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Kia EV9 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (54,200 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or Lucid Air?

Kia EV9 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Kia EV9

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  • visibly cheaper

Lucid Air

  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Kia EV9 is visibly cheaper – starting at 54,200 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,695 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is clearly more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 19.5 kWh/100km for the Kia EV9. That’s a difference of about 6.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers clearly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 319 km more than the Kia EV9.

Air

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Lucid Air offers clearly more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 508 HP. That’s roughly 743 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lucid Air is markedly faster – reaching 330 km/h, while the Kia EV9 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 130 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers clearly more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 740 Nm. That’s about 1,200 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia EV9 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lucid Air is slightly lighter – 2,070 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 322 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers considerably more boot space – 627 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 294 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries barely more – 615 kg compared to 588 kg. That’s a difference of about 27 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 694 - 882 km
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Kia EV9

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The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,200 - 78,000 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
99.8 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
5,015 mm
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
1,780 mm
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,318 - 2,393 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
Lucid
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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