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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Steve Hogarty

Tesla Model 3 vs Polestar 4 vs Kia EV6 – which EV is best?

The established category leader versus the ambitious challengers: the Tesla Model 3 faces its toughest test yet from the Kia EV6 and Polestar 4 - (Kia/Polestar/Tesla)

For years the Tesla Model 3 has been sitting pretty at the top of the premium electric saloon market, a benchmark for efficiency, tech and performance to which rivals are invariably compared. But things are changing, and a parade of compelling Tesla alternatives are arriving thick and fast: take the super-stylish Polestar 4 and the practical-yet-powerful Kia EV6, for example.

Each of these cars has its strengths. The Kia EV6 leverages its advanced 800V charging tech for 18 minute pitstops. The Polestar 4 makes an impression with a bold design and premium cabin. And the Tesla Model 3, now refined with a more comfortable ride, continues to offer incredible efficiency and the unmatched convenience of its Supercharger network.

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