Kia EV3 vs Tesla Model Y: Can Kia’s new entry-level car take on Tesla?

The Kia EV3 is finally coming, and it could well end up being the best small-size electric SUV to buy when it finally rolls out. It’s smaller than the Kia EV9, but it offers many of the same design elements and features. But there’s another small-size electric car that’s currently one of the most popular vehicles out there — the Tesla Model Y.

The EV3 looks a lot like the much-loved EV9, just smaller. It has a relatively boxy design, with the split taillight look and Kia’s Tiger Face design at the front. The vehicle has rear-hinged back doors, so the front and rear doors will open outward. This could help make it easier to place things like car seats in the vehicle — however, it’s also an indicator of the smaller size of the car. The EV3 measures in at 169 inches long, 73 inches wide, and 61 inches tall.

The Kia has more physical controls and expected support for CarPlay, while the Model Y has a cleaner look and Tesla’s better software. This one’s also a tie.Performance The Kia EV3 is built to be Kia’s budget SUV. It’s smaller and less premium than the EV9, and it has slower performance. We don’t have full details about all the models of the Kia EV3, but we do know that the fastest trim of the EV3 will be able to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 7.5 seconds, according to Kia.

The Tesla Model Y offers a solid range, with the lowest-range model getting 279 miles, and the longest-range model reaching 320 miles of EPA-estimated range.

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