Edmunds has compared the 2023 Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance, focusing on their performance, comfort, and driving range. The Tesla Model Y Performance sits above the base and Long Range versions of the Model Y. Sitting atop the EV6 lineup, the all-wheel-drive GT boasts 576 horsepower, making it the fastest and most powerful production vehicle ever produced by the South Korean automaker.

The EV6 GT was marginally quicker than the Tesla, 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and the quarter mile in 11.7 seconds. The Model Y’s handling is responsive and accurate, but its firm ride becomes rough and jittery over imperfect pavement. The EV6 GT’s interior design and technology are less cutting-edge, but it offers a more user-friendly layout and intuitive 12.3-inch touchscreen with standard smartphone connectivity.

The Model Y offers nearly 10 cubic feet more cargo space behind the rear seats, making it more utility-oriented. Edmunds says the Kia EV6 GT is extremely quick and more comfortable and refined than the Tesla, but for most shoppers, the Model Y’s longer range and less expensive price make it the better value buy overall.

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