Global EV Comparison: Kia EV9 GT vs Cadillac Lyriq V
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General Info
Both vehicles have been announced, but are not yet in production. Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) will be sold in Europe, but Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) will not be available.
The two vehicles share the same body style: SUV.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Years of Production | 2025-… | 2025-… |
| Current Status | Announced | Announced |
| Country of Manufacture | South Korea | USA |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Market Availability | EU, USA | USA |
| Price Europe (New) | €89990 | - Price Europe (New) |
| GCC Score | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Range and Efficiency
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts a greater real-world range, a larger battery, and superior energy efficiency compared to the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…).
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Range (EPA) | 402 km | 459 km |
| Range (WLTP) | 505 km | - Range (WLTP) |
| Range (GCC) | 406 km | 436 km |
| Battery Capacity (Nominal) | 99.8 kWh | 106 kWh |
| Battery Capacity (Usable) | 96 kWh | 102 kWh |
| Efficiency per 100 km | 23.6 kWh/100 km | 23.4 kWh/100 km |
| Efficiency per kWh | 4.23 km/kWh | 4.27 km/kWh |
| Range and Efficiency Score | 5.1 | 5.5 |
Charging
The Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) features an advanced 800-volt architecture, whereas the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) relies on a standard 400-volt system.
The Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 210 kW, while the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) maxes out at 190 kW.
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 22 kW, whereas the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) is limited to 10.5 kW.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Max Charging Power (AC) | 10.5 kW | 22 kW |
| Max Charging Power (DC) | 210 kW | 190 kW |
| Architecture | 800 V | 400 V |
| Charge Port | CCS Type 2 | CCS Type 2 |
| Charging Score | 7.9 | 8 |
Performance
Both vehicles are all-wheel drive.
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 100 km/h.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Motor Type | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) | PMSM (front), PMSM (rear) |
| Motor Power (kW) | 373 kW | 458 kW |
| Motor Power (hp) | 501 hp | 615 hp |
| Motor Torque | 739 Nm | 880 Nm |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.6 s | 3.5 s |
| Top Speed | 220 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Performance Score | 6.4 | 6.9 |
Dimensions
The Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) is longer and taller, but about the same width as the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…).
Both models have similar wheelbase lengths.
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5015 mm | 4820 mm |
| Width (with Mirrors) | 2300 mm | 2207 mm |
| Width (w/o Mirrors) | 1980 mm | 1977 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1627 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 3094 mm |
Cargo and Towing
The Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) features a larger trunk, but the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) offers greater maximum cargo capacity when the rear seats are folded.
A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Kia EV9 GT (2025-…), but the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…) doesn’t have one.
The Kia EV9 GT (2025-…) is better suited for heavy loads, offering a greater towing capacity than the Cadillac Lyriq V (2025-…).
| Property | Kia EV9 GT | Cadillac Lyriq V |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 6, 7 | 5 |
| Curb Weight | 2648 kg | 2713 kg |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 333 l | 793 l |
| Cargo Volume (Max) | 2393 l | 1722 l |
| Cargo Volume (Frunk) | 52 l | - Cargo Volume (Frunk) |
| Towing Capacity | 2500 kg | 1587 kg |
| Cargo and Towing Score | 9.1 | 7.5 |
