EV5 vs Model Y comparison

By starting price alone, EV5 is ₩8,440,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

EV5 and Model Y compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

EV5

What is good

  • It has plenty of interior space and a Long Range of 460km, and 4WD is also available.

What could be better

  • The Standard battery has a short range in the 350km range, and adding 4WD takes it to the mid ₩50,000,000 range.

EV5 official site

Model Y

What is good

  • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.

What could be better

  • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

Model Y official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemEV5Visit siteModel YVisit site
Starting price≈$31,345.01+ (₩41,550,000)Checked on official page≈$37,712.08+ (₩49,990,000)External source
Vehicle classCompactMid-size
FuelElectricElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticImported
Top price5,0607,299
Fuel/energy economy
  • Combined 4.5~5.1km/kWh (18-inch: Standard 5.1
  • Long Range 5.0
  • 4WD 4.7, 19-inch is 0.1~0.2 lower each)
Unverified
EV range
  • Standard 351km (18-inch)
  • Long Range 460km
  • Long Range 4WD 420km (18-inch), combined
RWD about 400km, Long Range AWD about 505km (external source, Ministry of Environment certified figures need checking)
Power
  • Standard 115kW (156 hp)
  • Long Range 160kW (217 hp)
  • Long Range 4WD 195kW (265 hp)
Unverified (varies by trim, Tesla does not publish official output)
Seats55-seater (Model Y L 6-seater)
Price by trim2026 model year, 6 trims, after tax benefit: Electric Air Standard ₩41,550,000 ~ GT-Line Long Range ₩50,600,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩53,230,000. Options priced separately
  • As of the July 1, 2026 adjustment (before subsidy): Premium RWD ₩49,990,000
  • Premium Long Range AWD ₩66,990,000
  • Model Y L (6-seater) ₩72,990,000. Performance price unverified
Good forDrivers looking for a roomy electric SUV for family use at a reasonable priceRecommended for electric SUV buyers who value charging infrastructure and the software experience.
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaTesla, United States
Plans
      Pros
      • It has plenty of interior space and a Long Range of 460km, and 4WD is also available.
      • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.
      Cons
      • The Standard battery has a short range in the 350km range, and adding 4WD takes it to the mid ₩50,000,000 range.
      • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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