Global EV Comparison: Kia Niro EV Standard Range vs Tesla Model Y Performance
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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 Standard Range (2019-2022) for as low as €17885, while the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) begins at €36900.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2019-2022 | 2020-2025 |
| Current Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | China, Germany, USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU | EU, USA |
| Price Europe (New) | - Price Europe (New) | €59990 |
| Price Europe (Used) | €17885 | €36900 |
| GCC Score | 5.2 | 7.7 |
Range and Efficiency
While the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022).
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | - Range (EPA) | 488 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 289 km | 514 km |
| Range (GCC) | 246 km | 450 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 42 kWh | 78.1 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 39.2 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 15.9 kWh/100 km | 16.7 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 6.28 km/kWh | 6 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.8 | 7.8 |
Charging
Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 250 kW, while the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) maxes out at 44 kW.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is limited to 7.2 kW.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 7.2 kW | 11 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 44 kW | 250 kW |
| Architecture | 400 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 (Tesla) |
| Charging Score | 4 | 7.2 |
Performance
The Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is front-wheel drive, while the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) offers an all-wheel drive system.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM | IM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 100 kW | 393 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 134 hp | 527 hp |
| Motor Torque | 395 Nm | 660 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 9.8 s | 3.7 s |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Performance Score | 3.1 | 6.6 |
Dimensions
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) is longer, wider, and taller.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) boasts a more extended wheelbase.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4375 mm | 4751 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | - Width (with Mirrors) | 2129 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1805 mm | 1921 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm | 1624 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2890 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025), but the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) doesn’t have one.
The Tesla Model Y Performance (2020-2025) has a towing capacity of up to 1600 kg, whereas the Kia Niro EV Standard Range (2019-2022) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.
| Property | Kia Niro EV Standard Range | Tesla Model Y Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 1646 kg | 2072 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 451 l | 854 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 1405 l | 2041 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 117 l |
| Towing Capacity | - Towing Capacity | 1600 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 5.5 | 7.6 |
