Kia's EV5 has bested Tesla's Model Y in a German comparison test, taking the top spot after outperforming its American rival in four of seven categories. The EV5 ranked first overall in a recent electric SUV comparison by German automotive magazine Auto Motor und Sport, ahead of the Model Y, XPeng G6 and MG S6 EV, Kia said Tuesday. The four vehicles were evaluated in body, safety, convenience, powertrain, driving performance, environmental performance and economy. The EV5 scored 588 points out of 1,000, compared with 557 for the Model Y, 541 for the XPeng G6 and 528 for the MG S6 EV. The EV5's 404 points in the first five categories also put it 67 points ahead of the Model Y, according to Kia. The Korean SUV recorded its largest advantages in body, safety, convenience and driving performance, with the scores reflecting differences in areas ranging from interior space to braking and road handling. In the body category, the EV5 scored 100 points, compared with 76 for the Model Y, with the magazine praising its elevated seating position, spacious cabin and cargo area. The gap was wider in safe