Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Nissan Leaf
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 303 mi
Best value Nissan Leaf $59,200 vs $29,990
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 6 vs 4
Category winners
5 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 303 mi
Value winner
Nissan Leaf
$99/mi vs $194/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Nissan Leaf
278 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Kia EV9
91.9 utility index
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | SV |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $29,990 |
| Range | 305 mi | 303 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 278 Wh/mi • 3.6 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 75 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Hatchback |
| DC max | 150 kW | 100 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 7 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 61.8 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 71 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 99 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 99 mph |
| Cargo | 12 cu ft | 15 cu ft |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb | 2,150 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 303 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Nissan Leaf looks better ($99/mi vs $194/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (6 vs 4).
Kia EV96 Nissan Leaf4 150 kW24 min 100 kW40 min
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