The 2025 Kia EV6 vs. the 2025 Kia EV9: Electric SUV Showdown

One of the most frequent questions we get here at your Kia dealership is about the differences between the EV6 and EV9. Both are incredible all-electric vehicles, but they offer unique features that cater to different needs.

Segment and Seating Capacity

The EV6 and EV9 are made for different kinds of drivers. The EV6, the smaller of the two, is ideal for anyone who wants an everyday five-seater crossover with a wagon/ hot hatch vibe. The EV9, on the other hand, is the EV6’s bigger sibling, offering seating for six when equipped with second-row captain’s chairs or seven with the standard second-row bench seats.

Now, let’s put the spaciousness of this vehicle into perspective. It has more passenger room than the 2024 Tesla Model X and 2024 BMW X7, and it outshines the 2024 Rivian R1S when it comes to cargo space behind the third row. Simply put, the EV9 has space for everyone and everything.

Battery, Range, and Charging

For 2025, the EV6 gets a boost with larger battery options: the standard 63 kWh battery (up from 58 kWh) and the available 84 kWh battery. The 84 kWh unit is expected to offer 319 miles of range in Light LR, Wind, and GT-Line trims with rear-wheel drive. Similarly, the EV9 offers two battery options: the standard 76.1 kWh battery that’s good for 230 miles and the 99.8 kWh option that delivers up to 304 miles of range.

Ultra-fast charging continues to be a key feature of both the EV6 and EV9, with the EV9 juicing up from 10 to 80% in as little as 24 minutes. The EV6 might be a tad quicker, thanks to its smaller batteries. A welcome update for both models is the adoption of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, making charging more convenient than ever.

Performance

The performance of the EV6 spans a wide range, starting at 167 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft of torque on the entry-level model, all the way up to a thrilling 601 horsepower and 545 lb.-ft of torque in the GT trim. Given the EV6’s compact size, that kind of power makes for a seriously fun ride.

In contrast, the 2025 EV9 starts at 201 horsepower and 258 horsepower on the Light Long Range RWD trim (the base model gets a bit more power at 215 hp). It maxes out at 379 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft of torque during normal operation, but with the boost mode engaged, peak torque jumps to 517 lb.-ft, giving you a nice punch of acceleration. In fact, the EV9 can hit 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds!

There’s so much to say about these EVs, but why not come by Kia of Marin in Novato, CA, and see them in person? We’ll let the cars do the talking, and we’re sure you’ll be impressed once you take a closer look.

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