Comparison
Ford F-150 Lightning vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Ford F-150 Lightning 320 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $63,245 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 50 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 5.3 vs 5.7
Category winners
6 availableRange winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
320 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $198/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 50 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV9
380 Wh/mi vs 479 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
152.8 utility index
Performance winner
Ford F-150 Lightning
4.5 s vs 9.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford F-150 Lightning | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | 4WD ER1 | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $63,245 | $59,200 |
| Range | 320 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 479 Wh/mi • 2.09 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 130 kWh | 98 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
| Body type | Truck | SUV |
| DC max | 433 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 19 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 50 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 51.9 | 82.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 57 mi | 113 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 198 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s | 9.1 s |
| Top speed | 112 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 52.8 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 10,000 lb | 1,984 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Ford F-150 Lightning if you want the longer rated range (320 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 50 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $198/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 5.3).
Ford F-150 Lightning5.3 Kia EV95.7 433 kW50 min 150 kW24 min
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