KIA EV9 vs Tesla Model X
How the KIA EV9 and the Tesla Model X compare on real-world range, battery size and efficiency. WLTP is a lab figure — the winter, motorway and city estimates below show what each car really does on the road.
Specifications side by side
| KIA EV9 | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| WLTP range | 350 mi | 358 mi |
| Usable battery | 96 kWh | 95 kWh |
| WLTP consumption | 20.2 kWh/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Model year | 2024 | 2024 |
Real-world range, side by side
| KIA EV9 | Tesla Model X | |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (−10 °C) | 232 mi | 237 mi |
| Warm weather (30 °C) | 332 mi | 340 mi |
| Motorway | 273 mi | 279 mi |
| City | 378 mi | 386 mi |
The verdict
- Longer range (WLTP)
- Tesla Model X
- Further in winter
- Tesla Model X
- More efficient
- Tesla Model X
Frequently asked questions
- Which has more range, the KIA EV9 or the Tesla Model X?
- On the official WLTP cycle the KIA EV9 is rated 350 mi and the Tesla Model X 358 mi. In cold winter driving (around −10 °C) expect roughly 232 mi from the KIA EV9 and 237 mi from the Tesla Model X.
- Which electric car is more efficient?
- Efficiency is the WLTP energy use per 100 km, where lower is better — compare the consumption figures in the table above. The more efficient car uses less electricity for the same distance, so it costs less to charge.