Ray vs Model Y comparison

By starting price alone, Ray is ₩35,190,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

Ray and Model Y compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

Ray

What is good

  • The boxy body and large doors without a B-pillar give the best interior space and cargo capacity among light cars.

What could be better

  • The tall body reduces high-speed stability, gasoline fuel economy is not great for a light car, and the EV has a short range of 205km.

Ray 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.

ItemRayVisit siteModel YVisit site
Starting price≈$11,172.93+ (₩14,800,000)Checked on official page≈$37,738.84+ (₩49,990,000)External source
Vehicle classMiniMid-size
FuelGasoline, ElectricElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticImported
Top price3,0627,299
Fuel/energy economy
  • Gasoline combined 12.6~12.9km/L
  • EV combined 5.1km/kWh
Unverified
EV rangeRay EV 205km (combined, 35.2kWh LFP)RWD about 400km, Long Range AWD about 505km (external source, Ministry of Environment certified figures need checking)
Power
  • 1.0 Gasoline 76 hp
  • EV motor 64.3kW (about 87 hp)
Unverified (varies by trim, Tesla does not publish official output)
Seats4 (van 1, 2)5-seater (Model Y L 6-seater)
Price by trim
  • 2027 model year, 16 trims, after tax benefit: Gasoline Van 1-seater Trendy ₩14,800,000 ~ X-Line 1.0 ₩20,600,000
  • Electric Van 1-seater EV Light ₩28,070,000 ~ Air 4-seater ₩30,620,000. 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 forFamilies or self-employed people who want light car benefits along with a roomy interior and cargo spaceRecommended for electric SUV buyers who value charging infrastructure and the software experience.
TypeCarsCars
CategoryKei Box CarSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaTesla, United States
Plans
      Pros
      • The boxy body and large doors without a B-pillar give the best interior space and cargo capacity among light cars.
      • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.
      Cons
      • The tall body reduces high-speed stability, gasoline fuel economy is not great for a light car, and the EV has a short range of 205km.
      • 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 = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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