Comparison
Audi Q6 e-tron vs Kia Niro EV
quattro (19 inch wheels) vs Electric: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Audi Q6 e-tron 325 mi vs 253 mi
Best value Kia Niro EV $39,700 vs $64,500
Faster charging Audi Q6 e-tron 21 min vs 45 min
5-yr energy Kia Niro EV $5,050 vs $4,650
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
325 mi vs 253 mi
Value winner
Kia Niro EV
$157/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
21 min vs 45 min
Efficiency winner
Kia Niro EV
300 Wh/mi vs 325 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia Niro EV
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Audi Q6 e-tron
4.9 s vs 7.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Audi Q6 e-tron | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | quattro (19 inch wheels) | Electric |
| MSRP (USD) | $64,500 | $39,700 (better) |
| Range | 325 mi (better) | 253 mi |
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi • 3.08 mi/kWh | 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 94.9 kWh (better) | 64.8 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 270 kW (better) | 85 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 21 min (better) | 45 min |
| Roadtrip score | 86.8 (better) | 46.3 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 146 mi (better) | 50 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 157 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 4.9 s (better) | 7.1 s |
| Cargo | 19 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
Pick the Audi Q6 e-tron if…
- You drive long days: 325 vs 253 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 21 vs 45 minutes.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 4.9 vs 7.1 seconds.
Pick the Kia Niro EV if…
- You want the lower price: $39,700 vs $64,500 to start, $24,800 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,650 vs $5,050 in energy over 5 years.
Availability: 2026 is the final model year for the Kia Niro EV.
5-year energy cost: Audi Q6 e-tron vs Kia Niro EV
| Charging mix | Audi Q6 e-tron | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 325 Wh/mi | 300 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,700 | $3,400 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,050 | $4,650 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,400 | $9,600 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Audi Q6 e-tron | Kia Niro EV | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 221 mi | 172 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 193 mi | 151 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 3 |
| Time spent charging | about 40 min | about 135 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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