Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Rivian R2
Long Range RWD vs Performance Launch Package: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Rivian R2 330 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $57,900 vs $57,990
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 29 min
5-yr energy Rivian R2 $5,900 vs $5,000
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Rivian R2
330 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Rivian R2
$176/mi vs $190/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 29 min
Efficiency winner
Rivian R2
322 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Rivian R2
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Rivian R2
3.6 s vs 9.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Performance Launch Package |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 (better) | $57,990 |
| Range | 305 mi | 330 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 322 Wh/mi • 3.11 mi/kWh (better) |
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh (better) | 87.9 kWh |
| Seats | 7 (better) | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 210 kW | 226 kW (better) |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min (better) | 29 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 (better) | 81.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 111 mi (better) | 99 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 190 $/mi | 176 $/mi (better) |
| 0–60 mph | 9.1 s | 3.6 s (better) |
| Top speed | 115 mph (better) | 112 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 28.7 cu ft (better) |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb | 4,400 lb (better) |
Pick the Kia EV9 if…
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
Pick the Rivian R2 if…
- You drive long days: 330 vs 305 miles of rated range.
- You want lower running costs: about $5,000 vs $5,900 in energy over 5 years.
- You haul gear: 28.7 vs 12 cu ft of listed cargo space.
- You tow: rated for 4,400 lb vs 1,984 lb.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 3.6 vs 9.1 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
5-year energy cost: Kia EV9 vs Rivian R2
| Charging mix | Kia EV9 | Rivian R2 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi | 321.7 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $4,300 | $3,650 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $5,900 | $5,000 |
| All public DC fast charging | $12,150 | $10,300 |
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 | Rivian R2 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 207 mi | 224 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 181 mi | 196 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 2 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 50 min | about 60 min |
| DC port | CCS1 | NACS |
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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