Subaru Solterra Touring EV 2025 vs Kia EV9 Light 2025

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thumb image Subaru Solterra Touring EV 2025 US$ 51,000
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thumb image Kia EV9 Light 2025 US$ 54,900

BASIC INFO

Brand Subaru Kia
Model Solterra Touring EV 2025 EV9 Light 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric
Trims Premium, Limited, and Touring Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line
Release Date October 2024 April 2025
Status Available Available
Made In Japan South Korea
Body Type SUV SUV
Vehicle Warranty 3 years/36,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
Colors Premium, Limited, aCosmic Blue Pearl, Elemental Red Pearl, Black Crystal Pearl, White Pearl, Magnetic Gray Metallic, and Smoked Carbon Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual permanent-magnet synchronous motors Single Electric Motor
Horsepower 215 hp 215 hp
Torque 249 lb-ft 258 lb-ft
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds
Top Speed 100 mph 115 mph
Range 230 miles 230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD)
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Lithium-ion (NCM)
Battery Capacity 66 kWh 76.1 kWh
Power Consumption 3.0 mi/kWh 3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi)
Battery Warranty 8 years / 100,000 miles 10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention)
Home Charging Speed 7.2 kW, 9–10 hours 0→100% in 7 hrs
Supercharging Speed 150 kW 10 to 80% in 24 mins
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 100 kW 235 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 3-5 miles/hour 25–30 miles/hour
Charging Time 8–9 hours (DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes
Charging Connector Type J1772 (Level 1/2) + CCS Combo CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options 120V portable charger (Level 1): 240V Level 2 home charger (purchased separately, e.g., ChargePoint, JuiceBox) Level 1 (120V, 1.4 kW): Included (portable cable). Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW): Requires separate hardwired or NEMA 14-50 wall charger (e.g., Kia’s recommended 48A charger).
Onboard Charger Power 6.6 kW 10.9 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 184.6 inches (4,690 mm) 197.2 in (5,010 mm)
Width 73.2 inches (1,860 mm) 77.9 in (1,980 mm)
Height 65.1 inches (1,655 mm) 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Wheelbase 112.2 inches (2,850 mm) 122.0 in (3,100 mm)
Ground Clearance 8.3 inches (210 mm) 7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Space 30.3 cu ft 81.9 cu ft
Curb Weight 4,400 lbs 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
No. of Doors 5 Doors 5 Doors (including liftgate)
Seating Capacity 5 Seater 6 or 7 Seater

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Wheel Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size 20x7.5 in 19-inch
Front Tire 235/50R20 255/60 R19
Rear Tire 235/50R20 255/60 R19

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering
Transmission Single-Speed Automatic Single-speed automatic
Turning Radius 36.4 ft 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Gear Box Direct Drive Direct-drive
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot No Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes 4x USB-C, 12V
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes No
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 12.3 inches 12.3" touchscreen
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes 5.0, multi-device
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 9-speaker 6-Speaker

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Brake Ventilated discs Brake
Rear Brakes Solid Disc Brake Solid Disc Brake
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 8 Airbags Multiple airbags (front, side, curtain, knee) 8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center)
Rear Seat Belt Yes 3-point belts for all seats
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes No
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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