Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Nissan Ariya
Long Range RWD vs EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 289 mi
Best value Nissan Ariya $44,370 vs $57,900
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 35 min
5-yr energy Nissan Ariya $5,900 vs $5,300
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 289 mi
Value winner
Nissan Ariya
$154/mi vs $190/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Ariya
344 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Nissan Ariya
7.4 s vs 9.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $44,370 (better) |
| Range | 305 mi (better) | 289 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 344 Wh/mi • 2.91 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh (better) | 87 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 210 kW (better) | 178 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min (better) | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 (better) | 65.5 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 111 mi (better) | 76 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 190 $/mi | 154 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 9.1 s | 7.4 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 17 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb (better) | 1,653 lb |
Pick the Kia EV9 if…
- You fast-charge often: 10-80% in 24 vs 35 minutes.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Pick the Nissan Ariya if…
- You want the lower price: $44,370 vs $57,900 to start, $13,530 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,300 vs $5,900 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 17 vs 12 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 7.4 vs 9.1 seconds.
Availability: Nissan Ariya production has ended, so you'd be buying leftover or used stock.
5-year energy cost: Kia EV9 vs Nissan Ariya
| Charging mix | Kia EV9 | Nissan Ariya |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi | 344 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,300 | $3,900 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,900 | $5,300 |
| All public DC fast charging | $12,150 | $11,000 |
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
| Kia EV9 | Nissan Ariya | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 207 mi | 197 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 181 mi | 172 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 70 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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