Kia EV9 vs Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S leads on cargo space and power.
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
2027 Rivian R1S Premium Long Range (22in)
1 of 66 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026
80/100#13 of 80 · Everyday
Kia EV9 is cheaper by $21,000
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9R1SRivian R1S
- Range (EPA)version: R1S Dual Max (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Cargo space- best on this row+5.8 cu ft· 50%
- Power- best on this row+347 kW· 233%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row5.4 s faster· 61%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- Efficiencylower is better- best on this row2.1 kWh/100 mi faster· 5%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Rivian R1S |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1S Dual Max (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | version: Dual Max | |
| Battery (gross) | no data | version: R1S Tri Max |
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard | |
| Full charge at 240 V lower is better | - best on this row | |
| AC charging | - best on this row | |
| Performance | ||
| 0–62 mph lower is better | no data | |
| 0–60 mph lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Power | - best on this row | |
| Torque | - best on this row | |
| Top speed | no data | |
| Drive | ||
| Space and size | ||
| Cargo space | - best on this row | |
| Front trunk | - best on this row | |
| Seats | ||
| Length | ||
| Width | ||
| Height | ||
| Wheelbase | ||
| Ground clearance | ||
| Weight | no data | |
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Rivian R1S
Range
88100Charging
6050Performance
27no dataPracticality
5081
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checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date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
Rivian R1S
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Sep 18, 2026 - Price checked Sep 18, 2026 - it may be out of date
assets.rivian.com- Adventure — Dual Standard
- $75,900
- Premium
- $83,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Rivian R1S
- 410 miEPAversion: R1S Dual Max (22in)
Which charges faster?
10–80% charge
- Kia EV9
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Fast-charge peak
- Kia EV9
- Rivian R1S
- version: R1S Adventure — Dual Standard
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV9EV9
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Rivian R1S
- Ahead by
- $21,000
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Kia EV9 vs
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