Data comparison by CarsMultiverse · Updated 17 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026
The short answer: the Kia EV3 is cheaper to buy in 9 of the 9 markets we track, and the Tesla Model Y is cheaper to charge in 8 of them. The right choice depends mostly on your country’s prices and how much range you actually need — the full country-by-country numbers are below.
Tesla Model Y vs Kia EV3: the key numbers
| Tesla Model Y | Kia EV3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery (typical trim) | 62 kWh | 58.3 kWh |
| Range (best trim we track) | 534 km | 436 km |
| Efficiency | 11.6 kWh/100km | 13.4 kWh/100km |
Trims, battery sizes and ranges vary by market — the table below shows what is actually sold in each country.
Price and running cost, country by country
List prices before incentives; annual home-charging cost at each country’s household electricity rate, 15,000 km/year. Format: Tesla Model Y / Kia EV3.
| Country | Tesla Model Y price | Kia EV3 price | Range (km) | Charging / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | A$58,900 | A$46,990 | 466 / 436 km | A$735 / A$735 |
| France | €40,990 | €36,490 | 534 / 436 km | €421 / €486 |
| Ireland | €42,990 | €36,790 | 534 / 436 km | €682 / €781 |
| Netherlands | €39,990 | €36,995 | 534 / 436 km | €487 / €554 |
| Norway | 422,560 kr | 359,900 kr | 534 / 436 km | 3,001 kr / 3,070 kr |
| Poland | 184,990 zł | 166,900 zł | 534 / 436 km | 1,531 zł / 1,769 zł |
| Spain | €40,990 | €37,040 | 534 / 436 km | €429 / €488 |
| Sweden | 499,990 kr | 428,900 kr | 534 / 436 km | 4,086 kr / 5,073 kr |
| United Kingdom | £41,990 | £33,055 | 505 / 434 km | £558 / £598 |
Which should you buy?
On pure numbers: pick the Kia EV3 if upfront price is what matters, and remember that national incentives can flip the order — check your country in our incentives tracker. Running costs are close between most EVs because efficiency differences are small; your electricity price matters far more (see the quarterly charging price index). For every model on sale in your market with local prices, see our country EV data pages.
Methodology
Prices are base list prices per market, collected July 2026 from manufacturer configurators and local motoring press (full sourcing on each country’s data page). Charging costs use GlobalPetrolPrices household electricity averages. Specs are for the trims sold in each market; ranges are WLTP (EPA in North America). Confirm current pricing with the manufacturer — it changes often.
FAQ
Is the Tesla Model Y cheaper than the Kia EV3?
In 9 of the 9 markets we track, the Kia EV3 has the lower list price (July 2026). Incentives and trim choices can change the effective order in your country.
Which costs less to charge, the Tesla Model Y or the Kia EV3?
The Tesla Model Y, in most markets — but the difference is usually small next to the effect of your local electricity price.
Where can I see all EVs available in my country?
Our country EV data pages cover 14 markets with local prices, incentive-adjusted prices and real charging costs — all linked from the research hub.
