Compare Hyundai Kona Electric vs Polestar 3 vs Cadillac Optiq vs Volvo C40 Recharge vs Kia EV9
Quick Take
Hyundai Kona Electric wins on price, Polestar 3 goes the distance, Cadillac Optiq is quickest off the line, and Kia EV9 fits families best.
Hyundai Kona Electric
2025 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $32,975
- About $126 per mile of range
- Up to 261 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Polestar 3
2025 • SUV
Longest Range
- Up to 350 mi EPA-rated range
- 111 kWh battery
- 30 min 10-80% DC fast charge
Cadillac Optiq
2027 • SUV
Quickest 0-60
- 0-60 mph as quick as 3.5s
- Up to 519 hp
- Up to 650 lb-ft of torque
- 114 mph top speed
Kia EV9
2025 • SUV
Best for Families
- Seats 7
- 81.7 cu ft cargo capacity
- 197.4" long
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$32,975 - $41,150
$67,500 - $79,400
$52,695 - $69,295
$54,895 - $56,645
$54,900 - $73,900
Range
200-261 miles
279-350 miles
278-317 miles
257-297 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
133-201 hp
299-517 hp
315-519 hp
248-402 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
7.6-8 sec
4.5-7.5 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
4.6-6.9 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
48.6-64.8 kWh
111 kWh
85 kWh
82 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
7
Top Speed
101-107 mph
112-130 mph
114 mph
112 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
2000-3500 lbs
1500 lbs
2000 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
43 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
4.9 hrs (0-100%)
11 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
171.5"
192.9"
189.8"
174.8"
197.4"
Width
71.9"
83.2"
75.3"
75.2"
77.9"
Height
61.4"
64.1"
64.3"
62.8"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
63.7 cu ft
49.8 cu ft
57 cu ft
49 cu ft
81.7 cu ft