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Kia EV6 vs Kia EV9

The Kia EV6 leads on range (EPA), 10–80% charge and 0⁠–⁠62 mph.

Kia EV6

KiaEV6

SUV

2026 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD

1 of 25 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 4, 2026

79/100#6 of 87 · Everyday
Kia EV9

KiaEV9

SUV

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD

1 of 40 versions

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 27, 2025

87/100#1 of 87 · Everyday

Kia EV6 is cheaper by $17,000

Who's ahead - and by how much?

EV6Kia EV6EV9Kia EV9
  • Range (EPA)
    - best on this row
    305 mi
    +14 mi· 5%
  • 10–80% chargelower is better
    - best on this row
    4 min faster· 17%
  • Fast-charge peak
    - best on this row
    +30 kW· 14%
  • 0⁠–⁠62 mphlower is better
    8.7 s - best on this row
    9.4 s
    0.7 s quicker· 7%
  • Cargo space
    - best on this row
    +4.2 cu ft· 21%
  • Power
    - best on this row
    149 kW
    +19 kW· 13%
Every spec side by side

Every spec side by side

SpecKia EV6Kia EV9
Range and efficiency
Range (EPA) - best on this row305 mi
Range (WLTP)361 mi - best on this row349 mi
Efficiency lower is betterEPA - best on this row38 kWh/100 miEPA
Battery58 kWhversion not named99.8 kWh
Charging
Fast-charge peak - best on this row
10–80% charge lower is better - best on this row
Full charge at 240 V lower is better - best on this row10.7 h
AC charging
Performance
0⁠–⁠62 mph lower is better8.7 s - best on this row9.4 s
0⁠–⁠60 mph lower is better - best on this row8.8 s
Power - best on this row149 kW
Torque
Top speed
DriveRWD
Space and size
Cargo space - best on this row
Front trunk1.8 cu ft - best on this row
Seats
Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Ground clearance
Weight4,519 lb5,494 lb
Battery and warranty
Battery warranty
Cell chemistry
Equipment
Heat pumpStandard

Which one suits you?

Score by category

out of 100

Kia EV6Kia EV9
  • Range

  • Charging

  • Performance

  • Practicality

How much is each in the US?

Kia EV6

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 4, 2026 - Price checked May 4, 2026 - it may be out of date

kiamedia.com
2026 Light SR RWD
$37,900
2026 Light LR RWD
$41,200
2026 Wind RWD
$44,800
2026 Light LR AWD
$45,200
+3 more trims
Prices in 3 markets

Kia EV9

Maker's price (MSRP), US

checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date

kiamedia.com
2026 Light SR
$54,900
Light RWD
$54,900
2026 Light LR
$57,900
Light Long Range RWD
$57,900
+7 more trims
Prices in 4 markets
US EV incentives

Questions

Which goes further on a charge?

Kia EV6EV6

Range (EPA)

Leader
Kia EV6
Kia EV6
EPA
Kia EV9
305 miEPA
Ahead by
14 mi

Which charges faster?

Kia EV6EV6

10–80% charge

Leader
Kia EV6
Kia EV6
Kia EV9
Ahead by
4 min

Fast-charge peak

Leader
Kia EV6
Kia EV6
Kia EV9
Ahead by
30 kW

Which is quicker?

Kia EV6EV6

0⁠–⁠62 mph

Leader
Kia EV6
Kia EV6
8.7 s
Kia EV9
9.4 s
Ahead by
0.7 s

Which is cheaper to buy?

Kia EV6EV6

Price (from, new)

Leader
Kia EV6
Kia EV6
Kia EV9
Ahead by
$17,000

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