EV9 vs Model Y comparison

By starting price alone, Model Y is ₩11,980,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

EV9 and Model Y compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

EV9

What is good

  • A large 3-row electric SUV where the Long Range runs around 500km on one charge, with a 6-seater option and 4WD choices.

What could be better

  • Because it weighs over 2 tons, efficiency is around 4km/kWh, and upper trims climb close to ₩80,000,000.

EV9 official site

Model Y

What is good

  • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.

What could be better

  • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

Model Y official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemEV9Visit siteModel YVisit site
Starting price≈$46,749.70+ (₩61,970,000)Checked on official page≈$37,712.08+ (₩49,990,000)External source
Vehicle classLargeMid-size
FuelElectricElectric
Domestic/importedDomesticImported
Top price7,9177,299
Fuel/energy economy
  • Combined 3.8~4.2km/kWh (19-inch: Standard 2WD 4.2
  • Long Range 2WD 4.2
  • Long Range 4WD 3.8, GT-Line 21-inch 3.8)
Unverified
EV range
  • Standard 2WD 374km
  • Long Range 2WD 501km (19-inch)
  • Long Range 4WD 445km (19-inch)
  • GT-Line 443km (21-inch), combined
RWD about 400km, Long Range AWD about 505km (external source, Ministry of Environment certified figures need checking)
Power
  • Standard 2WD 160kW (218 hp)
  • Long Range 2WD 150kW (204 hp)
  • Long Range 4WD, GT-Line 283kW (384 hp)
Unverified (varies by trim, Tesla does not publish official output)
Seats6, 75-seater (Model Y L 6-seater)
Price by trim2026 model year, 10 trims, after tax benefit: Electric Light Standard ₩61,970,000 ~ GT-Line Long Range 4WD ₩79,170,000. Highest before tax benefit ₩83,290,000. Options priced separately
  • As of the July 1, 2026 adjustment (before subsidy): Premium RWD ₩49,990,000
  • Premium Long Range AWD ₩66,990,000
  • Model Y L (6-seater) ₩72,990,000. Performance price unverified
Good forLarge families who want to cover multi-passenger family travel and long-distance driving with an EVRecommended for electric SUV buyers who value charging infrastructure and the software experience.
TypeCarsCars
CategorySUVSUV
CompanyKia, South KoreaTesla, United States
Plans
      Pros
      • A large 3-row electric SUV where the Long Range runs around 500km on one charge, with a 6-seater option and 4WD choices.
      • Strengths are the nationwide Supercharger network, OTA updates and large cargo space.
      Cons
      • Because it weighs over 2 tons, efficiency is around 4km/kWh, and upper trims climb close to ₩80,000,000.
      • Prices change often, and in July 2026 prices of trims other than the RWD were raised.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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