Comparing 2026 Light RWD vs 2026 Long (Asia, 3-row variant) (representative trims)
| Metric | Kia EV9 | Tesla Model Y Long (Asia) |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | $54,900 | — |
| Pre-Owned Price | $34,000 - $40,000 | TBD |
| Destination | $1,645 | — |
| OTD (New) | $60,843 | TBD |
| OTD (Pre-Owned) | $36,945 - $43,305 | TBD |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD (likely) |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | TBD |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 413 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph | 7.7 sec | — |
| Curb Weight | 5,093 lbs | — |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | — |
| Range & Charging | ||
| EPA Range | 230 mi | TBD (market-specific) |
| Battery | 76.1 kWh | TBD |
| Charging Type | NACS (+CCS adpt) | NACS / GB-T |
| DC Fast Charge | 235 kW | 250 kW |
| DC 10–80% | 20 min | 28 min |
| Onboard AC | 10.9 kW | TBD kW |
| L2 10–80% | 5.3 hrs | TBD hrs |
| L2 10–100% | 6.5 hrs | TBD hrs |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Length | 197.2 in | 195.6 in |
| Width | 77.9 in | 75.6 in |
| Height | 68.9 in | 65.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in | 6.6 in |
| 3rd Row Legroom | 30.8 in | — |
| 3rd Row Headroom | 39.5 in | — |
| Self-Driving | ||
| Self Driving Tier | Advanced L2 | L2+ Point-to-Point |
| SAE Level | 2 | 2 |
| Self Driving System | Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist) | Tesla Autopilot / FSD availability varies by region |
| Infotainment | ||
| Car Software | Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment | Tesla OS |
| Center Display | 12.3" touchscreen w/ nav | 15.4" center touchscreen |
| Gauge Cluster | 12.3" digital cluster | None |
| HUD | No | No |
| Other Displays | 5.3" HVAC display | — |
| Audio | 8-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line) | Premium (trim dependent) |
| Driver Profiles | Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings) | Driver profiles supported |
| Cargo & Storage | ||
| Frunk | 1.8 cu ft | 4.1 cu ft |
| Behind 3rd Row | 20.2 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
| Behind 2nd Row | 43.5 cu ft | 38 cu ft |
| Behind 1st Row | 81.7 cu ft | 85.6 cu ft |
| Fold Flat | Yes | Partial |
| Floor Width (Wheel Wells) | 41.5 in | — |
Pricing
MSRP
Kia EV9$54,900
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
Pre-Owned Price
Kia EV9$34,000 - $40,000
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD
Destination
Kia EV9$1,645
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
OTD (New)
Kia EV9$60,843
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD
OTD (Pre-Owned)
Kia EV9$36,945 - $43,305
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD
Powertrain & Performance
Drivetrain
Kia EV9RWD
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)AWD (likely)
Horsepower
Kia EV9215 hp
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD
Torque
Kia EV9258 lb-ft
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)413 lb-ft
0–60 mph
Kia EV97.7 sec
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
Curb Weight
Kia EV95,093 lbs
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
Towing Capacity
Kia EV92,000 lbs
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
Range & Charging
EPA Range
Kia EV9230 mi
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD (market-specific)
Battery
Kia EV976.1 kWh
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD
Charging Type
Kia EV9NACS (+CCS adpt)
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)NACS / GB-T
DC Fast Charge
Kia EV9235 kW
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)250 kW
DC 10–80%
Kia EV920 min
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)28 min
Onboard AC
Kia EV910.9 kW
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD kW
L2 10–80%
Kia EV95.3 hrs
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD hrs
L2 10–100%
Kia EV96.5 hrs
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)TBD hrs
Dimensions
Seats
Kia EV97
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)7
Length
Kia EV9197.2 in
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)195.6 in
Width
Kia EV977.9 in
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)75.6 in
Height
Kia EV968.9 in
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)65.7 in
Ground Clearance
Kia EV97 in
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)6.6 in
3rd Row Legroom
Kia EV930.8 in
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
3rd Row Headroom
Kia EV939.5 in
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
Self-Driving
Self Driving Tier
Kia EV9Advanced L2
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)L2+ Point-to-Point
SAE Level
Kia EV92
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)2
Self Driving System
Kia EV9Kia HDA 2 (Lane Following Assist + Lane Change Assist)
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)Tesla Autopilot / FSD availability varies by region
Infotainment
Car Software
Kia EV9Android Auto + Apple CarPlay; ccNC infotainment
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)Tesla OS
Center Display
Kia EV912.3" touchscreen w/ nav
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)15.4" center touchscreen
Gauge Cluster
Kia EV912.3" digital cluster
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)None
HUD
Kia EV9No
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)No
Other Displays
Kia EV95.3" HVAC display
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—
Audio
Kia EV98-speaker sound system w/ amp (Meridian upgrade on Land/GT-Line)
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)Premium (trim dependent)
Driver Profiles
Kia EV9Digital Key 2.0 + Fingerprint module (driver recognition/settings)
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)Driver profiles supported
Cargo & Storage
Frunk
Kia EV91.8 cu ft
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)4.1 cu ft
Behind 3rd Row
Kia EV920.2 cu ft
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)14.8 cu ft
Behind 2nd Row
Kia EV943.5 cu ft
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)38 cu ft
Behind 1st Row
Kia EV981.7 cu ft
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)85.6 cu ft
Fold Flat
Kia EV9Yes
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)Partial
Floor Width (Wheel Wells)
Kia EV941.5 in
Tesla Model Y Long (Asia)—