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Kia EV6 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (609 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (38,600 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or Lotus Eletre?

Kia EV6 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • markedly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV6

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia EV6 is significantly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 47,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV6 is substantially more efficient: consuming 15.9 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 6.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV6 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 582 km, about 12 km more than the Lotus Eletre.

Eletre

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lotus Eletre offers markedly more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 609 HP. That’s roughly 309 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Kia EV6 takes 3.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is noticeably faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Kia EV6 tops out at 188 km/h. The difference is around 77 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lotus Eletre delivers noticeably more torque with 985 Nm compared to 770 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

EV6

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia EV6 is clearly lighter – 1,955 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 610 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more boot space – 688 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 242 L more than the Kia EV6.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre is barely ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 450 - 570 km
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Reviews Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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María Cardoso
11 Feb 2026, 06:43:58

I love this car — it moves super fast, makes me feel safe and wonderfully agile, like it’s got the power of a gasoline V8.

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Janek
4 Feb 2026, 14:52:37

Great for city and recreational driving. Highway speeds and winter reveal its appetite for electricity — range drops quickly. The low beams could be brighter; the high beam is potent! Other than that, the car really pampers you.

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Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,695 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,550 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,290 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
440 - 450 kg
Payload
405 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
185 - 188 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV6 have?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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