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KGM Torres EVX vs Nissan Ariya

· Real-world figures, not WLTP

KGM Torres EVX
Photo: Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0

KGM Torres EVX

Torres EVX (MY24-25)

£35,495 · 230 mi

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Nissan Ariya
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nissan Ariya

Ariya 63kWh (MY26)

£35,500 · 208 mi

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Our verdict

The KGM Torres EVX and Nissan Ariya are both electric SUVs in the medium car class. The KGM Torres EVX starts at £35,495 in the UK and the Nissan Ariya at £35,500, comparing the cheapest version of each.

The Torres EVX goes further, with about 230 miles of real-world range against 208 for the Ariya. On top of that, it charges faster on a rapid charger (85 kW against 70 kW on average, 10–80%), has the bigger boot (839 litres against 466) and has the longer warranty (7 years against 3).

The Ariya uses less energy (3.3 mi/kWh against 3.2 mi/kWh). On top of that, it is quicker, doing 0–62 mph in 7.5 s against 8.1 s.

There's little between them on price.

Choose the KGM Torres EVX if you want the longest range and quicker charging stops and the Nissan Ariya if you want lower running costs and more performance.

Written from the figures below, comparing the cheapest UK version of each. Other versions can differ: open them in Compare to swap versions.

KGM Torres EVXNissan Ariya

Price

Price new
£35,495 (best)on sale now
£35,500on sale now
Used from (estimated)
£16,9002024 car
–too new
Price per mile of range
£154 (best)
£171

Range and efficiency

Real-world range
230 mi (best)370 km
208 mi335 km, estimate
Range today, used (estimated)
about 221 mi2024 car, est.
–
Efficiency
3.2 mi/kWh195 Wh/km
3.3 mi/kWh (best)188 Wh/km, estimate
Range with one 15-min stop
229 mi (best)368 km
211 mi340 km

Charging

Rapid charging
85 kW (best)10–80% average
70 kW10–80% average
Home (AC) charging
11 kW
11 kW
Charging plug
Type 2 CCS
Type 2 CCS
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)
Yes
Yes
Vehicle-to-home (V2H)
No
No
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G)
No
No

Battery

Usable battery
72 kWh (best)estimate
63 kWh
Battery chemistry
LFP (lithium iron phosphate)
NCM (nickel manganese cobalt)
Heat pump
Yes
Yes

Body and performance

Body style
SUV
SUV
Size class
C · Medium car
C · Medium car
Seats
5
5
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
0–62 mph
8.1 s0–100 km/h
7.5 s (best)0–100 km/h
Weight
1,979 kg
1,993 kg

Size

Length
4.72 m15 ft 6 in
4.60 m15 ft 1 in
Width (without mirrors)
1.89 m6 ft 2 in
1.85 m6 ft 1 in
Width with mirrors
–
2.17 m7 ft 2 in
Height
1.73 m5 ft 8 in
1.66 m5 ft 5 in
Wheelbase
2.68 m8 ft 10 in
2.78 m9 ft 1 in

Practicality and safety

Boot space
839 litres (best)
466 litres
Towbar available
Yes
Yes
Towing (braked)
1,500 kg (best)
750 kg
Max payload
506 kgpeople and luggage
–
Euro NCAP rating
–not tested yet
–not tested yet

Warranty (UK)

Car warranty
7 years (best)90,000 miles
3 years60,000 miles
Battery warranty
10 years (best)621,000 miles
8 years
Passes to next owner
Not confirmed
Yes, with conditions

Availability

Status
On sale new
On sale new
Model years
2024–2026
2026 on

Green marks the better figure in each row. Range is a real-world estimate, not WLTP. Used prices are estimates. Warranty terms are UK terms from each maker’s website.

Every version

KGM Torres EVX

Nissan Ariya