The Kia EV6 and Renault Scenic E-Tech are both mid-size electric crossovers built for family use. EV6 targets buyers who want performance, fast charging, and a sportier drive. Scenic E-Tech targets buyers who prioritize range, comfort, and efficiency for longer trips.
Range is close but depends on version. EV6 delivers about 480 to 580 km WLTP with newer battery updates. Scenic E-Tech reaches up to about 610 km WLTP with its larger battery, giving it an edge for long-distance use. Charging strongly favors EV6. It uses 800V architecture with 10 to 80 percent in about 18 minutes on high-power chargers, while Scenic E-Tech peaks around 130 to 150 kW and takes about 30 to 40 minutes for a similar window.

Price positioning differs slightly. Scenic E-Tech sits in the mid-range family EV price bracket with strong value tied to range. EV6 sits higher in many markets due to performance, design, and tech. Availability favors EV6 with a wider global footprint across Europe, North America, and Asia. Scenic E-Tech is focused on Europe. This comparison helps you choose between faster charging and performance versus maximum range and family-focused efficiency.
Within Kia, EV6 sits between the Kia EV3 and Kia EV9, offering a balance of size and performance. Within Renault, Scenic E-Tech sits above the Renault Megane E-Tech as a larger family-focused EV.
Kia EV6 offers ultra-fast charging, strong performance, and modern interior tech, but higher price and slightly lower max range in some trims reduce efficiency focus; Renault Scenic E-Tech offers longer range, strong efficiency, and practical family space, but slower charging speeds and less performance limit it.
QUICK VERDICT; Pick Kia EV6 if you want faster charging and stronger performance. Pick Renault Scenic E-Tech if you want longer range and a family-focused setup.
Related EV Comparisons
| Models |
Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range - Also known as Renault Scenic E-Tech Comfort Range Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Kia EV6 GT |
| Announced |
2023, September 04
2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 2024, May 14 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 2024, November 22 - Kia EV6 GT |
| Status |
Available to order. Released 2024, February
Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Available to order. Released 2024, September - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Available to order. Released 2025, January - Kia EV6 GT |
| Country of origin | France South Korea |
| Base Price |
€ 41,400 £ 37,500 - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range € 48,900 £ 43,500 - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range $ 42,900 € 45,000 - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD $ 46,200 € 50,000 £ 45,600 - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD $ 50,300 € 54,000 £ 52,100 - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD $ 63,800 € 70,000 £ 65,500 - Kia EV6 GT |
| Power |
FWD 170 hp (125 kW) - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range FWD 220 hp (160 kW) - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range RWD 167 hp (125 kW) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD RWD 225 hp (168 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD AWD 320 hp (239 kW) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD AWD 641 hp (478 kW) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Torque |
280 Nm (207 lb-ft) - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 770 Nm (568 lb-ft) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Acceleration The acceleration numbers are an easy way to compare car performance. We list either time from 0 to 100 km/h or time from 0 to 60mph, depending on which number(s) the manufacturers provide. The lower the acceleration time, the higher performance the car is. |
9.3 sec 0-62 mph - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range 7.9 sec 0-62 mph - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range 8.3 sec 0-60 mph (8.7 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 7.3 sec 0-60 mph (7.3 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 5 sec 0-60 mph (5.2 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 3.4 sec 0-60 mph (3.5 sec 0-62 mph) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Max Speed |
93 mph (150 km/h) - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range 106 mph (170 km/h) - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 115 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 117 mph (185 km/h) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 161 mph (260 km/h) - Kia EV6 GT |
| transmission | Single-speed Single-speed |
| Capacity |
60 kWh total - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range 87 kWh usable - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range 63 kWh total - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 84 kWh total - Kia EV6 GT |
