Great video thanks. From considerable personal experience of both EV6, and Tesla M3, long term Tesla fan, and Kia owner. Here are some findings: 1. EV6 is bigger, mainly wider. It makes it a bit more challenging to navigate the smaller UK roads, parking, and width restrictions 2 EV6 ride, comfort, and noise levels are better. Rear leg comfort much better. Fit and finish is near perfect. 3. EV6 is easier to switch to for those coming from ICE cars with traditional design dashboards/instruments 4. M3 is technically more advanced, more driving assist potential, and over the air updates, but Kia may catch up with Nvidia drive 5. M3 Long range may have slightly more range, but not much in it. The EV6 will of course rapid charge over 200KW/h where supported 6. M3 feels brighter and less claustrophobic compared to the all black interior of the UK spec GTLine/S ..(come on Kia UK.. get us a lighter interior or at least a light roof lining) 7. the 7 year warranty of the EV6 wins hands down, along with the huge and brilliantly helpful Kia dealership

15:47 I don't understand this argument. She finds the Kia less intuitive but also says that the M3 wasn't very intuitive in the beginning but purely because she drove it a lot it's become very natural. That's called muscle memory... If she would drive the EV6 for a prolonged amount of time it would also be more intuitive for her. Weird argument against the KIA I must say...

Great EV comparison.. Tesla --> Smartphone with wheel EV6 --> Nice looking regular car powered by Battery. Different user experience.

While I appreciate what Tesla has done for the auto industry, I don’t like the guppy-looking styling of the Model 3 or Y. The EV6 is so much sharper and exciting-looking than the Tesla. All the points you make are quite valid, but I’ve owned an Optima for 10 years and you can’t beat Kia’s build-quality and warranty, let alone sporty styling. I also hate the lack of gauges, in front of the steering wheel and Kia has the amazing heads-up display and safety features that go with it. There’s also the lane-changing screens that pop up when you turn the blinker on, which you didn’t even mention. Other little things not mentioned the EV6 has over the 3 are the coat hooks, built into the backs of the front seats (all you mentioned was the plastic), the sliding cover on the rear seat armrest cup holder, allowing versatility, or the fact the rear vents are mounted on the B pillars, for better airflow, like luxury German cars. I’ve had a Fisker Ocean reserved for over a year, and once the EV6 was revealed, I started leaning toward it instead. After all of the reviews I’ve been watching about it for months, including both of yours and especially from Inside EV News and Out of Spec Reviews, I’m pretty firmly ready to stay with Kia and go with the EV6, when it hits the U.S. in 2022!

Most folks could only buy the model 3 before the likes of EV6.. thats why for few years the model 3 sells the most at the moment. Not for long. It looks like a normal sedan. Ev6 is a game changer.. + the new Gv60 and GV70 E V.

Kia warranty itself is the winner

Not much in it but I think the EV6 is nicer looking car. Personal perspective of course.

Having tried all the competition and then some, this week I placed my order for a model 3. I love the simplicity and intuitive nature of its operation and lack of buttons.

I personally would go EV6 because of the gorgeous design and lower price tag.

Great video. What I would love to see - perhaps in a separate video - is the often overseen voice command options for the Tesla’s. I use it every day, and it’s just a fast way to get things done, without the need of buttons….

It's the Kia for me, every time.

I would far prefer to get an EV6 than a car that looks like a Duck! I would only consider a Tesla if they re-designed the ugly front.

