Kia EV9 vs Kia Niro EV
The Kia EV9 leads on range (EPA) and 10–80% charge. The Kia Niro EV leads on cargo space.
SUV
2026 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD
1 of 40 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked May 27, 2025
70/100#37 of 80 · Everyday
SUV
2026 Kia Niro Electric Wind
1 of 8 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026
45/100#76 of 80 · Everyday
Kia Niro EV is cheaper by $15,200
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9Niro EVKia Niro EV
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+52 mi· 21%
- 10–80% chargelower is better- best on this row19 min faster· 44%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+125 kW· 147%
- Cargo space- best on this row+4.1 cu ft· 35%
- Power- best on this row+1 kW· 1%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2.1 s faster· 24%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Kia Niro EV |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | version not named | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version not named | |
| 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 row | |
| AC charging | ||
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | version not named | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | - best on this row | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | version: "First Edition" EV (e-Niro) | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: EV (Earth), 2022 · name as listed in Korean |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Kia Niro EV
Range
8866Charging
6014Performance
2749Practicality
5066
How much is each in the US?
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checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date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
Kia Niro EV
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jan 26, 2026 - Price checked Jan 26, 2026 - it may be out of date
kiamedia.com- 2026 Wind
- $39,700
- Wind
- $39,700
- 2026 Wave
- $44,700
- Wave
- $44,700
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Kia EV9EV9
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Kia Niro EV
- 253 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 52 mi
Which charges faster?
Kia EV9EV9
10–80% charge
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Kia Niro EV
- 43 min
- Ahead by
- 19 min
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Kia Niro EV
- 85 kW
- Ahead by
- 125 kW
Which is quicker?
0–62 mph
- Kia EV9
- 9.4 s
- Kia Niro EV
- 7.8 sversion not named
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia Niro EVNiro EV
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia Niro EV
- Kia EV9
- Kia Niro EV
- Ahead by
- $15,200
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV9 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · 21 sources
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