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General Info
The Kia EV9 Long Range AWD (2023-…) is currently produced, it has a starting price of €76490. Although the Lexus RZ 500e (2025-…) has been announced, it is not yet in production and will not be available for sale in Europe.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
Property
Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Lexus RZ 500e
Years of Production
2023-… Years of Production
2025-… Years of Production
Current Status
Produced Current Status
Announced Current Status
Country of Manufacture
South Korea, USA Country of Manufacture
Japan Country of Manufacture
Body Style
SUV Body Style
SUV Body Style
Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
EU, USA Market Availability
Price Europe (New)
€76490 Price Europe (New)
- Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used)
€69990 Price Europe (Used)
- Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score
7.3 GCC Score
7 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
Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Lexus RZ 500e
Range (EPA)
451 km Range (EPA)
- Range (EPA)
Range (WLTP)
512 km Range (WLTP)
500 km Range (WLTP)
Range (GCC)
439 km Range (GCC)
425 km Range (GCC)
Battery Capacity (Nominal)
99.8 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
77 kWh Battery Capacity (Nominal)
Battery Capacity (Usable)
96 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
69.3 kWh Battery Capacity (Usable)
Efficiency per 100 km
21.9 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
16.3 kWh/100 km Efficiency per 100 km
Efficiency per kWh
4.57 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
6.13 km/kWh Efficiency per kWh
Range and Efficiency Score
6.1 Range and Efficiency Score
7.8 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 10.5 kW.
Property
Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Lexus RZ 500e
Max Charging Power (AC)
10.5 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
22 kW Max Charging Power (AC)
Max Charging Power (DC)
210 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
150 kW Max Charging Power (DC)
Architecture
800 V Architecture
400 V Architecture
Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
CCS Type 2 Charge Port
Charging Score
7.9 Charging Score
7.8 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 0-100 km/h time.
Property
Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Lexus RZ 500e
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)
283 kW Motor Power (kW)
280 kW Motor Power (kW)
Motor Power (hp)
380 hp Motor Power (hp)
375 hp Motor Power (hp)
Motor Torque
600 Nm Motor Torque
435 Nm Motor Torque
0-100 km/h
6 s 0-100 km/h
4.6 s 0-100 km/h
Top Speed
200 km/h Top Speed
160 km/h Top Speed
Performance Score
5.4 Performance Score
4.8 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
Kia EV9 Long Range AWD
Lexus RZ 500e
Length
5010 mm Length
4805 mm Length
Width (with Mirrors)
2300 mm Width (with Mirrors)
- Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors)
1980 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
1895 mm Width (w/o Mirrors)
Height
1755 mm Height
1635 mm Height
Wheelbase
3100 mm Wheelbase
2850 mm 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-…).