Kia EV9 vs Lexus ES 500e
Compare prices, claimed and real-world range, battery capacity, charging, performance, space and ownership-relevant specifications side by side.
Updated 23 September 2026 · Specifications can vary by variant and model year.
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Comparison overview
| Specification | Kia EV9 | Lexus ES 500e |
|---|---|---|
| Variant | GT-Line 99.8 kWh | 500e AWD DIRECT4 |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹89.99 Lakh |
| Claimed range | 561 km | 580 km |
| Real-world range | 445 km | 450 km |
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh | 74.68 kWh |
| Motor power | 282.62 kW | 252 kW |
| DC fast charge | 24m | 28m |
| Seating | 6 seats | 5 seats |
What the numbers say
- Lexus ES 500e has the lowest listed ex-showroom price at ₹89.99 Lakh.
- Lexus ES 500e has the highest displayed claimed range at 580 km.
- Kia EV9 has the shortest displayed DC charging time at 24m.
Quick verdict
Best Range
Winner
Lexus ES 500e
580 km ARAI range
Best Value
Winner
Lexus ES 500e
₹89.99 Lakh for 580 km
Best Performance
Winner
Kia EV9
282.62 kW, 0-100 in 5.3s
Best for City
Winner
Lexus ES 500e
7.8 km/kWh efficiency
Fastest Charging
Winner
Kia EV9
0-80% in 24 min
Most Spacious
Winner
Kia EV9
333L boot, 6 seats
Winners are calculated from the displayed specifications. They are not paid rankings and should be considered alongside price, charging access and your daily usage.
Detailed specifications
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹1.30 Cr | ₹89.99 Lakh |
| