Volvo EX90 vs Kia EV9

The Volvo EX90 starts from $106,990 before on-road costs, while the Kia EV9 opens at $97,000. That makes the Kia EV9 the more affordable entry point by $9,990.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $117,689 and $106,700 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Volvo EX90 and Kia EV9 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Volvo EX90 and 84% for the Kia EV9.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Volvo EX90 and 7 in the Kia EV9. The Volvo EX90 adds a 360-degree camera that the Kia EV9 misses.

How long each takes to charge — from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC — estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Volvo EX90 features a 14.5-inch touchscreen paired with a 9-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 Volvo EX90 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Kia EV9. The Kia EV9 counters with V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Volvo EX90 gets nordico/microtech upholstery while the Kia EV9 offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Volvo EX90 and 3-zone in the Kia EV9.

The Volvo EX90 uses a Electric producing 245kW and 480Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.8 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 Volvo EX90 has the clear power advantage at 245kW vs 160kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo EX90 is 1.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 92kWh (Volvo EX90) vs 76.1kWh (Kia EV9), giving WLTP ranges of 479km and 519km. DC fast charging peaks at 300kW (Volvo EX90) vs 240kW (Kia EV9).

The Volvo EX90 measures 5,037mm long on a 2,985mm wheelbase, 27mm longer 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 384L in the Volvo EX90 and 333L in the Kia EV9, giving the Volvo EX90 a 51L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX90 leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 900kg. That 600kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo EX90) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Kia EV9). The Kia EV9 has longer coverage.