Comparison
BMW i4 vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range BMW i4 318 mi vs 305 mi
Best value BMW i4 $57,900 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 30 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile BMW i4 7 vs 3
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
BMW i4
318 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
BMW i4
$182/mi vs $194/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 30 min
Efficiency winner
BMW i4
302 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | BMW i4 | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | eDrive40 Gran Coupe (18 inch wheels) | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $57,900 | $59,200 |
| Range | 318 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 302 Wh/mi • 3.31 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 80.7 kWh | 98 kWh |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Sedan | SUV |
| DC max | 250 kW | 150 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 30 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 77.9 | 82.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 94 mi | 113 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 182 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
| Top speed | 118 mph | 115 mph |
| Cargo | 17 cu ft | 12 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 3,527 lb | 1,984 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose BMW i4 if you want the longer rated range (318 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 30 min).
- For “range per dollar”, BMW i4 looks better ($182/mi vs $194/mi).
Weighted verdict
BMW i4 has the stronger weighted profile (7 vs 3).
BMW i47 Kia EV93 250 kW30 min 150 kW24 min
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