BMW iX vs Kia EV9
Comparing the 2026 BMW iX (from $75,150) with the 2025 Kia EV9 (from $54,900). The iX offers 279 miles of range while the EV9 offers 230 miles.
Quick Take
BMW iX packs the most punch, while Kia EV9 charges fastest.
Kia EV9
2025 • SUV
Fastest Charger
- 20 min 10-80% DC fast charge
- 235 kW peak charging speed
- Up to 304 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$75,150 - $111,500
$54,900 - $73,900
Range
279-364 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
402-650 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
3.6-4.9 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
100.1-113.4 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
7
Top Speed
124-155 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
3500 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
34 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
9.5 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
195.5"
197.4"
Width
77.6"
77.9"
Height
67.7"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
77.9 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
BMW iX vs Kia EV9: Which Should You Buy?
The Kia EV9 starts at $54,900, undercutting the BMW iX ($75,150) by about $20,500.
In its longest-range configuration the BMW iX covers up to 364 miles, 60 more than the Kia EV9's maximum of 304. At a DC fast charger, the Kia EV9 goes from 10-80% in about 20 minutes vs 34 for the BMW iX.
The Kia EV9 seats 7 to the BMW iX's 5.
Bottom line: pick the BMW iX if you want the most power, or the Kia EV9 if you want the shortest charging stops.
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