I am under the impression that the EV6 is better compared to the Tesla Model Y Cross over rather than the Model 3. Am I mistaken ?

i read comments in this video. and a lot of people have already said many additional things about EV6. I believe that EV6 is objectively much better than Tesla. And besides, it would be more correct to compare not Tesla model 3, but Tesla model Y. Model Y is already more expensive than EV6 + arguments in favor of Tesla that it has autopilot function, they forgot to mention that you need to pay 10K $ that it will be working by 100%. which significantly increases Tesla in value. Additional functions of EV6: HUD up display; full-fledged 220v socket inside the car; the rear row of seats folds into a full-fledged sofa, which allows you to use the car for camping; V2L system; salon imbilight; smart air conditioning system (the car itself closes the windows if it thinks that the outside air is dirty); Meridian speaker system 14 speakers + subwoofer; security system for closing windows (if something prevents the glass from closing); system of comfortable position of the front seats in the recumbent state; ventilation of the front seats (which Tesla Model 3 doesn't have) and maybe I forgot something else 🤔 I own EV6 for 2 months now, I can assure you this is a great car. At the moment, this is the best choice in accordance with price / quality / function 👍

Great review of both vehicles. I love my model 3, but the EV6 is a good looking car and would love to test drive one whenever it comes out in the US.

Great video and your conclusions seem to be validated by other reviewers. I lease the model 3. It’s best feature is the efficiency and sporty drive. It’s great, but the paint scratches easily (thin), the guppy looks don’t inspire, lack of hatchback practicality and lack of cabin instruments frustrate. Operating simple controls on the move is difficult. Worst of all, the model 3 is everywhere now and I’ll be looking hard for a different car next time. The Koreans are doing an excellent job and I’ll definitely be test driving their alternatives when the time comes.

I'm going for the EV6, compared to the Model Y and not the Model 3 that is. Placing my order next week. Just overall like the design more. The Tesla design is just too minimalist for me. Other than that the EV6 and Model Y are pretty much evenly matched performance wise. The model 3 lacks the practicality i need.

EV 6 First Edition coming to me, hopefully in January-my choice in this competition 😊

Tesla looks like an office, not for me. I have spend enough time in offices. I bought the Kia ev6 air, 58 kw as a replacement for my Volvo V60 Cross Country. In the Netherlands that means at least a 200 Euro reduction in petrol and roadtax cost a month.

I opted for the EV6 but then I am not keen on the Tesla Model 3 style (too city car looking). The option for me was Ioniq 5 or EV 6 in the end the Ioniq 5 felt too sparse inside for a £45k car.

This is a good review. What I notice is that, like any reviewer, they are giving you their honest thoughts on what they prefer. This may not align with what the viewer necessarily thinks, which is just fine. It's nice to get input from those who think differently than you do. Thanks again, Ladies.

The EV6 is almost as attractive as Ginny 🙂 definitely my next EV

EV6 all the way for me.

Nice job ladies. To the point and very easy to follow. Well analyzed and explained.

How does the range of the two compare in winter conditions? i.e. 0 degrees celsius? Is there any details available on this?

If you buy a Tesla you going to love it. If you buy an eV6 you will love it, as few people will have the occasion to drive both cars for an extended length of time.

Those buttons in front of the on/off button are perfectly placed for where my fingers rest when adjusting the aircon. Far too easy to turn on the heated seats by accident.

*** Heat pump isn't fitted as standard, it's an optional and charged for extra. Good review of both cars as I've got an EV6 on order but considering a test drive of the Tesla.

Great review, BUT unfortunately, for me, the Interior of the Tesla lets it down badly. That's why I'll go for the Kia.

I would prefer the EV6, ordered a GT line s last may, delivery now put back to June 22!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a Honda CRV 2004 and it's crap. 19mpg Petrol, fails MOT's every year, costs me £300 a month on petrol. I have £3000 deposit saved up, and can pay up to £400 a month. I love the height of SUVs. Any help choosing my next car would be greatly appreciated.

Anyone got any Infos if the Ev6 will get an ota update, allowing it to pre heat it's battery for better charging speeds?

The only thing I don’t like about the EV6 is that it is too big for what we need as a family. What I don’t like about the model 3 is that it is not a hatchback and that I cannot buy one in Malta.

After driving both, the EV6 is the better of the two, feels more like a car rather than an iPad on wheels! Seriously though that one access centre screen on the Tesla is dangerous, a few more buttons and a heads up display or binnacle would make the Telsa a great car. I liked the Tesla, it has fantastic performance, great battery tech and range, but after driving both the EV6 was the better of the two for me. And for not a lot of compromise on battery efficiency and for everyday use performance either. It is more refined and built around the driver, it just does most thing better. You can tell its a car built by a car manufacture and not a tech company, plus 7 year warranty.

