US EV Guide

Spec matrix

Specs comparison

Spec Kia Niro Tesla Model 3
Trim used Plug-in Hybrid Long Range RWD
MSRP (USD)
Range 253 mi (EPA) 363 mi (EPA)
Efficiency 300 Wh/mi • 3.33 mi/kWh 246 Wh/mi • 4.07 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 82 kWh
Seats 5
Drivetrain Unknown RWD
Body type Unknown Sedan
DC max 208 kW
AC max 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 36 min
Roadtrip score 56.2 79.7
Miles added (15 min est.) 97 mi
USD per mile of range
0–60 mph
Top speed
Cargo
Tow rating

Who should choose which?

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model 3 has the stronger weighted profile (4.2 vs 0).

Kia Niro
0
Tesla Model 3
4.2

Best for X

Best for range
Tesla Model 3
363
Best for charging speed
Tesla Model 3
36
Best for value
Insufficient data
Best for performance
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Tesla Model 3
50 utility index

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