Between the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model Y, the EV (electric vehicle) has officially leveled up. These SUVs can easily electrify your commute. The question is: Which one is the better choice for your drives through West Chester, Ardmore, or Springfield, PA?
Our team at Jim Sipala Kia of West Chester is here to help you find out. It’s time to unplug and hit the road!
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Thrills come easy with the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model Y. They bring instant acceleration and all the capability you love from an SUV. If you really have the need for speed, they’re also available in sport-tuned trim levels to provide an extra shot of adrenaline.
Both electric SUVs offer plenty of power in their base configurations. The one difference is that with the Kia EV6, you’ll get to decide how that power is distributed. It’s available with both a sporty rear-wheel drivetrain or a more capable all-wheel drivetrain. The Tesla Model Y, on the other hand, is only available with all-wheel drive.
The Kia EV6 GT and the Tesla Model Y Performance are the high-performance trim levels available with these models. You’ll get more fun out of the GT. It can sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 3.4 seconds, while it takes the Model Y Performance 3.5 seconds.
Both the EV6 and the Model Y are easy to charge. When you use a Tesla Supercharger, it can recuperate 162 miles of range in just 15 minutes. When using a similar 800-volt DC fast charger, the Kia EV6 will recover up to 217 miles of range in just 18 minutes.
Step inside and you’ll find a lot of similarities between these electric SUVs. It all starts with the vegan leather upholstery and spacious seats. When you’re ready for a road-trip sing-along with the crew, however, you’ll want to be in the Kia EV6. Let’s find out why!
Whether you’re flying solo or have the whole squad along for the ride, there’s plenty of space in both models. The Kia EV6, however, will give you more room to stretch out up front with 42.4 inches of legroom, while the Model Y is maxed out at just 41.8 inches of front legroom.
You’ll be able to monitor everything from infotainment and navigation to speed and diagnostics from one of the two 12.3-inch Dual Panoramic Displays in the EV6. They provide a total screen surface of 24 inches, while the single screen in the Tesla Model Y only provides 15 inches of surface area.
Do you hear that? It’s the beats of your favorite artists on the 14-speaker Meridian® Premium Audio System. This system comes standard on the Kia EV6 and includes a booming subwoofer and an external amplifier. The Premium audio system of the Model Y, on the other hand, only comes with 13 speakers.
Electric vehicles are on the cutting edge of the automotive industry. That’s why both the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model Y are so closely matched in the safety department. If you’re ready to experience unparalleled peace of mind, let’s hit the road!
Out on the open road, it’s important to have an attentive copilot by your side. Luckily, you’ll always have one in these SUVs—even if the passenger seat is empty. The EV6 is available with Highway Driving Assist 2. It maintains a variable speed and a safe distance between you and the vehicle ahead. It even provides steering assistance when you’re ready to change lanes.:
The Tesla Model Y provides Autopilot, a similar system.
In the parking lot, both vehicles are capable of parking themselves. What’s the best part? It can do all the work while you’re standing outside the vehicle. All you need to do is press a button on your remote and the car will do the rest.
It’s time to choose between the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model Y. If you’re looking for the electric vehicle that will provide more technology and a more invigorating performance-based trim level, the EV6 is the right SUV for your journeys around West Chester, Ardmore, and Springfield, PA.
When you’re ready to see it up close and experience it firsthand, schedule a test drive at Jim Sipala Kia of West Chester!
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