If you’re looking for a 2025 electric SUV, the Kia EV9 or the Tesla Y9 are two possibilities for you. Depending on whether you’re looking for a mid-size SUV with more seating and more cargo space or a compact crossover SUV with a lower starting price, one of these may be a good option.
Key Takeaways
- The EV9 is larger, seats more, and has more passenger and cargo space.
- Both SUVs are available with base model single-motor engines or higher level dual-motor engines.
- The Model Y has a lower starting price.
Which SUV has more space? The EV9
If you’re looking for space, then the EV9 is the right choice for you. The larger of the two SUVs, the mid-size SUV, the EV9 boasts 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, compared to only 12.8 cubic feet in the Model Y. With the back seats folded down, the EV9 has 81.7 cubic feet compared to the Model Y’s 67.9 cubic feet. In addition to cargo space, the EV9 also has more head and legroom as well as seating for up to seven passengers.
The EV9 dwarfs the compact Model Y in size. With a wheelbase of 122 inches and length of 197.4 inches, it has a more substantial presence than the Y. The Y in comparison, has a wheelbase of 113 inches and length of 187 inches.
How do the engines compare?
Both have single motor, rear-wheel drive base models and dual motor all-wheel drive models in their higher trims. The EV9 Light trim, the base model, comes with a single rear-mounted electric motor that will give you 215 horsepower and is rear-wheel drive, as is the Light Long Range version which gets 201 horsepower. The higher trims come with a dual-motor combining for 379 horsepower and have an available Boost mode for quicker acceleration. Across the different trims, the average battery life is 270 miles.
The Tesla base model has a single electric motor making 295 horsepower and is rear-wheel drive. The higher trim models are equipped with dual motors and will get higher horsepower. The base model is rated to get up to 337 miles of battery life. With the all-wheel drive models, this drops to about 277 miles of battery life.
Which has a lower price? The Y
The EV9 has a starting price of $56,395 that goes up to $80,000 depending on the trim and options that you choose. The compact Model Y starts at $46,630 to $53,130 depending on trim and options.
Summary
The Kia EV9 is a great option for a family on the go that needs more seating and more space. Its larger size comes with a higher price tag than the compact Tesla Model Y. To find an electric SUV that best meets your needs and can comfortably fit your whole family, contact Alan Jay Kia today.