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Kia EV6 vs Tesla Model Y: 5-year value retention (42% vs 44%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Tesla Model Y holds its value better.
On five-year value retention the Tesla Model Y comes out ahead, holding about 44% of its value versus 42% for the Kia EV6. Over the first five years the Tesla Model Y loses roughly $24,032 while the Kia EV6 loses about $22,134 — a gap near $-1898.
First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Tesla Model Y sheds about 11% in year one versus 21% for the Kia EV6. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.