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Kia EV9 vs Rivian R1S

Comparing the 2025 Kia EV9 (from $54,900) with the 2025 Rivian R1S (from $83,990). The EV9 offers 230 miles of range while the R1S offers 329 miles.

Quick Take

Kia EV9 charges fastest, while Rivian R1S tows the most.

Kia EV9

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Kia EV9

Fastest Charger

  • 20 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 235 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 304 mi EPA-rated range
Rivian R1S

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Rivian R1S

Best for Towing

  • 7,700 lb towing capacity
  • Up to 1025 hp
  • AWD drivetrain
Price
$54,900 - $73,900
$83,990 - $121,990
Range
230-304 miles
329-410 miles
Horsepower
201-379 hp
665-1025 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-8.8 sec
2.6-3.4 sec
Battery Size
76.1-99.8 kWh
135-180 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Seats
7
7
Top Speed
118 mph
111-130 mph
Towing Capacity
5000 lbs
7700 lbs
DC Fast Charging
20 min (10-80%)
41 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7 hrs (0-100%)
11 hrs (0-100%)
Length
197.4"
200.8"
Width
77.9"
81.8"
Height
70.1"
77.3"
Cargo Capacity
81.7 cu ft
104.7 cu ft

Kia EV9 vs Rivian R1S: Which Should You Buy?

The Kia EV9 starts at $54,900, undercutting the Rivian R1S ($83,990) by about $29,000.

In its longest-range configuration the Rivian R1S covers up to 410 miles, 106 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 41 for the Rivian R1S.

The Rivian R1S offers 104.7 cu ft of cargo space vs 81.7 for the Kia EV9.

Bottom line: pick the Kia EV9 if you want the shortest charging stops, or the Rivian R1S if you tow.

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