Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Lucid Air
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Lucid Air 305 mi vs 512 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $59,200 vs $110,900
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 29 min
Weighted profile Lucid Air 3.3 vs 6.1
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Lucid Air
512 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $217/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 29 min
Efficiency winner
Lucid Air
264 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Lucid Air |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | G Touring XR AWD with 19 inch wheels |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $110,900 |
| Range | 305 mi | 512 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 264 Wh/mi • 3.79 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 118 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| DC max | 150 kW | 300 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 22 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 29 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 94 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 162 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 217 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 168 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 16 cu ft |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Lucid Air if you want the longer rated range (512 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 29 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $217/mi).
Weighted verdict
Lucid Air has the stronger weighted profile (6.1 vs 3.3).
Kia EV93.3 Lucid Air6.1 150 kW24 min 300 kW29 min
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