Tesla Model Y Long Range 2025 vs Kia EV9 Light 2025

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thumb image Tesla Model Y Long Range 2025 US$ 49,990
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thumb image Kia EV9 Light 2025 US$ 54,900

BASIC INFO

Brand Tesla Kia
Model Model Y Long Range 2025 EV9 Light 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric
Trims RWD, Long Range, Performance Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line
Release Date September 2025 April 2025
Status Coming Soon Available
Made In USA (Fremont, CA and Austin, TX), also China (Shanghai) and potentially Germany (Berlin) South Korea
Body Type Compact SUV / Crossover SUV
Vehicle Warranty 4 years / 50,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
Colors Standard: Solid Black (free) Premium: Pearl White, Deep Blue Metallic, Midnight Silver, Red Multi-Coat 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 Electric Motor Single Electric Motor
Horsepower 400 hp 215 hp
Torque 375 lb-ft 258 lb-ft
Acceleration 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds
Top Speed 217 km/h (135 mph) 115 mph
Range 330 miles 230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD)
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion (NCM)
Battery Capacity 75 kWh 76.1 kWh
Power Consumption 280 Wh / miles 3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi)
Battery Warranty 8 yrs / 120k miles 10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention)
Home Charging Speed 10-80% 25-30 mins 0→100% in 7 hrs
Supercharging Speed 170 kW 10 to 80% in 24 mins
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 250 kW 235 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 3-4 mi/hour 25–30 miles/hour
Charging Time 7-8 hours (DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes
Charging Connector Type North America: Tesla NACS (Native), Europe/Asia: CCS Type 2, and Included Adapters CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options Mobile Connector (120V), NEMA 14-50 (240V, 32A), and Tesla Wall Connector 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 11.5 kW 10.9 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 187.0 in (4,750 mm) 197.2 in (5,010 mm)
Width 75.6 in (1,920 mm) 77.9 in (1,980 mm)
Height 63.9 in (1,624 mm) 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Wheelbase 113.8 in (2,890 mm) 122.0 in (3,100 mm)
Ground Clearance 6.6 in (168 mm) 7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Space 30.2 cu ft 81.9 cu ft
Curb Weight 4,398 lbs (1,995 kg) 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
No. of Doors 4 Doors 5 Doors (including liftgate)
Seating Capacity 5 Seater (optional 7-seater configuration for Long Range) 6 or 7 Seater

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy wheels Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size 19-inch 19-inch
Front Tire 255/45R19 255/60 R19
Rear Tire 255/45R19 255/60 R19

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-and-pinion Electric power steering Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering
Transmission Single-Speed Automatic Single-speed automatic
Turning Radius 39.8 ft (12.1 m) 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Gear Box Single-speed fixed gear Direct-drive
Front Suspension Double wishbone MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-link Multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input No 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 No Yes
Android Auto No Yes
Touchscreen 15.4 inches 12.3" touchscreen
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth Yes 5.0, multi-device
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 13 Speakers 6-Speaker

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking + Disc Brakes Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Front Brakes Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Brake
Rear Brakes Solid discs 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 8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center)
Rear Seat Belt 3-Point Belts 3-point belts for all seats
Auto Parking sensors No Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors No Yes
Multiple Cameras 8 Cameras for Autopilot and Safety Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert No Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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