Kia EV9 GT-Line vs Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman)

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thumb image Kia EV9 GT-Line US$ 73,900
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thumb image Porsche 718 EV (Boxster/Cayman) US$ 80,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Kia Porsche
Model EV9 2025 718 EV (Boxster / Cayman)
Vehicle Type Electric SUV Electric Sports Car
Trims Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line Standard, S, GTS (expected)
Release Date Q2 2025 (Expected) 2025 (expected)
Status Upcoming Upcoming
Made In South Korea Germany
Body Type SUV 2-Door Coupe / Convertible
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles (Battery: 10 years / 100,000 miles) 4 years / 50,000 miles (expected)
Colors Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pebble Gray, Iceberg Green, Ocean Blue Multiple Porsche custom colors (White, Black, Guards Red, Racing Yellow, Metallic options, etc.)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual Motor for AWD trims) Dual electric motors (AWD) or single rear motor (RWD)
Horsepower Up to 379 hp (GT-Line) 450–500 hp (expected)
Torque Up to 516 lb-ft 500 Nm (est.)
Acceleration 0–60 mph in ~5.0 seconds (GT-Line) 0–60 mph in ~3.5 sec (est.)
Top Speed 124 mph (200 km/h) 155 mph (250 km/h)
Range 300–336 miles (EPA estimated) 250–300 miles (WLTP est.)
Drivetrain RWD (Base) / AWD (Higher trims) RWD standard, AWD optional

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-Ion Polymer Lithium-ion, 800V architecture
Battery Capacity 76.1 kWh (Base), 99.8 kWh (Long Range) 80–100 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 21 kWh/100 miles 17–20 kWh / 100 km
Battery Warranty 10 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles (expected)
Home Charging Speed 11 kW Up to 11 kW AC
Supercharging Speed Up to 350 kW Up to 270 kW (Porsche fast charging)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10–80% in ~25 minutes 5–80% in ~20 minutes
Miles of Range added Per Hour 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 mins (DC) 35 miles (home AC), ~200 miles in 15 min (DC fast)
Charging Time 8 hours (AC), ~25 minutes (DC) 8–9 hours (AC home), <30 min (DC)
Charging Connector Type CCS Combo CCS Combo
Home Charging Options Level 1 & Level 2 (Wallbox) Porsche Mobile Charger Connect / Wallbox
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW 11–22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 197.4 inches 4,400 mm (173 in)
Width 77.9 inches 1,800 mm (71 in)
Height 70.1 inches 1,280 mm (50 in)
Wheelbase 122 inches 2,480 mm (97 in)
Ground Clearance 7.8 inches 120 mm (est.)
Cargo Space 20.2 cu ft (seats up), 81.9 cu ft (folded) 150 liters (front + rear)
Curb Weight 5,700 – 6,200 lbs 1,750–1,850 kg (est.)
No. of Doors 5 2
Seating Capacity 6 or 7 2

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Alloy (Porsche Design)
Wheel Size 19 to 21 inches 19"–21" (depending on trim)
Front Tire 255/60R19 to 285/45R21 235/35 R19 (est.)
Rear Tire 255/60R19 to 285/45R21 265/35 R20 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) Electric Power Steering Plus
Transmission Single Speed Automatic Single-speed automatic (EV)
Turning Radius 19.4 ft 10.5 m
Gear Box Direct Drive Single-speed reduction
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Adaptive McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link, adaptive dampers

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) Not available, Porsche InnoDrive driver assist
Navigation System Yes Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with AI route planner
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Tri-Zone Automatic Dual-zone automatic
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No (convertible option instead)
Apple Car Play Wireless Yes
Android Auto Wireless Yes
Touchscreen 12.3-inch dual screen + 5-inch HVAC screen 10.9" center display + digital cockpit
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes Yes
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers Up to 14 (Meridian Sound System) 10 (Bose) or 12–14 (Burmester optional)

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Disc Regenerative + Hydraulic
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 6 (front, side, knee)
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes (Front & Rear) Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes (360° view) 360° view system
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes Yes
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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