Compare Polestar 3 vs Tesla Model Y vs Cadillac Optiq vs Volvo EX40 vs Kia EV9
Quick Take
Tesla Model Y wins on price, while Kia EV9 fits families best.
Tesla Model Y
2026 • SUV
Best Value
- Starts at $39,990
- About $112 per mile of range
- Up to 357 mi EPA-rated range
Kia EV9
2025 • SUV
Best for Families
- Seats 7
- 81.7 cu ft cargo capacity
- 197.4" long
- Apple CarPlay + Android Auto
Price
$67,500 - $79,400
$39,990 - $57,990
$52,695 - $69,295
$53,795 - $55,545
$54,900 - $73,900
Range
279-350 miles
306-357 miles
278-317 miles
240-296 miles
230-304 miles
Horsepower
299-517 hp
258-460 hp
315-519 hp
248-402 hp
201-379 hp
0-60 mph
4.5-7.5 sec
3.3-6.8 sec
3.5-5.5 sec
4.6-6.9 sec
4.5-8.8 sec
Battery Size
111 kWh
69.5-84.6 kWh
85 kWh
82 kWh
76.1-99.8 kWh
Drive Type
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
Seats
5
5
5
5
7
Top Speed
112-130 mph
125-155 mph
114 mph
112 mph
115-124 mph
Towing Capacity
2000-3500 lbs
3500 lbs
1500 lbs
2000 lbs
5000 lbs
DC Fast Charging
30 min (10-80%)
30 min (10-80%)
27 min (10-80%)
28 min (10-80%)
20 min (10-80%)
Level 2 Charging
11 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
8 hrs (0-100%)
7 hrs (0-100%)
Length
192.9"
187"
189.8"
174.8"
197.4"
Width
83.2"
75.6"
75.3"
73.7"
77.9"
Height
64.1"
64"
64.3"
64.8"
70.1"
Cargo Capacity
49.8 cu ft
76 cu ft
57 cu ft
57.5 cu ft
81.7 cu ft