | 577 hp |
| Motor Torque | 643 Nm | 740 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 260 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6 | 7 |
Dimensions
The Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…) is wider and taller, but about the same length as the Kia EV6 GT (2022-2024).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Smart #5 Pulse | Kia EV6 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4695 mm | 4695 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2169 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1920 mm | 1880 mm |
| Height | 1705 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
Both models feature a convenient frunk (front trunk), providing additional storage space.
The Kia EV6 GT (2022-2024) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Smart #5 Pulse (2025-…).
| Property | Smart #5 Pulse | Kia EV6 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2345 kg | 2125 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 630 l | 480 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1530 l | 1260 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 47 l | 20 l |
| Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | 1800 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 7.4 | 6.5 |
