Comparison between:
- 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD
- 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe)
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe) | |
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| Trim | Performance AWD | GT (Europe) |
| Model year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Market | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Price | USD 59,990 (USA, Nov 2020) EUR 65,620 (DE, Nov 2020) | EUR 72,990 (Germany, Feb 2022) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Deep Blue Metallic Midnight Silver Metallic Pearl White Multi-Coat Red Multi-Coat Solid Black | Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Moonscape Matte |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black with Neon Green Stitching |
| Number of doors | 4 | - |
| Number of seats | 5 / 7 | - |
| Length | 187.0 in 4751 mm | 184.8 in 4695 mm |
| Width | 75.6 in 1921 mm | 74.4 in 1890 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 83.8 in 2129 mm | - |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1978 mm | - |
| Height | 63.9 in 1624 mm | 60.8 in 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.8 in 2890 mm | 114.2 in 2900 mm |
| Front track | 33.3 in 847 mm | 64.1 in 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 38.8 in 986 mm | 64.4 in 1636 mm |
| Clearance | 6.6 in 167 mm | 6.1 in 155 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.0 in 1041 mm | 36.8 in 935 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.4 in 1001 mm | 38.0 in 965 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.4 in 1432 mm | 57.8 in 1468 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.1 in 1373 mm | 55.6 in 1412 mm |
| Front hip room | 53.8 in 1367 mm | 54.9 in 1395 mm |
| Rear hip room | 50.6 in 1286 mm | 53.2 in 1351 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.9 in 1063 mm | 42.4 in 1077 mm |
| Rear legroom | 40.5 in 1029 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2940.0 l 103.83 ft3 2.94 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 3630.0 l 128.19 ft3 3.63 m3 |
| Trunk volume | - | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1925.5 l 68.00 ft3 1.93 m3 | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 20.0 l 0.71 ft3 0.02 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4415.86 lb 2003 kg | 4795.05 lb 2175 kg |
| Payload | 886.26 lb 402 kg | 936.96 lb 425 kg |
| GVWR | 5302.12 lb 2405 kg | 5732.02 lb 2600 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | - |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
| Additional information | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive Total system power output - 340 kW / 456 hp Total system torque - 673 Nm / 497 lb-ft | Total system power output - 430 kW / 577 bhp Total system torque - 740 Nm @ 6600 rpm / 545 lbs-ft |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Motor type | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | - | Eco Comfort Sport GT My Drive Modes |
| Additional features | Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 155.3 mph 250.0 km/h | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 3.70 s | 3.50 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 3.50 s | 3.40 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 303.0 mi / 487.6 km WLTP: 298.3 mi / 480.0 km | WLTP: 263.5 mi / 424.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 106 MPGe EPA, CMB: 111 MPGe EPA, CTY: 115 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 20.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A+ | 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 | 12.1 m 39.70 ft | 12 m 39.37 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2 | 2.3 |
| Additional information | - | Steering ratio - 12.56:1 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.1 | 10.65 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Lower suspension Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent MacPherson strut Electronic shock absorbers Dual Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension | Independent Lower suspension Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Electronic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Electronic locking differential e-LSD |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | Performance brakes Rotor diameter front / rear - 355 / 335 mm Fotor thickness front / rear - 27 / 22 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9.5Jx21 ET40 10.5Jx21 ET48 | 8.5Jx21 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/35R21 275/35R21 | 255/40R21 102Y |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | LG Chem | SK Innovation |
| Model | NCM 21700 | NCM811 |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 74 kWh | 77.4 kWh |
| Number of cells | 4416 | 384 |
| Voltage | - | 697 V |
| Weight | - | 1072.99 lb 486.7 kg |
| Volume | - | 337.3 l 11.91 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Water-based coolant circulation | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Heat pump | Capacity - 111.2 Ah Vehicle-to-load (V2L) - 3.6 kW Indoor V2L outlet Outdoor V2L connectors |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC charging, 11 kW DC Charging, 250 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 240 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 2, 11 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 10.9 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | - | DC charging 350 kW, 0:11-0:18 AC charging 11 kW, 6:38-7:10 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Aluminium alloy pedal (S) Tow hitch (O) 360-degree parking camera (O) Advanced collision avoidance (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) BLIS with steer assist (S) Collapsable steering column (S) Collision avoidance braking and steering (S) Cross traffic alert (S) Driver alert (S) Driver assist (S) Driver knee airbag (S) Dual-stage driver airbag (S) Dual-stage passenger airbag with active ventilation (S) Energy-absorbin interior (S) Evasive manoeuvre assist (S) Far side airbags (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (S) Forward looking radar (S) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front seat belts with electrical pre-cash tensioner (S) Front seat belts with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) High-Speed autosteer (S) Inflatable curtains (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (S) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Outer rear seats with pretensioners and 2-step load limiters (S) Pilot Assist (S) Rear collision warning/mitigation (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (S) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Road sign info (S) Side airbags (S) Side impact protection (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (S) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (S) Whiplash injury protection (S) 15-inch touch dispaly (S) 2 x amps (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) 14 x speakers (S) 1 x subwoofer (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear seats (S) Heated front and rear seats (S) Three independently folding 2nd row seats (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) LED fog lamps (S) | 2nd row side seats armrest with cupholder (x2) (S) Aluminum sports pedals (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and cup holders (x2) (S) GT design lower fascia bumper, includes vertical line design elements (S) Unique GT design crashpad (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Active Blind Spot Assist with steering and braking intervention (S) Adaptive Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) (S) Central door locks (S) Children lock (S) Drive Mode Select (DMS) (S) Driver Attention Warning (DAW) with Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA) (S) Driver's knee airbag (S) Dual front advanced airbags (S) Dual front seat-mounted side airbags (S) eCall (S) Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold (S) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for car/pedestrian/cyclist (S) Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with camera and radar for turning and junction crossing (S) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (S) Front parking sensors (S) Front seat-belt pretensioners (S) Full-length side curtain airbags (S) Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors (S) High Beam Assist (HBA) (S) Highway Driving Assist 2.0 (HDA 2.0) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) (S) ISOFIX (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFA) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Multi-Collision Brake Assist (MCB) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) (S) Parking Distance Warning (PDW-R) - rear parking sensors (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer, panic (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Surround View Monitor (SVM) (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line (S) Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) (S) 12.3-inch Color TFT LCD panoramic curved display cluster (S) 12.3-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display (AVN 5.0 with TMU) (S) 12V socket in rear cargo compartment (S) Bluetooth (S) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Head-up display (S) Meridian premium sound system with a total of 14 speakers, external power amplifier and surround sou (S) Second-row USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) Shark fin antenna (S) Trip computer (S) Wi-Fi Hotspot (S) Wireless phone charger (S) Air filter (S) Automatic temperature control with auto defog (S) Rear air conditioning vents (S) 60/40 split rear seats (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passener seat with 2-way power-adjustable lumbar support (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Heated outer rear seats (O) Height-adjustable driver's seat (S) Height-adjustable front passenger seat (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Premium relaxation seats front (S) Ventilated front seats (S) Heated vegan leather-trimmed steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Active Sound Design (ASD) (S) Auto aero flush outside door handles in body color (S) Deluxe scuff plates (S) Door sills with aluminum (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Matte silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Power glass sunroof (extendable) (S) Power liftgate (S) Power windows front and rear, impulse function and anti-trap protection on all seats (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Thermal insulation glazing on windows (S) Windscreen and front side windows in solar glass (UV protection) (S) Windshield wiper blade with variable intermittent switching (S) Anti-fog system (S) Auto-dimming rearview mirror (S) Body-colored side mirrors with memory (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (S) Adaptive dual-LED headlights (S) Auto Light Control headlights (S) Door courtesy reflector (S) Illuminated sunvisor vanity mirrors (S) LED center room lamp (S) LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) (S) LED map lamp (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) LED spotlights on C-pillar (S) LED taillights (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Twilight sensor (S) Suede-look vegan leather seating (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) There can be differences in the features for one and the same trim available in different countries in Europe. Check the exact details with your local dealer. |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | 2023 KIA EV6 GT (Europe) |