Compare Kia e-Niro and Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 against the Kia e-Niro
Comparison by Mr. EV · Watch on YouTube
The pre-Highland Model 3 against the e-Niro.
Five pounds apart when they were new: the car that quietly sold the idea of a long-range EV to people who were not shopping for one, against the car everybody was.
Kia
e-Niro
2020 '4'
64 kWh FWD
£34,995
No longer available new. This is what it cost when it was.
Full details →Tesla
Model 3
2019 Standard Range
50 kWh RWD
£35,000
No longer available new. This is what it cost when it was.
Full details →| Battery | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (kWh) | 64 | 50 |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | — |
| Battery (usable) (kWh) | 64 | — |
| Range | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Range (miles) | 282 | 200 |
| Cost | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of a full charge () | £4.48 | £3.50 |
| Cost per mile (p) | 1.6 | — |
| Price | £34,995 | £35,000 |
| Price per mile | £124 | £175 |
| Performance | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed (mph) | 104 | 130 |
| Acceleration (secs) | 7.8 | 5.9 |
| Motor (kW) | 150 | 150 |
| Horsepower (hp) | 201 | 201 |
| Torque (Nm) | 395 | 350 |
| Dimensions | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Turning circle (metres) | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Length (mm) | 4,375 | 4,694 |
| Width (mm) | 1,805 | 1,850 |
| Height (mm) | 1,560 | 1,443 |
| Weight (kg) | 1,812 | 1,611 |
| Roof rack | Yes | Yes |
| Boot volume (litres) | 451 | 542 |
| Boot volume (max) (litres) | 1,405 | — |
| Frunk volume (litres) | 0 | — |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,700 | — |
| Details | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Towing | No | No |
| Towing capacity (kg) | 0 | 0 |
| Seating (seats) | 5 | 5 |
| Pet mode | — | Yes |
| Charging | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| Max fast charge power (kW) | 100 | 100 |
| Fastest charge time | 42 mins | 22 mins |
| AC charge power (kW) | 7.2 | 11 |
| AC charge time | 9h 50m | 4h 30m |
| Wall plug charge time (2.3 kW) | 32h 45m | 20h 30m |
| Tech | e-Niro 2020 '4' | Model 3 2019 Standard Range |
|---|---|---|
| V2L (3-pin socket) | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Android Auto | Yes | No |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | No |
| Over-the-air updates | No | Yes |
