Compare price, range, battery, motor and full specifications side by side.
| Spec | Kia Niro EV | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | C$48,495 | C$54,990 |
| Range (Claimed) | 385 km | 438 km |
| Battery Capacity | 64.8 kWh | 60 kWh |
| Motor Power | 150 kW | 208 kW |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h | 201 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s | 6.1s (0-100 km/h)s |
| Fast Charging | 43 min (10-80%) | 15 min (10-80%) |
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
The Kia Niro EV is the more affordable choice at C$48,495, undercutting the other by about C$6,495. The Tesla Model 3 travels further on a charge, with a claimed 438 km versus 385 km — roughly 53 km more. The Tesla Model 3 is the more powerful EV, producing 208 kW to the other's 150 kW.
Choose the Kia Niro EV if you want a lower purchase price (C$48,495); pick the Tesla Model 3 if more driving range between charges (438 km) matters more to you.
Kia Niro EV vs Tesla Model 3
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Range
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Battery
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Motor Power
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0-100 km/h
↓ lower
Battery Capacity
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Range (Claimed)
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Fast Charging
Normal Charging
Motor Power
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Top Speed
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Acceleration
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| Spec name |  Electric Kia Niro EVEX+ C$48,495 2026EMI → |  Electric Tesla Model 3Standard Range Plus C$54,990 2026EMI → | |
|---|---|---|---|
💰Price & Value3 specs | |||
Price ↓ lowerTotal cost before taxes and subsidies | C$48,495 | C$54,990 | |
Est. EMI ↓ lowerEst. monthly EMI, 40% down, 10% p.a., 5-year loan | C$768/mo | C$871/mo | |
Fuel Type Electric, Gas, Diesel or Hybrid | Electric | Electric | |
⚡Performance7 specs | |||
Motor Power ↑ higherMaximum power output of the electric motor | 150 kW | 208 kW Best | |
Battery Capacity ↑ higherTotal energy storage capacity of the battery pack | 64.8 kWh Best | 60 kWh | |
Engine Torque Peak torque (Nm @ rpm) | 255 Nm | 420 Nm | |
Top Speed ↑ higherMaximum speed under ideal conditions | 167 km/h | 201 km/h Best | |
Acceleration ↓ lower0–100 km/h time | 7.8s (0-100 km/h)s | 6.1s (0-100 km/h)s Best | |
🔋Range & Efficiency7 specs | |||
Range (Claimed) ↑ higherMax range per charge as claimed by manufacturer | 385 km | 438 km Best | |
Standard Range testing standard (WLTP, NEDC, etc.) | EPA | WLTP | |
Fast Charging 20–80% charge time using DC fast charger | 43 min (10-80%) | 15 min (10-80%) | |
Normal Charging Full charge time using standard AC charger | 9.5 hrs (240V) | 8 hrs (240V) | |
📏Dimensions5 specs | |||
Length Vehicle length in millimeters | 4420 mm | 4720 mm | |
Width Vehicle width in millimeters | 1825 mm | 1850 mm | |
Height Vehicle height in millimeters | 1570 mm | 1443 mm | |
Wheelbase ↑ higherDistance between front and rear axle centers | 2720 mm | 2875 mm Best | |
✨Features2 specs | |||
