Kia EV9 vs Tesla Model Y
The Tesla Model Y leads on range (EPA), 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
SUV
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels)
1 of 13 versions
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026
83/100#4 of 87 · Everyday
Tesla Model Y is cheaper by $5,910
Who's ahead - and by how much?
EV9Kia EV9Model YTesla Model Y
- Range (EPA)- best on this row+16 mi· 5%
- Fast-charge peak- best on this row+15 kW· 7%
- Cargo space- best on this row+8.8 cu ft· 43%
- Power- best on this row+75 kW· 50%
- 0–60 mphlower is better- best on this row2 s faster· 23%
- Battery warranty- best on this row+2 years· 25%
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Kia EV9 | Tesla Model Y |
|---|---|---|
| Range and efficiency | ||
| Range (EPA) | - best on this row | |
| Range (WLTP) | no data | |
| Efficiency lower is better | - best on this row | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery (gross) | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Weight | ||
| Battery and warranty | ||
| Battery warranty | - best on this row | |
| Cell chemistry | no data | |
| Equipment | ||
| Heat pump | no data | |
Which one suits you?
Pick the Kia EV9 if
Score by category
out of 100
Kia EV9Tesla Model Y
Range
9495Charging
7659Performance
31no dataPracticality
7780
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checked May 27, 2025 - Price checked May 27, 2025 - it may be out of date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
Tesla Model Y
Maker's price (MSRP), US
checked Jun 14, 2026 - Price checked Jun 14, 2026 - it may be out of date
fueleconomy.govQuestions
Which goes further on a charge?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Range (EPA)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Kia EV9
- 305 miEPA
- Tesla Model Y
- 321 miEPA
- Ahead by
- 16 mi
Which charges faster?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Fast-charge peak
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Kia EV9
- Tesla Model Y
- 225 kW
- Ahead by
- 15 kW
Which is cheaper to buy?
Tesla Model YModel Y
Price (from, new)
- Leader
- Tesla Model Y
- Kia EV9
- Tesla Model Y
- Ahead by
- $5,910
Where next
Compare with others
Kia EV9 vs
Where the numbers come from
Checked Nov 4, 2026 · 37 sources
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