Genesis Electrified GV70 vs Kia EV9
Two electric SUVs go head to head. Which EV is the better buy for Australian drivers in 2026?
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 12 Sep 2026, price 24 Sep 2026
Genesis Electrified GV70
26 of 27 standard · no option data · 1 no dataFrom
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric Motor
- Power
- 360kW
- Energy use
- 20 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 503L
Top CarSorted Score, 71 vs 67, but the Kia EV9 is $35,800 cheaper
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Kia EV9
21 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 not offered · 4 no dataFrom
$97,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 160kW
- Energy use
- 21.7 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 333L
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$132,800RRP
- no option data for this car
$97,000RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display and Sunroof not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Genesis Electrified GV70 Signature Performance AWD
$132,800
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 24 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $591 a week in repayments ($132,800 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Kia EV9 Air RWD
$97,000
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 6 Sept 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $425 a week in repayments ($97,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Kia EV9 starts $35,800 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$425/wk(≈$1,843/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV9 at $97,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis Electrified GV70Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP lists the Genesis Electrified GV70 at 5 stars (2021) and the Kia EV9 at 5 stars (2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 89% for the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 84% for the Kia EV9, under different test years.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70, against 7 on the Kia EV9.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 7 in the Kia EV9.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 10 of 10 key systems on the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 7 on the Kia EV9.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Genesis Electrified GV70
None open on our record
Kia EV9
- REC-006557 · published 6 Mar 2026Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-006250 · published 22 Jan 2025Due to a manufacturing defect, vehicles may have been assembled with missing seat mounting bolts.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
- REC-006126 · published 22 Oct 2024Due to a software issue, the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) system may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2023 - 2024
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
74kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 350kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 350kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
How long to charge
99.8kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 240kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 240kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Genesis Electrified GV70 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 27-inch digital dash, while the Kia EV9 gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof and Bang & Olufsen audio — features our data doesn't list for the Kia EV9. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Genesis Electrified GV70 gets nappa leather upholstery while the Kia EV9 offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Genesis Electrified GV70 uses a Electric Motor producing 360kW and 700Nm of torque, sent through a single speed reduction gear (front and rear) to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds.
The Kia EV9 responds with a Electric making 160kW and 350Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the clear power advantage at 360kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Genesis Electrified GV70 is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Battery: 84kWh (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 76.1kWh (Kia EV9), giving WLTP ranges of 462km and 519km. DC fast charging peaks at 350kW (Genesis Electrified GV70) vs 240kW (Kia EV9).
Space & Comfort
The Genesis Electrified GV70 measures 4,715mm long on a 2,875mm wheelbase, 295mm shorter than the Kia EV9 at 5,010mm (3,100mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70 and 333L in the Kia EV9, giving the Genesis Electrified GV70 a 170L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 1678L vs 828L. The Kia EV9 seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Genesis Electrified GV70 leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Genesis Electrified GV70's turning circle is 0.5 m tighter, 11.5 m against 12.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $960 a year (20 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Kia EV9 about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $82 a year less for the Genesis Electrified GV70.
Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Genesis Electrified GV70) and 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Genesis Electrified GV70), no data (Kia EV9).
Where each one leads
The Genesis Electrified GV70: more power (360kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (503L against 333L), the higher braked towing limit (1,800kg against 900kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($960 a year against $1,042).
The Kia EV9: the lower starting price ($97,000 against $132,800) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Verdict
Genesis Electrified GV70 scores higher, 71 vs 67
The Genesis Electrified GV70 scores 71 to the Kia EV9's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 8 of the 10 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 43 points), value (Kia EV9 ahead by 13 points), energy efficiency (Genesis Electrified GV70 ahead by 11 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Genesis Electrified GV70 costs about $82 less (20 kWh/100km against 21.7 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 503L in the Genesis Electrified GV70, 333L in the Kia EV9. Warranty: 5 years on the Genesis Electrified GV70, 7 on the Kia EV9.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$425/wk(≈$1,843/mo)
Estimate on the Kia EV9 at $97,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Genesis Electrified GV70Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Genesis Electrified GV70 and Kia EV9?
The Kia EV9 is the cheapest at $97,000 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Genesis Electrified GV70 by $35,800.
Which has the longest driving range?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the most range at 462km (WLTP).
Which charges fastest?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 accepts the highest DC charging at up to 350kW.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Genesis Electrified GV70 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021) and Kia EV9 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023). ANCAP tested these in different years (2021 vs 2023). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the largest boot at 503L with the seats up (1,678L with the seats folded).
Which can tow the most?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,800kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Kia EV9 has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Genesis Electrified GV70 makes the most power at 360kW. The Genesis Electrified GV70 is quickest to 100km/h in 4.4s.
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