Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model Y
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared — SUV
More affordable
Tesla Model Y
₹25.1L cheaper
Longer range
Tesla Model Y
500–681 km
More powerful
Tesla Model Y
299–514 bhp
Bigger battery
Tesla Model Y
60–88 kWh
The Kia EV3 and Tesla Model Y are both electric suvs sold in India. The Tesla Model Y is the more affordable option — about ₹25.1 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Tesla Model Y goes further on a full charge (500–681 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model Y — specs compared
| Spec | Kia EV3 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹76 - 98 Lakh | ₹50.89 - 61.99 Lakh ✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Range (claimed) | 430–599 km | 500–681 km ✓ |
| Battery | 58.3–81.4 kWh | 60–88 kWh ✓ |
| Max power | 201 bhp | 299–514 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 283 Nm | – |
| Top speed | 170 km/h | 201 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~31 min | 288 km of range in ~15 min (up to 250 kW) |
✓ marks the stronger value on that spec. Prices are ex-showroom, indicative and for reference only.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Tesla Model Y
if value matters most — it undercuts the Kia EV3 by about ₹25.1 Lakh and still offers the longer claimed range.
Choose the Kia EV3
if you prefer its overall package.
Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model Y — FAQs
Which is cheaper, Kia EV3 or Tesla Model Y?+−
The Tesla Model Y is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹50.89 - 61.99 Lakh — about ₹25.1 Lakh less than the Kia EV3 (₹76 - 98 Lakh).
Which has more range, Kia EV3 or Tesla Model Y?+−
The Tesla Model Y has the higher claimed range at 500–681 km, versus 430–599 km for the Kia EV3.
Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model Y: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Tesla Model Y for value. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.