Chevrolet Traverse vs Kia EV6

2026 Chevrolet Traverse
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
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2025 Kia EV6
2025 Kia EV6
$42,900MSRP
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2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
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2025 Kia EV6
$42,900MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$40,800

MSRP

$42,900

Listings

1081

Listings

145

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.8 out of 10

Pros

  • Spacious interior

  • Pleasant ride

  • Lots of safety equipment

Cons

  • Gruff engine

  • Too big to handle well

  • Mediocre power

Pros

  • Sophisticated EV platform

  • Stylish design

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Aggravating safety features

  • Frustrating voice recognition tech

  • Not much cargo space

Reviews Summary

As a three-row crossover SUV, the Traverse has advantages over both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs, but it also falls short in some ways. The same goes for the Traverse versus its competition. It rides better than full-size models but can’t tow as much and has a similar amount of space to a minivan but it's less accessible.

Verdict: The Traverse provides the space and ride quality that sets crossovers apart from body-on-frame SUVs, but it lacks some of the refinement of its rivals.

Reviews Summary

The EV6 has an appealing design, a stylish and practical interior, and one of the most sophisticated EV platforms available at its price point. Additional hallmarks of the 2025 EV6 include commendable power, plenty of driving range, and quick recharging times. For this model year, Kia improves this electric crossover SUV with an exterior facelift, a revised interior, increased battery capacity, a new charging port, modified steering, frame enhancements to ensure safety, and next-generation infotainment technology.

Verdict: Can the Kia EV6 survive the discontinuation of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit? It deserves to, because it is one of the most appealing EV models available today. Aside from a few quirks associated with its onboard technology, there isn’t much wrong with the EV6, and plenty that is right with it.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.5L 328 hp I4

Engine

167 hp Electric

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

8

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

328 hp @ 5500 rpm

Horsepower

EV Battery Capacity

EV Battery Capacity

63 kWh

MPG City

20

MPG City

128

MPG Highway

26

MPG Highway

103

Battery Charge Time (120V)

Battery Charge Time (120V)

54 hours

Battery Charge Time (240V)

Battery Charge Time (240V)

5.7 hours
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
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2025 Kia EV6
2025 Kia EV6
$42,900MSRP
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2026 Chevrolet Traverse
$40,800MSRP
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2025 Kia EV6
$42,900MSRP
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Overview
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Overview

MSRP
$40,800
$42,900
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

4.6

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10

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7.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Spacious interior

  • Pleasant ride

  • Lots of safety equipment

Cons

  • Gruff engine

  • Too big to handle well

  • Mediocre power

Pros

  • Sophisticated EV platform

  • Stylish design

  • Premium interior materials

Cons

  • Aggravating safety features

  • Frustrating voice recognition tech

  • Not much cargo space

Summary

As a three-row crossover SUV, the Traverse has advantages over both minivans and full-size body-on-frame SUVs, but it also falls short in some ways. The same goes for the Traverse versus its competition. It rides better than full-size models but can’t tow as much and has a similar amount of space to a minivan but it's less accessible.

Verdict: The Traverse provides the space and ride quality that sets crossovers apart from body-on-frame SUVs, but it lacks some of the refinement of its rivals.

The EV6 has an appealing design, a stylish and practical interior, and one of the most sophisticated EV platforms available at its price point. Additional hallmarks of the 2025 EV6 include commendable power, plenty of driving range, and quick recharging times. For this model year, Kia improves this electric crossover SUV with an exterior facelift, a revised interior, increased battery capacity, a new charging port, modified steering, frame enhancements to ensure safety, and next-generation infotainment technology.

Verdict: Can the Kia EV6 survive the discontinuation of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit? It deserves to, because it is one of the most appealing EV models available today. Aside from a few quirks associated with its onboard technology, there isn’t much wrong with the EV6, and plenty that is right with it.

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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.5L 328 hp I4
167 hp Electric
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
8
5
Horsepower
328 hp @ 5500 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
63 kWh
MPG City
20
128
MPG Highway
26
103
Battery Charge Time (120V)
54 hours
Battery Charge Time (240V)
5.7 hours

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