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The Ioniq 5 AWD has 11% less range and 9% less boot space and costs 15% more than the Model Y AWD.
The Kia EV 6 has 10% less range and 16% less boot space and costs 7% more than the Model Y AWD.
The Equinox has 7% less range and 9% less boot space and is 65% slower 0-60 (7.6s vs 4.6s).
None of these are comparable unless you pick only one of the metrics and ignore everything else. I also ran a comparison on cheaper variants and the Model Y increased its lead in some categories.
On the topic of ignoring everything else, I don't think boot space and range tell the entire story of a car's value. The EV6 and the Ioniq 5 both have much better suspensions and a quieter cabin than the Tesla, and both offer the option to change the baseline level of regenerative braking being applied for a smoother transition for drivers getting used to an EV platform (or anyone who just doesn't want to use one-pedal driving). I personally disliked the Tesla software experience in my parents' Model Y, which makes it so annoying that everything has to be done through the tablet. Both HMG cars have at least some buttons and knobs (and actual air vents!), and the option to use Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. The range thing is also pretty driver dependent. I'm averaging slightly better efficiency on my EV6 than my parents' Model Y even with more freeway miles, probably because I'm able to frequently coast.
If you get severe range anxiety/don't have access to a home charger or are consistently filling up your trunk to the brim, then yeah you should buy a used Model Y. But for anyone else who might be considering an EV, I'd encourage you not to write the other 3 off (I have no experience with the Equinox, I didn't even start looking for used ones because it doesn't have Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and only has an 8 year free access to Maps in their infotainment system).