Toyota bZ4X Touring vs Kia EV6

The Toyota bZ4X Touring starts from $69,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV6 opens at $72,660. That makes the Toyota bZ4X Touring the more affordable entry point by $2,670.

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 $76,989 and $79,926 respectively.

Both models currently qualify for the electric-vehicle Fringe Benefits Tax exemption (battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold; battery-electric and under the $91,661 threshold), a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases.

Both the Toyota bZ4X Touring and Kia EV6 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Toyota bZ4X Touring and 90% for the Kia EV6.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 5 of 10 key ADAS systems on both.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota bZ4X Touring and 7 in the Kia EV6.

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How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV6 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, JBL audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV6. The Kia EV6 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring uses a Dual Electric Motor producing 280kW and 269Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.

The Kia EV6 responds with a Electric making 168kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.7 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 168kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Toyota bZ4X Touring is 3.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 74.7kWh (Toyota bZ4X Touring) vs 84kWh (Kia EV6), giving WLTP ranges of 488km and 541km. DC fast charging peaks at 150kW (Toyota bZ4X Touring) vs 240kW (Kia EV6).

The Toyota bZ4X Touring measures 4,830mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 135mm longer than the Kia EV6 at 4,695mm (2,900mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV6 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 603L in the Toyota bZ4X Touring and 490L in the Kia EV6, giving the Toyota bZ4X Touring a 113L advantage.

For towing, the Kia EV6 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 300kg 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 / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X Touring) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV6). The Kia EV6 has longer coverage.