Kia EV9 vs Polestar 3
Comparing the 2025 Kia EV9 (from $54,900) with the 2025 Polestar 3 (from $67,500). The EV9 offers 230 miles of range while the 3 offers 350 miles.
Quick Take
Kia EV9 fits families best, while Polestar 3 packs the most punch.
Kia EV9
2025 • SUV
Best for Families
- Seats 7
- 81.7 cu ft cargo capacity
- 197.4" long
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Polestar 3
2025 • SUV
Most Powerful
- Up to 517 hp
- Up to 671 lb-ft of torque
- 0-60 mph as quick as 4.5s
- 130 mph top speed
Price
$54,900 - $73,900
$67,500 - $79,400
Range
230-304 miles
279-350 miles
Horsepower
201-379 hp
299-517 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-8.8 sec
4.5-7.5 sec
Battery Size
76.1-99.8 kWh
111 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
Seats
7
5
Top Speed
118 mph
112-130 mph
Towing Capacity
5000 lbs
2000-3500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
20 min (10-80%)
Unknown
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
Unknown
Length
197.4"
192.9"
Width
77.9"
83.2"
Height
70.1"
64.1"
Cargo Capacity
81.7 cu ft
Unknown
Kia EV9 vs Polestar 3: Which Should You Buy?
The Kia EV9 starts at $54,900, undercutting the Polestar 3 ($67,500) by about $12,500.
In its longest-range configuration the Polestar 3 covers up to 350 miles, 46 more than the Kia EV9's maximum of 304.
The Kia EV9 seats 7 to the Polestar 3's 5.
Bottom line: pick the Kia EV9 if you need room for the whole crew, or the Polestar 3 if you want the most power.
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