Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Tesla Model Y
Static side-by-side comparison using range, charging, value, efficiency, performance, and utility metrics.
Kia EV9: 4.5 Tesla Model Y: 4.2
Spec matrix
Specs comparison
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $59,900 |
| Range | 305 mi (EPA) | 320 mi (EPA) |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 281 Wh/mi • 3.56 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 331 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 33 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 74.6 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 89 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 187 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | — | — |
| Top speed | — | — |
| Cargo | — | — |
| Tow rating | — | — |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Model Y 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 33 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Tesla Model Y looks better ($187/mi vs $194/mi).
Weighted verdict
Overall this matchup is close on available data (score 4.5 vs 4.2).
Kia EV9
4.5
Tesla Model Y
4.2
Best for X
Best for range
Tesla Model Y
320
Best for charging speed
Kia EV9
24
Best for value
Tesla Model Y
187.2
Best for performance
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Insufficient data
Best for utility
Kia EV9
70 utility index
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