Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Rivian EDV500/7
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Kia EV9 305 mi vs 161 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $59,200 vs $83,500
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 35 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 7.5 vs 1.2
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Kia EV9
305 mi vs 161 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $519/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 35 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV9
380 Wh/mi vs 497 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Rivian EDV500/7 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | EDV500 |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $83,500 |
| Range | 305 mi | 161 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 497 Wh/mi • 2.01 mi/kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 2 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Body type | SUV | Van |
| DC max | 150 kW | 220 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 35 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 40.2 |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 519 $/mi |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Kia EV9 if you want the longer rated range (305 mi vs 161 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 35 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $519/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (7.5 vs 1.2).
Kia EV97.5 Rivian EDV500/71.2 150 kW24 min 220 kW35 min
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