Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV6 GT-Line – Which EV Wins on Specs?

Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD vs Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD – Which One is Better?

Tesla has finally launched its first car in India – the Model Y electric SUV. It is brought in from China and is being sold through Tesla’s new showroom in Mumbai. Another showroom will open soon in Delhi-NCR.

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD is priced close to the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD, which is already on sale in India. Both are electric SUVs with similar prices, so many people will compare them before buying.

Let’s take a simple look at both cars to help you decide which one is better for you.

💰 Price

Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD – ₹67.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai)
Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD – ₹65.97 lakh (ex-showroom)

➡️ Both cars cost almost the same, with only around ₹2 lakh difference.

🎨 Colours

Tesla Model Y has 6 colours:

Stealth Grey – Free
Pearl White, Diamond Black – ₹95,000 extra
Glacier Blue – ₹1.25 lakh extra
Quicksilver, Ultra Red – ₹1.85 lakh extra

Kia EV6 has 5 colours:

Snow White Pearl
Aurora Black Pearl
Runway Red
Yacht Blue Matt
Wolf Gray

➡️ All Kia colours are free. But for Tesla, you have to pay extra if you want colours other than Stealth Grey.

🔋 Battery, Range & Speed

Car	Battery Size	Driving Range	Power	0-100 km/h Speed
Tesla Model Y	83 kWh	622 km	316 bhp	5.6 seconds
Kia EV6	84 kWh	663 km	320 bhp	5.3 seconds

➡️ Kia EV6 goes a little farther, is a little more powerful, and is a bit quicker than the Tesla Model Y.

🛠️ Other Important Points

Tesla is new in India, and it is just starting its service and sales.
Kia has more experience and many service centres across India.
Tesla is known for its smart software, tech features, and charging speed.
Kia EV6 is well-built, has great design, and comes with many features included.