Comparison
Ford E-Transit vs Kia EV9
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 159 mi vs 305 mi
Best value Ford E-Transit $51,995 vs $59,200
Faster charging Kia EV9 34 min vs 24 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 1.5 vs 7.2
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 159 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $327/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 34 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV9
380 Wh/mi vs 470 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Ford E-Transit | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Cargo Van | Long Range RWD |
| MSRP (USD) | $51,995 | $59,200 |
| Range | 159 mi | 305 mi |
| Efficiency | 470 Wh/mi • 2.13 mi/kWh | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 2 | 7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | Van | SUV |
| DC max | 115 kW | 150 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 34 min | 24 min |
| Roadtrip score | 40.9 | 82.8 |
| USD per mile of range | 327 $/mi | 194 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 159 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 34 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $327/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (7.2 vs 1.5).
Ford E-Transit1.5 Kia EV97.2 115 kW34 min 150 kW24 min
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