Comparison between:
- 2022 KIA EV6 Light
- 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2022 KIA EV6 Light | 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | |
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| Trim | Light | Performance AWD |
| Model year | 2022 | 2022 |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 40,900 (USA, Mar 2021) | - |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sedan |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Glacier Off-White Steel Gray Interstellar Gray Gravity Blue Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Runway Red Yacht Blue Steel Matte Gray | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 184.3 in 4680 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 74.0 in 1880 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 60.8 in 1545 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 in 2900 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 64.2 in 1630 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 64.6 in 1640 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Clearance | 6.1 in 155 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.0 in 990 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 38.0 in 965 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 57.8 in 1468 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 55.6 in 1412 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 54.9 in 1394 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 53.2 in 1351 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in 1077 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 39.0 in 990 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2915.0 l 102.94 ft3 2.92 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 690.0 l 24.37 ft3 0.69 m3 | 561.0 l 19.81 ft3 0.56 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 1420.0 l 50.15 ft3 1.42 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 52.0 l 1.84 ft3 0.05 m3 | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4023.44 lb 1825 kg | 4047.69 lb 1836 kg |
| GVWR | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | - | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D6 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | 220 kW 295.0 hp 299.1 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 440 Nm 44.9 kgm 324.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive 3D6 is the code for the new hairpin motor |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | - | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | - | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | - | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | - | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor 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 | 125 kW 167.6 hp 170.0 ps | - |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 115.0 mph 185.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 3.30 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 8.00 s | 3.10 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 232.0 mi / 373.4 km | EPA, CMB: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 136 MPGe EPA, CMB: 29 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 117 MPGe EPA, HWY: 100 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, HWY: 107 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 | 11.62 m 38.12 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.67 | 2.05 |
| Additional information | Steering ratio - 14.25:1 | - |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 10.65 | 9 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 12.8 in 325 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 7.5Jx19 | 9Jx20 ET34 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/55R19 105V | - |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 58 kWh | 82.1 kWh |
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla and Panasonic |
| Model | - | NCR21700A |
| Type | Lithium-Ion | NCA |
| Cathode materials | - | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | - | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | - | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | - | 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 522.7 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | - | 260 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 815.71 lb 370 kg | - |
| Volume | 272.4 l 9.62 ft3 0.27 m3 | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | Battery capacity - 111.2 Ah Cell-Level Energy Density - 618 Wh/l Pack-Level Energy Density - 212.9 Wh/l | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) |
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 10.9 kW DC 180 kW | AC 11.5 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 | AC 10.9 kW, 4:58-5:50 | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | 2nd row side seats armrest with two cupholders (S) Black lower fascia bumper (S) Black wheel arch, side sill, belt-line molding (S) Cargo power outlet (S) Front console arm rest with storage box and two cup holders (S) Gloss black front grille (S) Hidden storage tray in cargo area (S) 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS) (S) Blind spot camera rear-view mirrors (S) Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) (S) Central door locks (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) 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) Front and rear 3-point seat belts (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 (HDA) (S) Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) (S) Immobilizer (S) Impact sensing auto door unlock (S) Lane Following Assist System (LFAS) (S) Lane Keep Assist System (LKA) (S) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) (S) Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control - Curve with Stop and Go (NSCC-C) (S) Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA) (S) Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) door-logic based (S) Rear-view Camera with dynamic guidelines (S) Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop and Go (S) Smart Key with Push-button start, Smart trunk unlock, remote start, panic alarm, and remote smart pa (S) Speed sensing auto door locks (S) Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) (S) Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (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) (S) 4 x Front and rear door speakers (S) Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB-A data port (x1) and USB-C charge ports (x2) (S) 2 x Front tweeters (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) 2nd row reclining (S) 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support (S) Front and rear adjustable headrests (S) Front passenger seat back pocket (S) Heated front seats (3-levels) (S) Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat (S) Manual passenger seat with height adjuster & 2-way power lumbar support (S) Leather-wrapped steering wheel (S) Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, voice recognition and cruise controls (S) Tilt and telescoping steering column (S) Acoustic film windshield (S) Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder (S) Heated (Defroster) tailgate (S) Luggage board (S) Manual aero flush outside door handle (S) Manual liftgate (S) Plastic scuff plates (S) Power driver's window with auto up/down and pinch protection (S) Privacy glass on rear doors with quarter glass and tailgate (S) Silver metallic paint inside door handles (S) Windshield wiper blade (S) Day/night rear-view mirror (S) Gloss black side mirrors with memory (S) Heated side mirrors with LED repeater lamps and gloss black base (S) Power-folding and power-adjustable side mirrors (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 Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights (S) LED rear cargo light (S) LED side puddle lamps (S) Rear LED combination lamps (S) Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp (S) Rheostat (Dimmer Switch) (S) Carpet flooring (S) Cloth and artificial leather seating (S) Cloth trim roof (S) Recycled fabric crashpad (S) | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Sentry mode (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 13 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Wiper defroster (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED Matrix headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | 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 |
| 2022 KIA EV6 Light | 2022 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD |