With a new Kia EV6, you can power several trips to Atlanta's iconic Buckhead neighborhood and journey back and forth between home in Douglasville and various destinations throughout the ATL. Calavan Kia — a leading EV dealer serving Sandy Springs, Buckhead, and West Atlanta — is home to the EV6, a fully electric five-passenger sport crossover that surges past the EV competition, including the Volkswagen ID.4, Tesla Model Y, and Nissan ARIYA. Discover what makes the Kia EV6 the winner among this quartet of all-electric SUVs.
Kia EV6 vs. Tesla Model Y
Range
Both the Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y have 310 miles of all-electric range.
Charging
Add 217 miles of range in 18 minutes for the Kia EV6, compared to 162 miles in 15 minutes for the Model Y. The 12 miles of range added to the Kia EV6 minute is higher than the Tesla Model Y's charging rate of 11 miles per minute.
While the Model Y can charge on the Tesla Supercharger network, the Kia EV6 has ultra-fast DC fast charging capability, making the electric SUV compatible with both 400-volt and 800-volt DC fast chargers at stations throughout West Atlanta.
Performance
Dual motor all-wheel drive in the Tesla Model Y contributes to an output of 420 horsepower. The Kia EV6 GT can beat it, as the performance model is among the world's fastest supercars. The Kia EV6 GT generates 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque and takes only 3.4 seconds to reach 60 mph as you accelerate on I-20 near Douglasville. The Tesla Model Y takes over four seconds.
Technology
Both EVs have 14 speakers. The 15-inch touchscreen for the Tesla Model Y can't top the 24 inches of curved displays in the Kia EV6, providing Powder Springs drivers with access to navigation, entertainment, convenience features, and diagnostics.
The Kia EV6 is unique with its onboard power generator featuring Vehicle to Load ports. These allow you to charge electric bikes, laptops, your iPad, mobile phones, camping equipment, home appliances and more. Even when you're far away from your home in Sandy Springs, the new Kia EV6 promises to keep you charged up.
Price
At $44,990, the Tesla Model Y costs more than the Kia EV6, which starts at $42,600.
Kia EV6 vs. Nissan ARIYA
Range
Range totals for the Nissan ARIYA are lower. Nissan's electric SUV offers 216 miles on the Engage, 289 miles on Evolve+ and Empower+ models, and maxes out at 304 miles of all-electric range. When you buy a Kia EV6 in Lithia Springs, you get an electric SUV with longer range totals. New Kia EV6 models offer 310 miles of all-electric range, enough to power six round trips from Douglasville to Atlanta. The base range of 232 miles for the Kia EV6 is also higher.
Performance
The Nissan ARIYA offers an e-4ORCE All-Wheel Drive System and outputs 214 standard horsepower. The Kia EV6 counters with Dual Motor e-All Wheel Drive and 225 horsepower. The Nissan ARIYA's outputs of 389 max horsepower and 442 pound-feet of max torque are lower than the Kia EV6, which delivers 446 pound-feet of torque in GT-Line AWD models.
The Kia EV6 GT jumps to 576 horsepower and 545 pound-feet of torque to surge past the Nissan ARIYA. The Nissan ARIYA can only tow 1,500 pounds, but you can haul a heavier trailer back to Austell with the Kia EV6 and its 2,300 pounds of towing capability.
Space
There's only 23 cubic feet of storage in the Nissan ARIYA, while the Kia EV6 gives Austell travelers access to 24 cubic feet of storage and hands-free access from the Smart Power Liftgate. The Nissan ARIYA has a Motion Activated Liftgate and only 37 inches of rear legroom. While both electric SUVs have 42 inches of front-row legroom, back-row passengers in the Kia EV6 can enjoy 39 inches of legroom.
Technology
There are dual 12.3-inch displays for both EVs. A standard 14-speaker Meridian® Premium Audio System features a subwoofer and an external amplifier for more powerful sound as you ride from Sandy Springs to upscale malls in Buckhead in the Kia EV6. The Bose Premium Audio System for the Nissan ARIYA only has 10 speakers.
While the Nissan ARIYA offers a Head-Up Display, the Kia EV6 has a superior Augmented Reality Head-Up Display, giving you route guidance in augmented reality as you journey through West Atlanta or take The Perimeter (I-285) back to Sandy Springs.
Price
EV buyers from Buckhead can save money with a new Kia EV6, which has a starting price of $42,600. That's below the Nissan ARIYA at $43,190.
Charging Times
It only takes 18 minutes with a DC fast charger for your Kia EV6 to jump from a 10 to an 80% charge. The Kia EV6's ultra-fast DC fast charging capability keeps EV owners from Powder Springs on the move, while Nissan's EV keeps them waiting. The lowest charging time for the Nissan ARIYA to reach 80% is 35 minutes.
Kia EV6 vs. Volkswagen ID.4
Range
Volkswagen's electric SUV can't reach 300 miles. Kia's electric SUV can! A new Kia EV6 can power 10 round trips from Austell to Buckhead before plugging in. Kia EV6 range totals of 232, 282, and 310 miles are higher than the VW ID.4, which has a base range of 209 miles and can only reach 291 miles on a single charge. The Kia EV6 also relies on an exclusive range-preserving heat pump system.
Performance
Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUVs produce 201 to 335 horsepower and offer all-wheel drive. The Kia EV6 outputs 225 standard horsepower, 320 horsepower in its initial AWD model, and up to 576 horsepower. Kia EV6 models with Torque-vectoring e-AWD have dual motors and deliver more capable grip driving around Lithia Springs and West Atlanta.
Technology
The Volkswagen ID.4 offers the choice between a Discover Pro Max 12-inch touchscreen or a 12.9-inch touchscreen. The Kia EV6 keeps Powder Springs EV owners informed through 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays. The 12.3-inch touchscreen for the Kia EV6 can pinpoint charging spots around West Atlanta or the Buckhead district.
The VW ID.4's premium Harman Kardon™ audio system has nine speakers, while you get five extra speakers with the Kia EV6's Meridian® Premium Audio System. With Remote Smart Parking Assist, you can remotely park your Kia EV6 after exiting the electric SUV when you arrive at Buckhead or Hudson's Hickory House in Douglasville. The VW ID.4 is doesn't offer this parking capability.
Charging
It takes 30 to 36 minutes to charge a VW ID.4. Thanks to ultra-fast DC fast charging capability, the Kia EV6 can recharge in half the time!
Make the Trip from Buckhead or West Atlanta to Test Drive a New Kia EV6 Today
As a powerful, versatile, and innovative electric SUV, the Kia EV6 writes the book on what a futuristic EV ought to be. The Tesla Model Y, VW ID.4, and Nissan ARIYA are just trying to keep up. When you visit our West Atlanta Kia dealership in Lithia Springs for a Kia EV6 test drive, you'll see all the evidence pointing to the fully electric Kia model as the clear winner.
Pick Out a Kia EV6 Trim Level at Our West Atlanta Kia Dealership in Lithia Springs
Contact Calavan Kia to learn more about the new Kia EV6 and to explore financing and leasing options. There are nearly two dozen Kia EV6 models in stock within our new inventory. EV buyers from Buckhead, Douglasville, and Austell can buy a Kia EV6 in a Wind, Light, Light Long Range, or GT-Line configuration.
We're a leading Kia EV dealer in West Atlanta, and we can't wait to seat you in a new Kia EV6 — the superior electric SUV.