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Compare · November 2026
Rivian R1S vs. Kia EV9
The Rivian R1S starts at $83,990 and the Kia EV9 at $54,990. Top EPA range is 410 vs. 305 miles.
The main differences
- Price: the Kia EV9 starts $29,250 lower with destination.
- Range: the Rivian R1S goes 105 miles farther at its best trim.
- Efficiency: the Kia EV9 gets 2.5 mi/kWh, the Rivian R1S 2.3.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Rivian R1S | Kia EV9 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $83,990 | $54,990 |
| Destination | $1,895 | $1,645 |
| EPA range | 329–410 mi | 230–305 mi |
| Winter estimate | ~230–287 mi | ~161–214 mi |
| Efficiency | 2.3 mi/kWh | 2.5 mi/kWh |
| Battery | Not confirmed | 99.8 kWh |
| Peak DC | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| 10–80% | Not confirmed | 24 min |
| Charge port | – | NACS |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 150,000 mi, 70% capacity | 10 yr / 100,000 mi, 70% capacity |
| NHTSA overall | Not rated | 5 stars |