EV9 vs R1S range
On rated range the R1S leads by 169 km. At 120 km/h the R1S pulls ahead by about 144 km. The EV9 uses less energy per 100 km, which also means lower charging costs.
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EV9 rated
491 km
R1S rated
660 km
EV9 120 km/h
369 km
R1S 120 km/h
513 km
EV9 −20°C
319 km
R1S −20°C
429 km
Dashed line: Ottawa–Toronto 450 km
Range side by side
| Kia EV9 | Rivian R1S | |
|---|---|---|
| Longest-range version | Wind RWD | Dual Max (22-inch wheels) |
| Rated range | 491 km | 660 km |
| Highway at 120 km/h | 369 km | 513 km |
| Winter at 0°C | 427 km | 574 km |
| Winter at −20°C | 319 km | 429 km |
| Energy use (kWh/100 km) | 23.6 | 24.8 |
| Level 2 full charge | 10.7 h | 15 h |
| Heat pump | Yes | Yes |
| Model year | 2026 | 2025 |
Every EV9 version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| Wind RWD | 491 km |
| Land AWD | 455 km |
| Land AWD GT-Line | 451 km |
| GT | 418 km |
| Light RWD | 370 km |
Every R1S version
| Version | Rated |
|---|---|
| Dual Max (22-inch wheels) | 660 km |
| Dual Max (20-inch wheels) | 612 km |
| Tri Max (22-inch wheels) | 597 km |
| Dual Large (22-inch wheels) | 529 km |
| Dual Standard (20-inch wheels) | 415 km |
EV9 range in kmFull detailR1S range in kmFull detailEV9 winter rangeEstimatesR1S winter rangeEstimates
Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026). Comparison uses each model's longest-range version.