Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model 3
Price, range, battery, charging & specs compared - SUV vs Sedan
More affordable
Kia EV5
₹17L cheaper
Longer range
Tesla Model 3
438–584 km
More powerful
Tesla Model 3
283–510 bhp
Bigger battery
Kia EV5
64.2–88.1 kWh
The Kia EV5 and Tesla Model 3 are both electric cars sold in India. The Kia EV5 is the more affordable option - about ₹17 Lakh cheaper (ex-showroom). On range, the Tesla Model 3 goes further on a full charge (438–584 km claimed). Here's how they compare on price, range, battery, power and charging.
Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model 3 - specs compared
| Spec | Kia EV5 | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹60 - 91 Lakh ✓ | ₹77 - 99 Lakh |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Range (claimed) | 400–555 km | 438–584 km ✓ |
| Battery | 64.2–88.1 kWh ✓ | 60–79 kWh |
| Max power | 215–308 bhp | 283–510 bhp ✓ |
| Max torque | 310–480 Nm | 420–741 Nm ✓ |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 201–262 km/h ✓ |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| DC fast charging | 10-80% in ~27 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 EV5
if value matters most - it undercuts the Tesla Model 3 by about ₹17 Lakh.
Choose the Tesla Model 3
if maximum range is the priority (438–584 km claimed).
Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model 3 - FAQs
Which is cheaper, Kia EV5 or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Kia EV5 is more affordable, with an ex-showroom price of ₹60 - 91 Lakh - about ₹17 Lakh less than the Tesla Model 3 (₹77 - 99 Lakh).
Which has more range, Kia EV5 or Tesla Model 3?+−
The Tesla Model 3 has the higher claimed range at 438–584 km, versus 400–555 km for the Kia EV5.
Kia EV5 vs Tesla Model 3: which should I buy?+−
Pick the Kia EV5 for value, or the Tesla Model 3 for maximum range. Use the side-by-side comparison and on-road price tools above to decide.