Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD vs Nio EL8 vs Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor AWD LP

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Model	Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD	Nio EL8	Rivian R1S Performance Dual-Motor AWD LP MY2022 MY2023 MY2024


Starting price	$71,900 (USA) A$121,000 (Australia)	~$80,460 (Norway)	Unknown
Body type	SUV	SUV	SUV
World premiere	Friday, March 31, 2023	Thursday, June 13, 2024	Monday, November 26, 2018
Delivery start	December 2023	October 2024	December 2021
Model status	In production	In production	Discontinued

WLTP range	512-505 km (318-314 miles)	510-493 km (317-306 miles) / 390-379 km (242-236 miles)
WLTP consumption	19.14-19.41 kWh/100km (3.2-3.2 mi/kWh )	17.65-18.26 kWh/100km (3.5-3.4 mi/kWh )18.08-18.60 kWh/100km (3.4-3.3 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss	22.3-22.8 kWh/100km (2.8-2.7 mi/kWh )	21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 mi/kWh )21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 mi/kWh )
EPA range	260 miles (418 km)		320 miles (515 km)
EPA consumption	2.7 mi/kWh (23.4 kWh/100km)		2.6 mi/kWh (24.3 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition	21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh )	18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )	25 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition	467 km (290 miles)	486 km (302 miles) / 381 km (237 miles)	500 km (311 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition	23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )	23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )	27.0 kWh/100km(2.3 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition	426 km (265 miles)	391 km (243 miles) / 307 km (191 miles)	463 km (288 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition	26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh )	24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )	30 kWh/100km(2.1 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition	377 km (234 miles)	367 km (228 miles) / 288 km (179 miles)	417 km (259 miles)

Top speed	200 kph (124 mph)	200 kph (124 mph)	201 kph (125 mph)
Peak power	283 kW (384.8 hp / 379.5 bhp)	480 kW (652.6 hp / 643.7 bhp)	489 kW (664.9 hp / 655.8 bhp)
Electrical torque output	700 nm (516.6 ft-lb)	850 nm (627.3 ft-lb)	1123 nm (828.8 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph)	5.3 s	4.1 s	3.6 s

Drive type	AWD	AWD	AWD
Motor setup	One motor on front and one motor rear axle	One motor on front and one motor rear axle	One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology	PMSM	ASM front and PMSM rear

Front brake type	Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons)	Fixed caliper disc (6 pistons)	Fixed caliper disc (6 pistons)
Rear brake type	Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)	Floating caliper disc (2 pistons)	Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter	360 mm (14.17")		343 mm (13.50")
Rear disc diameter	340 mm (13.39")		328 mm (12.91")
Front disc type	Ventilated cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Rear disc type	Cast iron	Cast iron	Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s)	Hold	Creep	Hold
Lift-up-regen levels	0 / 1 / 2 / 3	Standard / Low / Minimal	High / Medium
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting

Number of suspension options	1 (standard)	1 (standard)	1 (Standard)
Suspension type front	MacPherson strut	Double wishbone	Double wishbone
Suspension type rear	Multi-link	Multi-link	Multi-link
Spring type front	Coil Spring	Air Spring	Air Spring
Spring type rear	Coil Spring	Air Spring	Air Spring
Adaptive damping front	Not Available	Standard feature	Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear	Not Available	Standard feature	Standard feature
Adjustable height front	Not Available	Standard feature	Standard feature
Adjustable height rear	Not Available	Standard feature	Standard feature
Ground clearance	177 mm (6.97")	110 - 200 mm (4.33" - 7.87")	205 - 365 mm (8.07" - 14.37")

Length	5015 mm (197.4")	5099 mm (200.7")	5100 mm (200.8")
Height	1780 mm (70.1")	1750 mm (68.9")	1966 mm (77.4")
Width excluding mirrors	1980 mm (78.0")	1989 mm (78.3")	2077 mm (81.8")
Width including mirrors	mm (")	2199 mm (86.6")	2212 mm (87.1")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area	0.28 / Unknown	0.25 / Unknown	0.28 / 3.89 m² (41.9 sq ft)
Wheelbase	3100 mm (122.0")	3070 mm (120.9")	3076 mm (121.1")
Turning circle	12.4 meter (488.2")	12.4 meter (488.2")	13.2 meter (519.7")
Curb weight	2637 kg (5813.6 lbs)	2612 kg (5758.5 lbs)	3137 kg (6915.9 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR)	3190 kg (7032.7 lbs)	3190 kg (7032.7 lbs)	3470 kg (7650.0 lbs)
Max roof cargo	100 kg (220.5 lbs)	100 kg (220.5 lbs)	113 kg (249.1 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver	553 kg (1219.2 lbs)	578 kg (1274.3 lbs)	333 kg (734.1 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked	2500 kg (5511.6 lbs)	2000 kg (4409.2 lbs)	3500 kg (7716.2 lbs)
Trunk capacity	333 liter (11.8 cu-ft)	552 liter (19.5 cu-ft)	498 liter (17.6 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded	2393 liter (84.5 cu-ft) (828 liter / 29.2 cu-ft with third row down)	(810 liter / 28.6 cu-ft with third row down)	2965 liter (104.7 cu-ft) (1132 liter / 40.0 cu-ft with third row down)

