Comparison
Chevrolet Bolt vs Kia EV9
LT vs Long Range RWD: range, price, charging, running costs and road-trip stops.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 262 mi
Best value Chevrolet Bolt $27,600 vs $57,900
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 26 min
5-yr energy Chevrolet Bolt $4,350 vs $5,900
Winner by category
6 categories comparedRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 262 mi
Value winner
Chevrolet Bolt
$105/mi vs $190/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 26 min
Efficiency winner
Chevrolet Bolt
282 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
Ahead on seats, cargo, and tow capacity
Performance winner
Chevrolet Bolt
6.8 s vs 9.1 s
Side-by-side comparison
Featured trims| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | LT | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $27,600 (better) | $57,900 |
| Range | 262 mi | 305 mi (better) |
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi • 3.55 mi/kWh (better) | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 65 kWh | 96 kWh (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 7 (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| DC max | 150 kW | 210 kW (better) |
| AC max | 12 kW (better) | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 26 min | 24 min (better) |
| Roadtrip score | 74.8 | 82.8 (better) |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 93 mi | 111 mi (better) |
| USD per mile of range | 105 $/mi (better) | 190 $/mi |
| 0–60 mph | 6.8 s (better) | 9.1 s |
| Cargo | 16.2 cu ft (better) | 12 cu ft |
Pick the Chevrolet Bolt if…
- You want the lower price: $27,600 vs $57,900 to start, $30,300 less.
- You want lower running costs: about $4,350 vs $5,900 in energy over 5 years.
- You care about acceleration: 0-60 mph in 6.8 vs 9.1 seconds.
- You want to use Tesla Superchargers without an adapter: it has a native NACS port.
Pick the Kia EV9 if…
- You drive long days: 305 vs 262 miles of rated range.
- You need 7 seats (vs 5).
5-year energy cost: Chevrolet Bolt vs Kia EV9
| Charging mix | Chevrolet Bolt | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | 282 Wh/mi | 380 Wh/mi |
| All home charging | $3,200 | $4,300 |
| 80% home, 20% public DC | $4,350 | $5,900 |
| All public DC fast charging | $9,000 | $12,150 |
60,000 miles (12,000 a year) at rated efficiency, $0.17/kWh at home, $0.48/kWh at public fast chargers, plus 10% charging loss. A 30 mpg gas car at $3.20/gal would spend about $6,400 on fuel over the same miles. Use your own rates.
500-mile road trip: charging stops
| Chevrolet Bolt | Kia EV9 | |
|---|---|---|
| First leg (90% to 10%) | 178 mi | 207 mi |
| Each leg after a 10-80% stop | 156 mi | 181 mi |
| Fast-charge stops | 3 | 2 |
| Time spent charging | about 80 min | about 50 min |
| DC port | NACS | CCS1 |
Highway range taken as 85% of rated range. Each stop is counted as a full 10-80% session at the listed time, so the last stop is often shorter in practice. Cold weather and high speeds add stops. Charging time calculator.
Related comparisons
All comparisons Nissan Leaf Chevrolet Bolt vs Nissan Leaf • Kia EV9 vs Nissan Leaf ›
Toyota bZ4X Chevrolet Bolt vs Toyota bZ4X • Kia EV9 vs Toyota bZ4X ›
Kia Niro EV Chevrolet Bolt vs Kia Niro EV • Kia EV9 vs Kia Niro EV ›
Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo Chevrolet Bolt vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo • Kia EV9 vs Chevrolet Brightdrop Zevo ›
Cadillac Lyriq Chevrolet Bolt vs Cadillac Lyriq • Kia EV9 vs Cadillac Lyriq ›
Cadillac Optiq Chevrolet Bolt vs Cadillac Optiq • Kia EV9 vs Cadillac Optiq ›
Acura ZDX Chevrolet Bolt vs Acura ZDX • Kia EV9 vs Acura ZDX ›
Audi Q4 e-tron Chevrolet Bolt vs Audi Q4 e-tron • Kia EV9 vs Audi Q4 e-tron ›