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Tesla Model Y Long-Range finds a worthy rival in the form of the Kia EV6 GT-Line as both the models fall in the same price ballpark
Tesla finally made its prolonged entry in the Indian market with the launch of the Model Y. The electric SUV has been brought to our country via the CBU route as it is imported from the company’s factory in China. Tesla also inaugurated its first dealership in India in Mumbai, which will be followed by one more showroom in Delhi-NCR region.
Being the American EV brand’s first-ever vehicle in India, Tesla Model Y is offered in two trims namely Standard RWD and Long Range RWD. The latter will directly lock horns with the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD in the Indian market. Below is a detailed comparison between the two all-electric SUVs.
Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD vs Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD: Price
The Long-Range RWD variant in the Tesla Model Y line-up is priced at Rs 67.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) in the country. On the other hand, the Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD comes at a sticker price of Rs 65.97 lakh (ex-showroom) in the domestic market. So as far as pricing is concerned, both the all-electric SUVs are almost at par as the price gap is even less than Rs 2 lakh.
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Model |
Price |
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Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD |
Rs 67.89 Lakh |
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Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD |
Rs 65.97 Lakh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD vs Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD: Colours
The Long-Range RWD Model Y is available in a single mono-tone colour namely Stealth Grey as standard. However, there are five more paint schemes on offer as an option in the form of Pearl White Multi-Coat, Diamond Black, Glacier Blue, Quicksilver and Ultra Red. The buyers need to pay extra money for these colourways in a range of Rs 95,000 – 1.85 lakh.
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Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD Colours |
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Colour |
Extra Cost |
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Stealth Grey |
Standard |
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Pearl White Multi-Coat |
Rs 95,000 |
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Diamond Black |
Rs 95,000 |
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Glacier Blue |
Rs 1.25 Lakh |
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Quicksilver |
Rs 1.85 Lakh |
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Ultra Red |
Rs 1.85 Lakh |
The Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD trim is also available in five colourways namely Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Runway Red, Yacht Blue Matt and Wolf Gray. Hence, both the e-SUVs offer buyers a wide range of colour choices. However, unlike the Model Y, the customers don’t need to pay extra for choosing any colour in the EV6 line-up.
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Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD vs Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD: Battery, Range & Performance
Though the Tesla India official website does not list the battery specs, the global-spec Model Y Long-range RWD model imported to the Indian market is available with 83 kWh battery pack. The battery is coupled with a rear axle mounted electric motor which belts out 316 bhp of top power. It does a 0-100 kmph sprint in merely 5.6 secs while clocking a top speed of 201 kmph. The Long-Range variant returns a driving range of 622 km (WLTP cycle) on a single charge.
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Model |
Battery Pack |
Range |
Power Output |
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Tesla Model Y Long-Range RWD |
83 kWh |
622 Km |
316 bhp |
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Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD |
84 kWh |
663 Km |
320 bhp |
Coming to the EV6 GT-Line AWD, it is equipped with a 84 kWh battery which is linked to a permanent magnet synchronous motor with maximum power output of 320 bhp. It touches the 100 kmph mark from standstill in 5.3 secs while the top speed is not specified. It delivers an ARAI-specified range of 663 km on a full charge. So, as far as performance and range are concerned, the EV6 GT-Line AWD has a slight edge over its American rival.
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