HMI type	Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons	Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons	Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display	Standard feature	Standard feature	Not Available
Voice control	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Gesture control	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Digital driver display	Yes 12.3"	Yes 9.8"	Yes 12.3"
Infotainment screen	Yes 12.3"	Yes 11.3"	Yes 15.3"
In-car navigation	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support	Standard feature	Not Available	Not Available
Android Auto support	Standard feature	Not Available	Not Available

Map provider	HERE Technologies	Baidu	Google Maps
Online map updates	Yes	Yes	Yes
Real time traffic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Route planning with charging planning	Yes	Yes	Yes
Satellite image map	No	No	Yes
Voice controlled	Yes	Yes	Yes
Voice guiding	Yes	Yes	Yes

LED matrix headlights	Standard feature	Standard feature	Not Available
Auto dimming headlights	Standard feature	Standard feature	Not Available
Cornering lights	Not Available	Standard feature	Standard feature
Swiveling headlights	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Headlight washers	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

Anti-Lock Braking System	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering	Standard feature	Not Available	Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA)	Standard feature	Standard feature	Not Available
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA)	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Electronic stability control	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Exit warning	Standard feature	Standard feature	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Lane departure warning	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Lane keeping	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Night Vision	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature

Ultrasonic sensors	On bumper front On bumper front On bumper front left corner On bumper front right corner On bumper front left side On bumper front right side On bumper rear left side On bumper rear right side On bumper rear left corner On bumper rear right corner On bumper rear On bumper rear	Left front corner Front Right front corner Left front side Right front side Left rear side Right rear side Left rear corner Rear center Right rear corner Left B-pillar Right B-pillar	On bumper front On bumper front On bumper front left corner On bumper front right corner On bumper front left side On bumper front right side On bumper rear left side On bumper rear right side On bumper rear left corner On bumper rear right corner On bumper rear On bumper rear
Cameras	Top center windshield Front (Optional) On left wing mirror (Optional) On right wing mirror (Optional) Rear center (Optional)	Front Left front corner Right front corner On left wing mirror On right wing mirror Left rear corner Right rear corner Rear center	Top center windshield Front On left wing mirror On right wing mirror Rear center On left wing mirror On right wing mirror On left wing mirror On right wing mirror Top center windshield
Radar sensors	Front Left front corner Right front corner Left rear corner Right rear corner	Front Left front corner Right front corner Left rear corner Right rear corner	Front Left rear corner Right rear corner
Lidar sensors	N/A	Top center windshield	N/A
ADAS processors	—	NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS	Mobileye EyeQ4 — 2.5 TOPS

Battery gross	99.8 kWh	100 kWh / 75 kWh	135 kWh
Battery net	98 kWh	90 kWh / 70.5 kWh	125 kWh
Cathode Materials	NMC	NCM / NCM	NMC
Nominal voltage	552 V	358 V / 386 V	400 V
Battery weight	566.5 kg (1248.9 lbs)	555 kg (1223.6 lbs) / 535 kg (1179.5 lbs)	770 kg (1697.6 lbs)
Pack configuration	152s3p	96s2p / 118s1p	108s72p
Battery type	Cell to Module	Cell to Pack / —	Cylindrical
Battery chemistry	NMC	NCM / NCM	NMC

Charging curve (click for full size)
Max DC charging	233 kW	240 kW 109 kW	207 kW
Charging time 0 - 100%	1 h 7 m 40 s	1 h 3 m 15 s	1 h 46 m 27 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100%	86.9 kW	85.4 kW / 64.0 kW	70.5 kW
Charging time 10-100%	1 h 3 m 33 s	58 m 8 s	1 h 42 m 24 s
Average charging speed 10-100%	83.3 kW	83.6 kW / 65.1 kW	65.9 kW
Charging time 10-80%	24 m 22 s	21 m 31 s	42 m 50 s
Average charging speed 10-80%	168.9 kW	175.6 kW / 85.3 kW	122.5 kW
Charging time 10-90%	37 m 34 s	28 m 41 s	59 m 2 s
Average charging speed 10-90%	125.2 kW	150.6 kW / 81.2 kW	101.6 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Manual battery heating	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature

