Compare Polestar 3 vs Rivian R2 vs Mercedes-Benz EQB vs Cadillac Optiq vs Kia EV9
Quick Take
Rivian R2 wins on price, while Kia EV9 charges fastest.
Rivian R2
2026 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $44,990
- About $130 per mile of range
- Up to 345 mi EPA-rated range
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
Price
$67,500 - $79,400
$44,990 - $57,990
$53,050 - $60,850
$52,695 - $69,295
$54,900 - $73,900
Range
279-350 miles
275-345 miles
205-250 miles
278-317 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
299-517 hp
350-656 hp
188-288 hp
315-519 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-7.5 sec
3.6-5.9 sec
5.8-8.5 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
111 kWh
87.9 kWh
70.5 kWh
85 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
7
5
7
Top Speed
112-130 mph
130 mph
99 mph
114 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
2000-3500 lbs
3500-4400 lbs
Unknown
1500 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
29 min (10-80%)
35 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
11 hrs (0-100%)
Unknown
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
192.9"
185.9"
184.4"
189.8"
197.4"
Width
83.2"
78.1"
72.2"
75.3"
77.9"
Height
64.1"
66.9"
65.6"
64.3"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
49.8 cu ft
90.1 cu ft
61.8 cu ft
57 cu ft
81.7 cu ft