Kia EV9 Long Range AWD vs Lexus RZ 500e

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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-… 2025-…
Current Status Produced Announced
Country of Manufacture South Korea, USA Japan
Body Style SUV SUV
Market Availability EU, USA EU, USA
Price Europe (New) €76490 - Price Europe (New)
Price Europe (Used) €69990 - Price Europe (Used)
GCC Score 7.3 7

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 (WLTP) 512 km 500 km
Range (GCC) 439 km 425 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 99.8 kWh 77 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 96 kWh 69.3 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 21.9 kWh/100 km 16.3 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 4.57 km/kWh 6.13 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.1 7.8

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 22 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 210 kW 150 kW
Architecture 800 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 7.9 7.8

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 AWD
Motor Type PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) PMSM (front), PMSM (rear)
Motor Power (kW) 283 kW 280 kW
Motor Power (hp) 380 hp 375 hp
Motor Torque 600 Nm 435 Nm
0-100 km/h 6 s 4.6 s
Top Speed 200 km/h 160 km/h
Performance Score 5.4 4.8

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 4805 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2300 mm - Width (with Mirrors)
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1980 mm 1895 mm
Height 1755 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 3100 mm 2850 mm

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 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD Lexus RZ 500e
Number of Seats 6, 7 5
Curb Weight 2664 kg 2100 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 333 l 522 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 2393 l 1451 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) 52 l - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity 2500 kg 1500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 9.1 7.1
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