LDV eT60 vs Kia Tasman

The LDV eT60 starts from $99,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia Tasman opens at $38,990. That makes the Kia Tasman the more affordable entry point by $61,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $109,989 and $42,889 respectively.

The LDV eT60 qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Kia Tasman, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Kia Tasman holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the LDV eT60.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Kia Tasman packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 5 in the LDV eT60.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the LDV eT60 and 7 in the Kia Tasman.

The LDV eT60 features a 10.3-inch touchscreen, while the Kia Tasman gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The LDV eT60 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Kia Tasman. The Kia Tasman counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and power tailgate. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The LDV eT60 uses a Electric Motor producing 130kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 11 seconds.

The Kia Tasman responds with a Diesel making 154kW and 440Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.5 seconds.

The Kia Tasman has the clear power advantage at 154kW vs 130kW. In the real-world sprint, the LDV eT60 is 1.5s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The LDV eT60 measures 5,365mm long on a 3,155mm wheelbase, 45mm shorter than the Kia Tasman at 5,410mm (3,270mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia Tasman generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Kia Tasman leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 2,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 160,000km (LDV eT60) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia Tasman). The Kia Tasman has longer coverage.