Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube review of the Tesla Model Y (Juniper facelift) versus the Kia EV5:- The Kia EV5 air two-wheel drive starts at approximately $56,770, around $2,000 less than the base Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive, which starts at $58,900
- An EV5 GT-Line all-wheel drive costs about $72,000, prompting the reviewer to request the Model Y Long Range all-wheel drive, roughly equivalent in price at $70,000
- The reviewed Model Y base rear-wheel drive has a 40% smaller battery and a range of 466km (WLTP) than the Kia.
- Kia makes less power regardless while being 300kg heavier. The weight is due to two motors plus all-wheel drive
- The Kia EV5 provides only an additional 4 km distance. Less is more in EVs.
- The Tesla Model Y has standard features such as artifical leather, powered, heated, and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, reclining rear backrests, and a power tailgate.
- The tested Model Y also included an enhanced autopilot feature.
- Unlike the Tesla Model Y, the Kia does not offer a rear seat touch screen for multimedia, climate, and gaming controls.
- Only the Tesla Model Y offers dog and cat modes for controlled cabin ventilation when parked
- The Model Y does not offer Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, or a sunblock blind for the glass roof. There's no traditional gear lever.
- The Kia includes heated/cooled storage, massage front seats, augmented reality head-up display, and remote control parking. Kia’s warranty is almost double the Model Y’s
- For 2025, the Model Y has updated styling, chassis upgrades, a stronger body, and higher-quality interior trim, added sound deadening, reshaped seats, and an improved multimedia system, and a heat pump
- The Kia EV5 is a joint venture with China's Jiangsu Yueda, which also builds it
- Tesla's Autopilot feature should be better tuned for specific conditions and can be overly cautious
- The Tesla is found to be more streamlined, with a superior power-to-weight ratio.
- The Tesla Model Y has a larger luggage capacity than the EV5.
- The 2025 model of the Tesla Model Y exhibits a significant upgrade in ride quality.
- The Kia EV5 is an easy to drive, user-friendly car.
- Model Y drivers should find the steering and general experience well done. In terms of space, driving and performance is great.
- While it depends on the usage, its service intervals can be a good and reliable vehicle.
- The Kia is a better value family car due to its easy to use features and cheaper overall maintenance.
Overall, while both have pros and cons, the Kia EV5 is the better family car and the Tesla Model Y is more for the enthusiasts.
