US EV Guide

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?

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
Insufficient data
Best for utility
Kia EV9
70 utility index

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