Comparison

Kia EV9 vs Tesla Model X

Range, charging, value, and utility compared using primary trims.

Best range Tesla Model X 305 mi vs 329 mi
Best value Kia EV9 $59,200 vs $84,990
Faster charging Kia EV9 24 min vs 31 min
Weighted profile Tesla Model X 4.5 vs 5.5

Category winners

5 available
Range winner
Tesla Model X
329 mi vs 305 mi
Value winner
Kia EV9
$194/mi vs $258/mi
Charging winner
Kia EV9
24 min vs 31 min
Efficiency winner
Tesla Model X
342 Wh/mi vs 380 Wh/mi
Utility/family winner
Tesla Model X
109.8 utility index

Side-by-side comparison

Primary trims
Spec Kia EV9 Tesla Model X
Trim used Long Range RWD Model X
MSRP (USD) $59,200 $84,990
Range 305 mi 329 mi
Efficiency 380 Wh/mi • 2.63 mi/kWh 342 Wh/mi • 2.92 mi/kWh
Battery (usable) 98 kWh 96 kWh
Seats 7 6
Drivetrain RWD AWD
Body type SUV SUV
DC max 150 kW 493 kW
AC max 11 kW 11 kW
10–80% (DC) 24 min 31 min
Roadtrip score 82.8 78.8
Miles added (15 min est.) 113 mi 95 mi
USD per mile of range 194 $/mi 258 $/mi
Top speed 115 mph 155 mph
Cargo 12 cu ft 25 cu ft
Tow rating 1,984 lb 4,960 lb

Who should choose which?

  • Choose Tesla Model X if you want the longer rated range (329 mi vs 305 mi).
  • Choose Kia EV9 if fast road-trip charging matters (10–80%: 24 min vs 31 min).
  • For “range per dollar”, Kia EV9 looks better ($194/mi vs $258/mi).

Weighted verdict

Tesla Model X has the stronger weighted profile (5.5 vs 4.5).

Kia EV94.5 Tesla Model X5.5 150 kW24 min 493 kW31 min

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