| Tech |
Liquid-cooled NMC battery (400V type)
Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 523V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion Polymer 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD Liquid-cooled Lithium-ion NCM 697V (800V type) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Range |
261 mi WLTP - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range 388 mi WLTP - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range 266 mi WLTP (237 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 347 mi WLTP (319 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 324 mi WLTP (295 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 280 mi WLTP (231 mi EPA) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Consumption |
225 Wh/mi WLTP - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range 257 Wh/mi WLTP - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range 264 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD 272 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD 285 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD 336 Wh/mi WLTP - Kia EV6 GT |
| Recuperation |
Level 0 to 4 on shift paddles
Yes, with steering wheel paddles |
| Heat Pump | |
| AC Charging |
Type 2 7 kW Type 2 22 kW, 15-80% in 1 hour 50 mins - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range Type 2 22 kW, 15-80% in 3 hours - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range Type 2 11 kW, 0-100% in 8 h 45 min |
| DC Charging |
CCS 130 kW max, 15-80% in 32 mins - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range CCS 150 kW max, 15-80% in 37 mins - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range CCS 195 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD CCS 258 kW max, 10-80% in 18 min - Kia EV6 GT |
| Others |
Vehicle to load (V2L), Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) 250V electrical outlet (3.5 KW max) |
| Type | 5 door crossover, 5 seats 5 door crossover, 5 seats |
| Platform | CMF‑EV E-GMP |
| Dimensions | 4470 x 1864 x 1571 mm (176.0 x 73.4 x 61.9 in) 4695 x 1880 x 1550 mm (184.8 x 74.0 x 61.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2785 mm (109.6 in) 2900 mm (114.2 in) |
| Clearance | 155 mm (6.1 in) |
| Weight |
EU: 1847 kg unladen, 2340 kg gross - Renault Scenic E-Tech Standard Range EU: 1952 kg unladen, 2441 kg gross - Renault Scenic E-Tech Long Range EU: 1855 kg unladen, 2405 kg gross (US: 1874 kg curb, 2320 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 1950 kg unladen, 2495 kg gross (US: 1995 kg curb, 2475 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 2060 kg unladen, 2600 kg gross (US: 2100 kg curb, 2580 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 2220 kg unladen, 2660 kg gross (US: 2215 kg curb, 2650 kg GVWR) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Suspension | Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link Front MacPherson struts, rear multi-link |
| Wheels | R19, R20 R19, R20, R21 |
| Trunk/Boot | EU: 545 l, 1670 l max EU: 490 l, 1290 l max (US: 691 l, 1322 l max) |
| Frunk/Bonnet | No 52 l |
| Towing |
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1100 kg braked
EU: 750 kg unbraked, 750 kg braked - Kia EV6 Standard Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range RWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 Long Range AWD EU: 750 kg unbraked, 1800 kg braked (US: 1225 kg braked) - Kia EV6 GT |
| Centre |
12" touchscreen
12.3" touchscreen |
| Driver's Display | 12.3" 12.3" |
| Head-Up | No Yes, with augmented reality |
| Seats |
Heated front seats, massage
Heated and cooled front seats, heated outer rear seats |
| Roof |
Panoramic glass sunroof
Panoramic glass roof, tilt & slide |
| Parking Aids |
Front, side and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera
Front and rear sensors, 360 camera, reversing camera, remote park assist |
| Connectivity |
Android Automotive OS
Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| Airbags | Front airbags, side airbags (front & rear), center airbag 10 airbags: front, center, side, rear, head airbag system |
| Driving Aids | Active Driver Assist, High Beam Assist, Emergency Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Sport Warning, Rear Automatic Emergency Braking, Occupant Safe Exit, Full Auto Park, Smart Rear View Mirror, Rear Cross Traffic Alert with pedestrian and cyclist detection Front radar, several cameras. Forward/Rear collision avoidance assist, Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian recognition, Blind spot detection, Rear cross traffic alert, Safe exit assist, Front/side/rear parking collision avoidance assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.0, Lane Following Assist 2.0 |
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