Interior category	Functional	Minimalistic	Functional
Interior quality	High quality	Premium	High quality
Console design	Floating console	Split level console	Floating console
Interior design	Light Gray & Black GT-Line SynTex Seat Trim Interior colors: Light Gray Black Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1 Black & Brown GT-Line SynTex Suede Seat Trim Interior colors: Brown Black Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1 Dark Gray & Navy GT-Line SynTex Seat Trim Interior colors: Dark Gray Black Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1	Graphite Gray Interior colors: Dark Gray Black Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1 Sephia Brown Interior colors: Brown Black Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1 Palazzo Beige Interior colors: Beige Black Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1	Black Mountain + Dark Ash Wood Interior colors: Beige Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1 Ocean Coast + Dark Ash Wood Interior colors: Beige Seat colours: 1 Headliner colours: 1
Storage	Cup holder First row center console Cup holder First row center console Cup holder Second row armrest Cup holder Second row armrest Cup holder Third row right side Cup holder Third row right side Cup holder Third row left side Glove compartment Dash passenger side Console storage First row center console Under floor storage Trunk	Door pocket Left front door Door pocket Right front door Door pocket Left rear door Door pocket Right rear door Glove compartment Dash passenger side Center console First row center console Cup holder Rear of first row center console Rear armrest storage Second row armrest	Glove compartment Dash passenger side Cup holder First row center console Cup holder First row center console Cup holder Second row armrest Cup holder Second row armrest

Seating capacity	6, 7)	6	7
Front seats options	1	1	1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options)	10	10	8
Seat depth adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest	Standard feature	Standard electric feature	Not Available
Length adjustable headrest	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Adjustable thigh support	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
Memory	Standard driver, not available passenger	Standard feature	Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature	Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Massage function	Standard driver, not available passenger	Standard feature	Not Available

Backrest angle adjustment	Standard feature / Unknown / Standard feature	Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature	Standard feature
Seat heating	Standard feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature	Standard feature / Standard feature	Standard feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation	Standard feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature	Not Available / Standard feature	Unknown
Massage function	Not Available / Not Available / Not Available	Not Available / Standard feature	Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment	Not Available / Not Available / Not Available	Not Available / Not Available	Not Available
Foldable seats	Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature	Not Available / Not Available	Standard feature

Paint colors	10	5	9
Wheel options	3	3	1
Wheel size (front/rear)	235/55R19 / 235/55R19 255/45R20 / 255/45R20 285/45R21 / 285/45R21	265/50R20 / 265/50R20 265/45R21 / 265/45R21 265/40R22 / 265/40R22	275/55R21 / 275/55R21

Available climate systems	1	1	1
Climate zones	3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear	5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow	:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow
Preclimatization	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Pet mode	Not Available	Standard feature	Standard feature
Camping mode	Not Available	Standard feature	Standard feature

Airbags	Steering wheel In-dash front of passenger Left windows Right windows Side driver Side passenger Left side second row Right side second row Between front seats	Steering wheel In-dash front of passenger Side driver Side passenger Left windows Right windows Knee driver	Steering wheel In-dash front of passenger Left windows Right windows Side driver Side passenger Knee driver Knee passenger
Seatbelts	Pyrotechnic pretensioner Pyrotechnic pretensioner Pyrotechnic pretensioner Pyrotechnic pretensioner Pyrotechnic pretensioner	Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter	Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner

Keyless entry	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Keyless go	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Use Phone as key	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Alarm system	Standard feature	Standard feature	Standard feature
Dash cam	Not Available	Not Available	Standard feature
Parking surveillance	Not Available	Not Available	Standard feature

App name	Kia Connect	NIO	Rivian
Change charging target	Yes	Yes	Yes
See car location	Yes	Yes	Yes
Lock/unlock car	Yes	Yes	Yes
Open/close windows	No	Yes	Yes
Start/Stop Precondition	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remote parking	Yes	No	No
Schedule charging	Yes	Yes	Yes
See driving history	Yes	No	Yes
Trigger horn/lights	No	Yes	Yes

Light Gray & Black GT-Line SynTex Seat Trim

Black & Brown GT-Line SynTex Suede Seat Trim

Dark Gray & Navy GT-Line SynTex Seat Trim

Graphite Gray

Sephia Brown

Palazzo Beige

Black Mountain + Dark Ash Wood

Ocean Coast + Dark Ash Wood