Comparison
Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Kia EV6
FWD vs Long Range RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Kia EV6 319 mi vs 312 mi
Best value Kia EV6 $41,200 vs $44,700
Faster charging Kia EV6 18 min vs 38 min
5-yr energy Kia EV6 $5,000 vs $4,600
Winner by category
5 categories comparedRange winner
Kia EV6
319 mi vs 312 mi
Value winner
Kia EV6
$129/mi vs $143/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV6
18 min vs 38 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV6
296 Wh/mi vs 323 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV6
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Blazer EV | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | FWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $44,700 | $41,200 (better) |
| Range | 312 mi | 319 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 323 Wh/mi • 3.1 mi/kWh | 296 Wh/mi • 3.38 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 85 kWh (better) | 80 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Crossover |
| DC max | 150 kW | 260 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 38 min | 18 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 64.7 | 86.9 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 73 mi | 158 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 143 $/mi | 129 $/mi (better) |
| Cargo | 25 cu ft (better) | 17 cu ft |
Pick the Chevrolet Blazer EV if…
- You haul gear: 25 vs 17 cu ft of listed cargo space.
Pick the Kia EV6 if…
- You want the lower price: $41,200 vs $44,700 to start, $3,500 less.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 18 vs 38 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,600 vs $5,000 in energy over 5 years.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Kia EV6
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Blazer EV | Kia EV6 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 323 Wh/mi | 296 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,650 | $3,350 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,000 | $4,600 |
| All public DC fast charging | $10,350 | $9,450 |
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
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | Kia EV6 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 212 mi | 217 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 186 mi | 190 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 75 min | about 35 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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