Comparison between:
- 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave
- 2022 Tesla Model X
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2022 Tesla Model X | |
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| Trim | Wave | - |
| Model year | 2025 (MY25) | 2022 (MY22) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 44,600 (USA, Jul 2025) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Crossover | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Advanced High Strength Steel Aluminium | Extruded aluminium with boron steel |
| Exterior colors | Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Cityscape Green Mineral Blue Snow White Pearl with Steel Gray Aeroblade | Deep Blue Metallic Lunar Silver Pearl White Multi-Coat Ultra Red Diamond Black Stealth Gray |
| Interior colors | Charcoal Gray | Black Cream Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 / 6 / 7 |
| Length | 174.0 in 4420 mm | 199.1 in 5057 mm |
| Width | 71.9 in 1826 mm | 78.7 in 1999 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 89.4 in 2271 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 81.6 in 2073 mm |
| Height | 61.8 in 1570 mm | 66.1 in 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in 2720 mm | 116.7 in 2965 mm |
| Front track | 61.9 in 1572 mm | 67.1 in 1705 mm |
| Rear track | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 67.3 in 1710 mm |
| Front overhang | 35.2 in 895 mm | 38.9 in 988 mm |
| Rear overhang | 31.7 in 805 mm | 43.5 in 1104 mm |
| Approach angle | 15.7 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 26.8 ° | - |
| Clearance | 5.9 in 150 mm | - |
| Minimum clearance | - | 5.7 in 146 mm |
| Maximum clearance | - | 8.1 in 206 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 41.7 in 1059 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.1 in 968 mm | 41.0 in 1042 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 60.7 in 1543 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.4 in 1407 mm | 56.9 in 1446 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.3 in 1354 mm | 55.7 in 1414 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.7 in 1339 mm | 58.9 in 1496 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.5 in 1054 mm | 41.2 in 1046 mm |
| Rear legroom | 36.9 in 937 mm | 38.7 in 983 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2823.0 l 99.69 ft3 2.82 m3 | - |
| Total volume | - | 2614.0 l 92.31 ft3 2.61 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 645.6 l 22.80 ft3 0.65 m3 | 425.0 l 15.01 ft3 0.42 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1803.0 l 63.67 ft3 1.80 m3 | 2431.0 l 85.85 ft3 2.43 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 | 183.0 l 6.46 ft3 0.18 m3 |
| Curb weight | 3802.97 lb 1725 kg | 5231.57 lb 2373 kg |
| Payload | 981.06 lb 445 kg | 1294.11 lb 587 kg |
| GVWR | 4784.03 lb 2170 kg | 6525.68 lb 2960 kg |
| Towing capacity braked | 1653.47 lb 750 kg | - |
| Towing capacity unbraked | 661.39 lb 300 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.29 Cd | 0.24 Cd |
| Additional information | - | The cargo and rear trunk volumes apply to 5-seat vehicles |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear |
| Voltage | 358 V | - |
| Power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6000 - 9000 rpm | - |
| Torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 6000 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Comfort Sport | - |
| Additional information | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Motor type | - | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Power | - | 250 kW 335.3 hp 339.9 ps |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | A permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps | 500 kW 670.5 hp 679.8 ps |
| Total system torque | 255 Nm 26.0 kgm 188.1 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 103.8 mph 167.0 km/h | 149.1 mph 240.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 7.80 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.10 s | 3.80 s |
| Additional information | 30 - 70 kph - 2.9 s 60 - 100 kph - 3.8 s 80 - 120 kph - 5.0 s | 20" variant - 240 km/h 22" variant - 250 km/h |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 252.9 mi / 407.0 km | EPA, CMB: 348.0 mi / 560.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 33 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 102 MPGe EPA, HWY: 97 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | - | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.6 m 34.78 ft | 12.3 m 40.35 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.66 | 2.33 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 13.3:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 7.56 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Shock absorbers | Independent Adaptive Damper Double wishbone Air springs Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Adaptive Damper Multi-link Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) Air springs |
| Additional information | 100 - 0 km/h - 135 ft / 38.1 m | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 16.0 in 406 mm | 15.6 in 395 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.3 in 32 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 15.0 in 381 mm | 14.4 in 365 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 1.1 in 28 mm |
