Kia EV9 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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.

Feature Showdown

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Kia EV9 stands out with V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Porsche Cayenne Electric. The Porsche Cayenne Electric counters with head-up display, BOSE audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Kia EV9 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Porsche Cayenne Electric offers leather. Climate control is 3-zone in the Kia EV9 and 2-zone in the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

Drivetrain

The Kia EV9 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.2 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric responds with a Electric making 325kW and 835Nm, paired to a single-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds.

The Porsche Cayenne Electric has the clear power advantage at 325kW vs 160kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Porsche Cayenne Electric is 3.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 76.1kWh (Kia EV9) vs 113kWh (Porsche Cayenne Electric), giving WLTP ranges of 519km and 542km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW (Kia EV9) vs 390kW (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Space & Comfort

The Kia EV9 measures 5,010mm long on a 3,100mm wheelbase, 25mm longer than the Porsche Cayenne Electric at 4,985mm (3,023mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Kia EV9 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 333L in the Kia EV9 and 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric, giving the Porsche Cayenne Electric a 448L advantage. Fold the rears and you get 828L vs 1588L. The Kia EV9 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Porsche Cayenne Electric leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 2,600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

The Kia EV9 turns in a 12.0 m circle, kerb to kerb; the Porsche Cayenne Electric's turning circle is not on our record.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV9 costs about $1,042 a year (21.7 kWh/100km) and electricity for the Porsche Cayenne Electric about $1,099 a year (22.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $57 a year less for the Kia EV9.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Kia EV9) and 3 years / Unlimited (Porsche Cayenne Electric).

Where each one leads

The Kia EV9: the lower starting price ($97,000 against $167,800), the longer warranty (7 years against 3) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,042 a year against $1,099).

The Porsche Cayenne Electric: more power (325kW against 160kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (781L against 333L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 900kg).

The Verdict

Kia EV9 scores higher, 67 vs 60

The Kia EV9 scores 67 to the Porsche Cayenne Electric's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 11 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: performance (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 38 points), value (Kia EV9 ahead by 26 points), practicality (Porsche Cayenne Electric ahead by 24 points). At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Kia EV9 costs about $57 less (21.7 kWh/100km against 22.9 kWh/100km, at 32c a kWh). Boot space with the seats up: 333L in the Kia EV9, 781L in the Porsche Cayenne Electric. Warranty: 7 years on the Kia EV9, 3 on the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

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