Global EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Standard Range vs Tesla Model Y Performance vs Kia Soul EV Long Range
Side-by-side comparison of all specifications in metric units (km, kg). To see imperial units (mi, lb), switch website version to USA.
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General Info
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2022 | 2020-2025 | 2020-… |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued | Produced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | China, Germany, USA | South Korea |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA | EU |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €59990 | €47450 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €17885 | €36900 | €19873 |
| GCC Score | 5.2 | 7.7 | 5.6 |
Range and Efficiency
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 488 km | 391 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 289 km | 514 km | 452 km |
| Range (GCC) | 246 km | 450 km | 378 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 42 kWh | 78.1 kWh | 67.5 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 39.2 kWh | 75 kWh | 64 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km | 16.9 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.28 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh | 5.91 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.8 | 7.8 | 6.8 |
Charging
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW | 7.2 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 44 kW | 250 kW | 77 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 4 | 7.2 | 4.5 |
Performance
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD | FWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 393 kW | 150 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 527 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 660 Nm | 395 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.8 s | 3.7 s | 7.9 s |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 250 km/h | 167 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.1 | 6.6 | 3.8 |
Dimensions
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4375 mm | 4751 mm | 4195 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm | - Width (with Mirrors) |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1805 mm | 1921 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm | 1624 mm | 1605 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
Cargo and Towing
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance | Kia Soul EV Long Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1646 kg | 2072 kg | 1758 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 451 l | 854 l | 315 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1405 l | 2041 l | 1339 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg | - Towing Capacity |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 7.6 | 5.5 |