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Kia EV9 vs NIO EL6 comparison

Compare performance (508 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (54,600 £ vs 45,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia EV9 or NIO EL6?

Kia EV9 vs NIO EL6: Key differences

Kia EV9

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely more power
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly more electric range
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NIO EL6

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

EV9

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

NIO EL6 is slightly cheaper – starting at 45,900 £ , while the Kia EV9 costs 54,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,734 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Kia EV9 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 19.5 kWh/100km compared to 20.4 kWh/100km for the NIO EL6. That’s a difference of about 0.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Kia EV9 offers only slightly more range – reaching up to 563 km, about 34 km more than the NIO EL6.

EL6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV9 offers barely more power – delivering 508 HP compared to 490 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL6 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 4.5 s, while the Kia EV9 takes 4.6 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia EV9 delivers barely more torque with 740 Nm compared to 700 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

EV9

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

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

In terms of curb weight, NIO EL6 is only slightly lighter – 2,215 kg compared to 2,392 kg. The difference is around 177 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL6 offers substantially more boot space – 597 L compared to 333 L. That’s a difference of about 264 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia EV9 carries markedly more – 615 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV9 holds a slight edge 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 £54,600
EV9

Kia EV9

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 - 508 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 443 - 563 km
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NIO EL6

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NIO EL6

Costs and Consumption
Price
54,600 - 78,400 £
Price
45,900 - 63,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19.5 - 22.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
20.4 - 21.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
443 - 563 km
Electric Range
406 - 529 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
6 - 7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,392 - 2,664 kg
Curb weight
2,215 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
333 L
Trunk capacity
597 L
Length
-
Length
4,854 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,703 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,430 L
Payload
542 - 615 kg
Payload
455 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 508 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 9.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
350 - 740 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
150 - 374 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Kia
Brand
NIO
What drivetrain options does the Kia EV9 have?

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

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