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Compare Nissan Leaf vs Rivian R1S vs Volvo C40 Recharge vs Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV9

Quick Take

Nissan Leaf wins on price, Rivian R1S tows the most, and Kia EV9 charges fastest.

Nissan Leaf

2026SUV

Nissan Leaf

Best Value

  • Starts at $29,990
  • About $99 per mile of range
  • Up to 303 mi EPA-rated range
  • Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Rivian R1S

2025SUV

Rivian R1S

Best for Towing

  • 7,700 lb towing capacity
  • Up to 1025 hp
  • AWD drivetrain
Cadillac Optiq

2027SUV

Cadillac Optiq
Kia EV9

2025SUV

Kia EV9

Fastest Charger

  • 20 min 10-80% DC fast charge
  • 235 kW peak charging speed
  • Up to 304 mi EPA-rated range
Price
$29,990 - $38,990
$83,990 - $121,990
$54,895 - $56,645
$52,695 - $69,295
$54,900 - $73,900
Range
259-303 miles
329-410 miles
257-297 miles
278-317 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
214 hp
665-1025 hp
248-402 hp
315-519 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
6.8 sec
2.6-3.4 sec
4.6-6.9 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
75 kWh
135-180 kWh
82 kWh
85 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
7
5
5
7
Top Speed
98 mph
111-130 mph
112 mph
114 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
Unknown
7700 lbs
2000 lbs
1500 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
35 min (10-80%)
41 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
7.5 hrs (0-100%)
11 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
173.4"
200.8"
174.8"
189.8"
197.4"
Width
71.3"
81.8"
75.2"
75.3"
77.9"
Height
61.3"
77.3"
62.8"
64.3"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
55.5 cu ft
104.7 cu ft
49 cu ft
57 cu ft
81.7 cu ft
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