The Tesla model 3 long range that we get in the UK does NOT have an 82kwh battery pack. It has the 75kwh battery pack. Only the performance model has the bigger pack. I know in other parts of Europe the long range gets it but we dont in the UK currently

I want the EV6 but the insane markups at the dealership is pushing towards a model 3. I hate dealing with dealerships in the US.

Disappointed to hear your comments on the EV6 heater. I currently drive a Kia Soul EV with a heat pump and it warms up fairly quickly.

Whats the point when we all know the one you're going to pick?

The Kia can also use 350 kW chargers which will do a 10-80% charge in 18 mins. Not sure what that correlates with for a 20-80% charge but probably around 15 mins.

Great review. In the future please talk about the safety features and Over the air updates about these electric vehicles. For example my Tesla is a better car in range and features today vs when I bought it 2 years ago….

I'd take the kia if the charging infrastructure here in Canada was good for it.

The EV6 would seem less claustrophobic with a light colored headliner. Dark headliners make vehicles seem less airy.

Hold on I went to the kia garage yoday and they got 327miles on the side of the ev6 so why do you only get 290miles when it's 100% charged??

It is interesting that Nicki and Ginny both would choose the Tesler and they have driven both cars, but nearly all the comments favor the EV6, Me too, I saw an EV6 while walking in my local town, I could not take my eyes off it. In fact, it has taken me to this point of seriously thinking about an electric car this year and along with the Jaguar iPace it's probably going to be one of these 2 cars. The look and design of the EV6 is really something and the reviews say it's a good all-round vehicle, but the ladies still choose the Tesler ?? I am still struggling to understand why the Tesler is the best selling car ? I love the big screen but not the look of a boring saloon.

EV6 wins this, for me, but I’d be happy with the RWD max range version - which of course would be £5k cheaper too!

Does the Kia have dual pane windows for noise?

just curious, why not use the model Y as a comparison

Just because of the hatchback, Kia wins it for me. I can't imagine using a saloon on a daily basis.

The Tesla has max charge speed of 250kW, I've seen it many times, however it never lasts long.

"Heat pump fitted as standard" -- that's NOT true. it's £900 (UK spec).

No mention about head clearance? Ground clearance? Cost to repair?

I’ve tested both and I can say that the Tesla is more fun and the Kia more comfortable and spacious. The Kia is a bigger car, or at least feels like it. Tesla has the autopilot ace card, but when I tried it, it is just a more fancier cruise control, that only works under ideal situations. My biggest gripe with the tesla was trying to buy it. 3 times, I kid you not. In all situations, the deal was done with the bank, and then Elon Musk tweeted something during the night and the price would go up by a couple of a thousands, or the warranty would be slashed in half. No warning, no negotiation, not a care for the customer. I eventually fed up and decided to wait a bit longer. My shortlist is now the Kia EV6 and the Volvo XC40 recharge, which are similarly priced.

Yesterday we placed an order for a Tesla 3 LR dual motor after demoing Polestar2 & Ioniq5

I still have a little hate for the sedan classification for Model 3. I like hatchbacks. Probably my choice will favor the Model Y. But then the range will not be the same....

Tesla’s are almost always sold on range and charger network but its gives a very false impression. It sounds good for sound bites on videos but in reality 84% of EV drivers have a home charger and very, very few do more that 150-200 miles in a single day. So when you factor in phantom loss (amount of charge lost while the car isn’t in use), a vast majority are charged every day at home, making those 2 selling points insignificant

Does the uk model 3 LR actually have 82kwh? Also would only swap the model 3 for a German car, prob bmw. Most other cars are just too plasticy inside.

