Lexus RZ 500e vs Kia EV9 Long Range AWD

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General Info

The Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of $63900. The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) is announced, but not yet in production.

The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.

Property Lexus RZ 500e Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Years of Production 2025-… 2023-…
Current Status Announced Produced
Country of Manufacture Japan South Korea, USA
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price USA (New) - Price USA (New) $63900
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $43995
GCC Score 7 7.3

Range and Efficiency

While the Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…).

Property Lexus RZ 500e Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 280 mi
Range (WLTP) 311 mi 318 mi
Range (GCC) 264 mi 273 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 77 kWh 99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 69.3 kWh 96 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 26.3 kWh/100 mi 35.2 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 3.81 mi/kWh 2.84 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 7.8 6.1

Charging

The Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.

The Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 210 kW, while the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) maxes out at 150 kW.

The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) is limited to 10.9 kW.

Property Lexus RZ 500e Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Max Charging Power (AC) 22 kW 10.9 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 150 kW 210 kW
Architecture 400 V 800 V
Charge Port Tesla (NACS) CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS)
Charging Score 7.8 7.9

Performance

Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.

Although the Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) has more power, the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) achieves a faster 0-60 mph time.

Property Lexus RZ 500e Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Drive Type AWD AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 280 kW 283 kW
Motor Power (hp) 375 hp 380 hp
Motor Torque 321 lb-ft 443 lb-ft
0-60 mph 4.4 s 5.7 s
Top Speed 99 mph 124 mph
Performance Score 4.8 5.4

Dimensions

The Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) is longer, wider, and taller.

The Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Lexus RZ 500e Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Length 189.1 in 197.2 in
Width (with Mirrors) - Width (with Mirrors) 90.6 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 74.6 in 77.9 in
Height 64.4 in 69.1 in
Wheelbase 112.2 in 122 in

Cargo and Towing

The Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…), but the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) doesn’t have one.

The Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…).

Property Lexus RZ 500e Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Number of Seats 5 6, 7
Curb Weight 4630 lb 5688 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 34.1 ft3 20.2 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 51.2 ft3 84.5 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.8 ft3
Towing Capacity 3307 lb 3500 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 7.1 9.1
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