Comparison
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Hyundai Ioniq9
Zevo vs Ioniq 9 RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Hyundai Ioniq9 335 mi vs 272 mi
Best value Hyundai Ioniq9 $58,955 vs $78,000
Faster charging Hyundai Ioniq9 24 min vs 60 min
5-yr energy Hyundai Ioniq9 $8,050 vs $5,700
Winner by category
4 categories comparedRange winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
335 mi vs 272 mi
Value winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
$176/mi vs $287/mi
Charging winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
24 min vs 60 min
Efficiency winner
Hyundai Ioniq9
370 Wh/mi vs 520 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Zevo | Ioniq 9 RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $78,000 | $58,955 (better) |
| Range | 272 mi | 335 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi • 1.92 mi/kWh | 370 Wh/mi • 2.7 mi/kWh (better) |
| Seats | 2 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 120 kW | 235 kW (better) |
| 10–80% (DC) | 60 min | 24 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 41.8 | 85.8 (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 287 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
Pick the Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo if…
- None of the specs we track favor it by a meaningful margin. Choose it for price offers, dealer access, or features outside this table.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq9 if…
- You want the lower price: $58,955 vs $78,000 to start, $19,045 less.
- You drive long days: 335 vs 272 miles of rated range.
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 24 vs 60 minutes.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,700 vs $8,050 in energy over 5 years.
- You need 7 seats (vs 2).
Availability: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo vs Hyundai Ioniq9
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Hyundai Ioniq9 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 520 Wh/mi | 370 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $5,900 | $4,200 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $8,050 | $5,700 |
| All public DC fast charging | $16,650 | $11,850 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo | Hyundai Ioniq9 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 185 mi | 228 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 162 mi | 199 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 120 min | about 50 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
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