Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD
- 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium | |
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| Model alias | - | Model YL |
| Trim | GT-Line AWD | L Premium |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 71,900 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 61,990 (USA, Aug 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ocean Blue Panthera Metal Matte Ebony Black Wolf Gray with Ebony Black Glacial White Pearl with Ebony Black | Cosmis Silver Ultra Red Diamond Black Marine Blue Pearl White Stealth Gray |
| Interior colors | Black Brown Light Grey | Black Zen Gray |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 6 | 6 |
| Length | 197.4 in 5014 mm | 195.6 in 4968 mm |
| Width | - | 75.6 in 1920 mm |
| Width with mirrors | - | 83.8 in 2129 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1979 mm | 78.0 in 1981 mm |
| Height | 70.1 in 1781 mm | 65.7 in 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in 3099 mm | 119.7 in 3040 mm |
| Front track | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 65.2 in 1656 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 63.9 in 1624 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.5 in 876 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 40.9 in 1039 mm | - |
| Approach angle | 20 ° | - |
| Departure angle | 22.8 ° | - |
| Clearance | 7.8 in 198 mm | 6.7 in 170 mm |
| Front headroom | 39.6 in 1006 mm | - |
| Rear headroom | 38.8 in 985 mm | - |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1565 mm | - |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | - |
| Front hip room | 59.4 in 1509 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 57.9 in 1471 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in 1052 mm | - |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in 1087 mm | - |
| Passenger volume | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 4540.0 l 160.33 ft3 4.54 m3 | - |
| Trunk volume | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 | - |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 | 2520.0 l 88.99 ft3 2.52 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 51.0 l 1.80 ft3 0.05 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 5851.07 lb 2654 kg | 4612.07 lb 2092 kg |
| Payload | 1336 lb 606 kg | - |
| GVWR | 7187.07 lb 3260 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | 5004.49 lb 2270 kg | - |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.216 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 141 kW 189.5 hp 192.1 ps | 194 kW 260.2 hp 263.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4000 - 7800 rpm | 5000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 340 Nm 34.7 kgm 250.8 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | Tesla |
| Model | - | 3D3 |
| Motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 320 V |
| Power | 141 kW 189.5 hp 192.1 ps | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4000 - 7800 rpm | 6380 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 3800 rpm | - |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 282 kW 379.0 hp 384.2 ps | 331 kW 443.9 hp 450.0 ps |
| Total system torque | 700 Nm 71.4 kgm 516.3 ft-lb | 493 Nm 50.3 kgm 363.6 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 124.3 mph 200.0 km/h | 124.9 mph 201.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 4.60 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 5.00 s | 4.40 s |
| Additional information | with 1-ft rollout - 4.7 s 19-44 mph - 1.9 s 37-62 mph - 2.8 s 50-75 mph - 3.7 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 280.2 mi / 451.0 km | EPA, CMB: 198.8 mi / 320.0 km EPA, CMB: 201.9 mi / 325.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 92 MPGe EPA, CMB: 82 MPGe EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe | CLTC, CMB: 12.8 kWh/100 km |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | - |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.93 | - |
| Additional information | Power assisted | Speed-sensitive steering |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 13.16 | 9.1 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | 10.65 | - |
| Additional information | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | - | Second-generation suspension system Adaptive Damping Reduced Road Noise |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.2 in 360 mm | 14.0 in 355 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | - | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | - | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | - | 4-wheel ABS with Electronic Brake Force Distribution Integrated Advanced Stability Control Electronic Accelerator pedal actuated regenerative braking system |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx21 | 9.5Jx19 ET45 10Jx20 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 285/45R21 | 255/45R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Usable (net) battery capacity | - | 79 kWh |
| Total (gross) battery capacity | - | 82 kWh |
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | - |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 180.9 Ah | - |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Group | LG Energy Solution |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Number of cells | - | 96 |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 552 V | 357 V |
| Energy density | 263.3 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 1226.87 lb 556.5 kg | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | - | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | - | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | - |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | NACS |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 10.9 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 1:23 AC 11 kW, 8:45 | - |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | 18 x -loudspeakers and 1 subwoofer (S) 16-inch central touch screen (S) 2 x 18-inch touch screens on the rear rows (S) Front and second row electronic adjustment (S) Front and second row heated and ventilated seats (S) Second row seats with lifting armrests (S) Third row heated and electronically foldable seats (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | - |
| 2026 KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD | 2026 Tesla Model Y L Premium |