Since I don’t like Tesla exterior and interior design, and that I need a hatch for my dogs, easy win for the EV6, which for me was only fun to drive in sport mode. Anyway keeping my I-Pace which is still my love :)

How to compare a hatchback (EV6) with a sedan (M3)?

Re charging on EV6 Just reverse into the bay, which is better anyway as you can see when leaving. That solves the car charge port problem.

Nice video, and thanks as most reviewers would as people have said pitch the EV6 against the model Y. So this was useful to me. I am giving back my Model 3 Performance to the lease company next week, as I'm moving job. I've had it 18 months and have loved it (mostly).The car developed a suspension arm ball joint squeak recently and it's so loud and intrusive - not what you expect from a car of this price range. Apparently it's a common fault on earlier cars (mine was March 2020). I had booked it into my nearest Tesla Service Centre (110 miles away) to be fixed - but a week later Tesla cancelled my booking as they are 'so busy'. On a previous visit to the Service Centre (MK) they kerbed an alloy, which I spotted (they didn't) and they agreed to replace. So all in all - Tesla service isn't their strong suit in my experience. The auto wipers are an annoyance - common winge. The lack of mini dash display behind the steering is also a small disappointment. The lack of actual buttons for common functions like heating controls is frustrating, although the voice commands work pretty well. The paintwork has suffered quite a few stone chips in just 14K miles, and the wheel arches behind the wheels suffer badly. The driving experience is superb though, great handling, reasonable ride, excellent speed and economy - I have managed 290 miles when keeping my max speed closer to 65 mph on the return leg. Winter though this pre-heat pump model might only do 200 real word. I'm weighing up the EV6 - I like the longer warranty, better and more widespread dealer network, better quality feel and more standard layout with a hatchback. It's probably bigger than I want though - already kerbed my alloys in a multi-story, don't need a wider car. Kia is a bit heavier and probably a bit less engaging to drive (haven't tried one yet). I like the design style and Kias reliability and efficiency record. I'm also considering the BMW i4, if it's affordable. The Tesla was my first EV - maybe I've been spoilt by it, but I'm definitely sold on the EV concept.

The EV6 wins hands down, to the design, practicality, build quality and price.

Didn't know there were cars that can make use of all that charger power! In The Netherlands there are many spots which offer it. Going to be an amazing time with this car.

EV6 Ordered in oct21. Latest delivery date dec 2022. Not sure I have that much patience

Does the model 3 still rattle and creak?

I would take the EV6 GT if it were at the price of the long range then it would be a hit but at current prices I'll stick to the Polestar 2

Nice contest. thanks.

Tesla has done a lot to bring the EV industry from the future to the present which made the other manufactures get off their butts and do something. It's taken a while but they have now caught up with Tesla in my humble opinion. The Ev6 is the better looking car to me. Gizmos/gimmicks don't interest me. One big consideration for me is reliability, so I take into account scores like the JDpower PP100, unfortunately this is not good news for Tesla.

I'm 6' 2" and hit my head getting in and out of the model 3. I also hit my head putting groceries in the trunk. The ride is a bit less rough on the roadway, better than my son's Chevy Bolt. Today we will check out Kia and make our own assessment. The good fact is we can sell our Model 3 today for what we paid for 8 months ago.

Any EV over £25 K is outside my pay-out range, so I'm waiting till 2022 and maybe 2023 if I pass my medical examination with flying colours. Then and only then will I decide either to keep my Fiesta or fork out for a less expensive Dacia Spring, which according to reviews I 've seen is all I'd need.

Does the EV 6 sun roof open? Tesla?

