Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model 3
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared - SUV vs Sedan
More affordable
Kia EV3
₹1L cheaper
Longer range
Kia EV3
430–599 km
More powerful
Tesla Model 3
283–510 bhp
Bigger battery
Kia EV3
58.3–81.4 kWh
The Kia EV3 and Tesla Model 3 are both electric cars sold in India. The Kia EV3 is the more affordable option - about ₹1 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Kia EV3 goes further on a full charge (430–599 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model 3 - specs compared
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹76 - 98 Lakh ✓ | ₹77 - 99 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 430–599 km ✓ | 438–584 km |
| Battery | 58.3–81.4 kWh ✓ | 60–79 kWh |
| Max power | 201 bhp | 283–510 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 283 Nm | 420–741 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 201–262 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 10-80% in ~27 min |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Kia EV3
if value matters most - it undercuts the Tesla Model 3 by about ₹1 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Tesla Model 3
if you want more performance (283–510 bhp).
Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model 3 - FAQs
Which is cheaper, Kia EV3 or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Kia EV3 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹76 - 98 Lakh - about ₹1 Lakh less than the Tesla Model 3 (₹77 - 99 Lakh).
Which has more range, Kia EV3 or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Kia EV3 has the higher claimed range at 430–599 km, versus 438–584 km for the Tesla Model 3.
Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model 3: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Kia EV3 for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.