Compare performance (609 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (38600 £ vs 45900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV6 or NIO EL6?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Kia EV6 has a to a small extent advantage in terms of price – it starts at 38600 £ , while the NIO EL6 costs 45900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7295 £.
In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Kia EV6: with 15.90 kWh per 100 km, it’s clearly perceptible more efficient than the NIO EL6 with 20.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 4.50 kWh.
As for electric range, the Kia EV6 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 582 km, about 53 km more than the NIO EL6.
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 Kia EV6 has a slightly edge – offering 609 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 119 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the NIO EL6 takes 4.50 s. That’s about 1 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia EV6 performs evident better – reaching 260 km/h, while the NIO EL6 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia EV6 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 770 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 70 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia EV6 is slightly lighter – 1955 kg compared to 2215 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.
In terms of boot space, the NIO EL6 offers to a small extent more room – 597 L compared to 490 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.
In maximum load capacity, the NIO EL6 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1430 L, which is about 140 L more than the Kia EV6.
When it comes to payload, NIO EL6 barely noticeable takes the win – 475 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 25 kg.
The Kia EV6 is decisively 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.
The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.
detailsThe NIO EL6 blends coupe-like styling with a spacious, tech-packed cabin that makes it feel more premium than its price tag suggests. It steers with quiet confidence and clever conveniences — including NIO's battery-swap option — so long trips start to feel like pure driving pleasure rather than logistical planning.
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Price
38600 - 60000 £
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Price
45900 - 63900 £
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh
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Electric Range
428 - 582 km
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Electric Range
406 - 529 km
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Battery Capacity
63 - 84 kWh
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
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co2
0 g/km
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co2
0 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1955 - 2220 kg
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Curb weight
2215 - 2235 kg
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Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
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Trunk capacity
597 L
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Length
4695 mm
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Length
4854 mm
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Width
1880 - 1890 mm
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Width
1987 mm
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Height
1545 - 1550 mm
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Height
1703 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1290 L
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Max trunk capacity
1430 L
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Payload
440 - 450 kg
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Payload
455 - 475 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric
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Engine Type
Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
170 - 609 HP
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Power HP
490 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.50 s
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Max Speed
185 - 260 km/h
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Max Speed
200 km/h
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Torque
350 - 770 Nm
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Torque
700 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
125 - 448 kW
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Power kW
360 kW
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Engine capacity
-
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Engine capacity
-
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General |
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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Model Year
2023
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
NIO
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The Kia EV6 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.