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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-… Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
Current Status
Announced Current Status
Produced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
Japan Country of Manufacture
South Korea, USA Country of Manufacture
Body Style
SUV Body Style
SUV Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price USA (New)
- Price USA (New)
$63900 Price USA (New)
Price USA (Used)
- Price USA (Used)
$43995 Price USA (Used)
GCC Score
7 GCC Score
7.3 GCC Score
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 (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
311 mi Range (WLTP)
318 mi Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
264 mi Range (GCC)
273 mi Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
77 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
99.8 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
69.3 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
96 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 mi
26.3 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
35.2 kWh/100 mi Efficiency per 100 mi
Efficiency per kWh
3.81 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
2.84 mi/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
7.8 Range and Efficiency Score
6.1 Range and Efficiency Score
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 Max Charging Power (AC)
10.9 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
150 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
210 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
400 V Architecture
800 V Architecture
Charge Port
Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
CCS Type 1Tesla (NACS) Charge Port
Charging Score
7.8 Charging Score
7.9 Charging Score
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 Drive Type
AWD Drive Type
Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) Motor Type
Motor Power (kW)
280 kW Motor Power (kW)
283 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
375 hp Motor Power (hp)
380 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
321 lb-ft Motor Torque
443 lb-ft Motor Torque
0-60 mph
4.4 s 0-60 mph
5.7 s 0-60 mph
Top Speed
99 mph Top Speed
124 mph Top Speed
Performance Score
4.8 Performance Score
5.4 Performance Score
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 Length
197.2 in Length
Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
90.6 in Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
74.6 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
77.9 in Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
64.4 in Height
69.1 in Height
Wheelbase
112.2 in Wheelbase
122 in Wheelbase
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-…).