Comparison
Kia EV9 vs Tesla Cybertruck
Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.
Best range Tesla Cybertruck 305 mi vs 335 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $59,200 vs $69,990
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 40 min
Weighted profile Kia EV9 5.7 vs 3.6
Category winners
4 availableRange winner
Tesla Cybertruck
335 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $209/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 40 min
Efficiency winner
Kia EV9
380 Wh/mi vs 409 Wh/mi
Side-by-side comparison
Primary trims| Spec | Kia EV9 | Tesla Cybertruck |
|---|---|---|
| Trim used | Long Range RWD | Long Range |
| MSRP (USD) | $59,200 | $69,990 |
| Range | 305 mi | 335 mi |
| Efficiency | 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh | 409 Wh/mi • 2.44 mi/kWh |
| Battery (usable) | 98 kWh | 122.5 kWh |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Body type | SUV | Truck |
| DC max | 150 kW | 448 kW |
| AC max | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| 10–80% (DC) | 24 min | 40 min |
| Roadtrip score | 82.8 | 67.7 |
| Miles added (15 min est.) | 113 mi | 79 mi |
| USD per mile of range | 194 $/mi | 209 $/mi |
| Top speed | 115 mph | 112 mph |
| Tow rating | 1,984 lb | 11,000 lb |
Who should choose which?
- Choose Tesla Cybertruck if you want the longer rated range (335 mi vs 305 mi).
- Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 40 min).
- For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $209/mi).
Weighted verdict
Kia EV9 has the stronger weighted profile (5.7 vs 3.6).
Kia EV95.7 Tesla Cybertruck3.6 150 kW24 min 448 kW40 min
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