Man I swear I was all about Tesla but the EV6 is just stunning. The design really does stand out and looks sporty and sleek! Birds Eye view camera is also another +1 as well as Apple CarPlay because omg is that thing SO USEFUL! Literally if the Tesla had CarPlay, newer design, Birds Eye view, and ambient lighting, I think I wouldn’t even be making a little debate about this

Having test-driven everything in the 77KwH battery arena we short-listed the EV6 (GT-Line S, which we’d ordered at a Kia unveiling event) & the M3LR. 2 hour test in the EV6 and we grinned, half-hour test in a M3LR and we laughed insanely, then another 2-hour test in the EV6 & we yawned. So we collect our M3LR on 14th Dec. It was a very close decision for us to be fair, as there are pros & cons to each. Neither is “better” in an absolute sense, but depending on YOUR personal use case, one might be more suitable than the other for YOU. But we did conclude that the EV6 & M3 are the best of the bunch currently ;)

Nice looking vehicles but how do either stack up against the Chinese Weltmeister M7 ?. 330 mile range loads of tech including intelligent driving, the list is endless and all for about £30k (in China).

Love You Girls way to present the cars and humor - Geat video 👍

Kia wins it for me cool looking car

Nice review thanks. My EV6 is on order. …..

What is the obsession with buttons? I am able to adjust heat & fan almost instantly on my car. I am not interesting in searching a menu.... Also curious to hear from any Tesla owners if touch systems work well with (sometimes) cold fingers in winter???

Model3 2nd row seat is too low to support thighs. Not good for long journey.

I’d choose the Kia. Better warranty and more Kia dealerships for service and better looking and sits up higher and more trunk space.

Pick my EV6 in 4 weeks, can’t wait 👍

I’ve had an EV6 this weekend for evaluation. This is the first electric car I’ve driven, but absolutely loved it. Many of the (minor) criticisms I’ve read before are exactly that - minor. The performance, styling, handling, space, the boot (once the floor shelf is removed)… all good. My chief criticism is the heater. It was sub-5 degrees for much of the weekend and try as I might, I could not get the car to warm up inside. Set to fully auto (in the ’Normal’ driving mode), at 27C, my hands were like ice blocks. Can’t compare it to the Tesla (apart from looks, which the EV6 wins hands-down IMO), but very happy with my experience of this car. If only it was in reach, price-wise!

In Canada right now, the tesla model 3 SR+ is 20K higher than a EV6 Gt-Line. The price is not the same everywhere

Hard choice. Would have to test drive both cars to decide which one I prefer.

I drove both and would decide on the Tesla...not because it is the more comfortable one or more versatile. I am considering buying it...and in 6-8 years I believe that the Kia design might be outdated, while Tesla might still have its fanbase and a design that might then still be taken positively. Personally, I feel the Kia is a great car but also the delivery times are somewhere between 9 to 12 months...also something to consider.

Standard range model 3 would be more comparable with range and performance. Saving 9 grand

Remember when we didn’t have many choices for EVs? ^^ times are changing very fast

should drive them both for 100% charge till they stop, seeing other people do this the KIA actually gets closer to the claimed ranged than the model 3

I'm considering this ev6 over the new bmw i7

The Tesla Supercharger network is great if you live in the South East, but from where I live in Wiltshire its an hour's drive, so not so impressive.

That was an amazing review. As a Canadian auto broker, I was trying to decide which one to go with for my daily as I spend $500 a month on gas. Thank you! PS Having driven both, I think the EV6 was more fun to drive but I will probably go with the Tesla.

I don't know why I watch these tesla car comparisons because everyone ends up with the same ending 😴

The heating problem on the kia is a software fault and apparently kia are resolving at the moment

I plan to switch to a kia ev6 next year.

Nice video.

The EV6 for me. Better value, comfort and fast charging.

Surely a more appropriate comparison would be between EV6 vs Model Y. Both are hatchbacks and the Model Y is about £10k more expensive like-for-like against the EV6.

You mixed the charging speeds up KIA EV6 has a max. 200KW charging speed TESLA Model 3 has a 250kW charging speed.

Nice review. I've planning to buy the Kia EV6. The is already looks dated.

Supercharger network has always been Tesla's USP...if they open that up to the competition then it's the EV6...no brainer

I have 4 adults and 1 6yo often travel together so im aiming for EV6..currently using an Eclass and had test drive on Ioniq5 which was brilliant (but wifey wanted a sunroof which ioniq5 doesnt provide at all).