Kia EV9 vs Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T leads on fast-charge peak and cargo space.
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
Pickup
2027 R1T Premium
1 of 63 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
76/100#10 of 87 · Everyday
Kia EV9 is cheaper by $25,090
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9R1TRivian R1T
- Range (EPA)version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)
A disputed figure or another version's - not compared.
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+10 kW· 5%
- Cargo space- best on this row+9 cu ft· 44%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row4.3 s faster· 49%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
- AC charging- best on this row+1 kW· 6%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Rivian R1T |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | version: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in) | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | ||
| Battery | ||
| Charging | ||
| Fast-charge peak | - best on this row | |
| 10–80% charge lower is better | no data | |
| 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 | ||
| Torque | version: R1T Dual | |
| 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 | version: R1 Quad Max | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | ||
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Rivian R1T
Range
9493Charging
7635Performance
31no dataPracticality
7760
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checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date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
- 2027 Premium
- $79,990
Questions
Which goes further on a charge?
Range (EPA)
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Rivian R1T
- 300 miEPAversion: R1T Dual Standard Plus (22in)contested: sources disagree
Which charges faster?
Rivian R1TR1T
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Rivian R1T
- Kia EV9
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- 10 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Kia EV9EV9
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Kia EV9
- Kia EV9
- Rivian R1T
- Ahead by
- $25,090
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV9 vs
Where the numbers come from
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