Compare Nissan Ariya vs Polestar 3 vs Kia EV9 vs Scout Traveler vs Cadillac Optiq
Quick Take
Nissan Ariya wins on price, Kia EV9 charges fastest, and Scout Traveler tows the most.
Nissan Ariya
2025 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $39,770
- About $138 per mile of range
- Up to 289 mi EPA-rated range
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
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
Scout Traveler
2027 • SUV
Coming Soon
Best for Towing
- 7,000 lb towing capacity
- AWD drivetrain
Price
$39,770 - $54,370
$67,500 - $79,400
$54,900 - $73,900
$57,500
$52,695 - $69,295
Range
205-289 miles
279-350 miles
230-304 miles
350 miles
278-317 miles
Horsepower
214-389 hp
299-517 hp
201-379 hp
Unknown
315-519 hp
0-60 mph
4.8-7.2 sec
4.5-7.5 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
3.5 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
Battery Size
63-87 kWh
111 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
120 kWh
85 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
RWD
AWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
7
6
5
Top Speed
99 mph
112-130 mph
115-124 mph
Unknown
114 mph
Towing Capacity
1500 lbs
2000-3500 lbs
5000 lbs
7000 lbs
1500 lbs
DC Fast Charging
Unknown
30 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Unknown
27 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
Unknown
11 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Unknown
8 hrs (0-100%)
Length
182.9"
192.9"
197.4"
207.9"
189.8"
Width
74.8"
83.2"
77.9"
91.6"
75.3"
Height
65.4"
64.1"
70.1"
76.3"
64.3"
Cargo Capacity
59.7 cu ft
49.8 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
Unknown
57 cu ft