| Additional information | Integrated Electric Booster (IEB) | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7Jx17 ET50 | 9Jx20 ET40 10Jx20 ET35 9Jx22 ET40 10Jx22 ET35 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 215/55R17 94W | 265/45R20 108V 275/45R20 110V 265/35R22 102W 285/35R22 106W |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 64.8 kWh | 100 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | SK Innovation | Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR18650A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 8256 |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | - | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | - | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Number of modules | - | 16 |
| Battery voltage | 358 V | 407 V |
| Energy density | 146.3 Wh/kg | 243 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 976.65 lb 443 kg | - |
| Volume | 289.0 l 10.21 ft3 0.29 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Optional battery heater | Liquid-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Cell-level energy density - 253 Wh/kg 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 85 kW | AC 7.4 kW AC 16.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:43 DC 85 kW, 0:43 DC 100 kW, 0:45 DC 50 kW, 1:05 AC 7 kW, 9:05 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 12V power outlet (S) Center console with removable dividers (S) High-strength steel tow bar (S) Towing Package with software (S) Washer nozzle heaters (S) Wiper blade defrosters (S) 3-point rear center seatbelt (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Adjustable front head restraints (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Back-up camera (S) Blind-spot Warning (S) Brake assist (S) Cabin-facing camera (S) Collision avoidance (S) Crash sensor for high voltage disconnect (S) Dual front side-impact airbags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x fixed rear head restraints (S) Forward collision mitigation (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Four LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 6-seat and 7-seat configurations (S) Front and rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Height-adjustable front seatbelts (S) HEPA air filtration system (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Hill start assist (S) Immobilizer (S) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Interior, manual release mechanism for all doors, front trunk, and rear cargo area (S) Knee airbags on the front (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Occupant sensing airbags (S) Occupants sensor (S) Overhead curtain airbag for the 1st and 2nd row (S) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear side-impact airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traction control (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) Two second row LATCH attachments for child seat installations in 5-seat configuration (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Up to four ISOFIX child seat attachments (S) 22 x -speaker, 960W audio system (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 17-inch Cinematic Display with a resolution of 2200 x 1300 pixels (S) 8-inch display for rear passengers (S) FM radio, Bluetooth, USB audio (S) Homelink (S) Maps and navigation (S) Mobile app remote control (S) Premium audio system (S) Premium Connectivity (S) Trip Computer (S) Voice activated controls (S) Wireless phone charger (S) XM satellite radio capability (S) Dual front air conditioning zones (S) Front air-conditioning with automatic climate controls (S) Rear air-conditioning and heating (O) Rear heat vents (S) 12-way power adjustable, heated front seats with memory and driver profile (S) 60/40 folding rear seat row (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Heated leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Yoke steering wheel (S) Falcon Wing doos (S) Glass panoramic windshield with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Keyless entry (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows (S) Privacy Glass or Deep Tinted Glass (S) Rain-sensing wipers (S) Rear window defogger (S) Self-presenting front door (S) Power-folding, auto-dimming, heated side mirrors (S) 3-position dynamic LED turning lights (S) Ambient interior lighting (S) LED fog lights (S) Cloth and leatherette (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | There could be differences between the various trim level features according to the market. Make sure you check with your local dealer for the exact parameters. | MCUZ / MCU3 - Custom AMD Ryzen YE180FC3T4MFG - Quad-core CPU with 512KB L2 cache per core and 4MB L3 cache - AMD Navi23 GPU (215-130000026) - 8/16GB DDR4 - 8GB GDDR6 - 256GB SSD - 10 teraflops processing power - LG Innotek ATC5CPC001 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module - Quectel AG525R-GL cell modem - SPC5748GSMMJ6 gateway - ADSP-SC587W SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 1 - AD21584 SHARC+ Dual Core DSP with ARM Cortex-A5 for DSP 2 - Realtek RTL9068ABD Ethernet switch 16V Li-Ion auxiliary battery - often mislabeled as 12V - made by CATL - Self-protection mode - Battery management system - LIN data communication - Four NMC pouch cells - 15.5 - 15.8 operating voltage - 6.9 - 7.5 Ah - 99 Wh - 3.7 V nominal - more than 2000 cycles - 1.8 kg / 3.97 lbs |
| 2025 KIA Niro EV Wave | 2022 Tesla Model X |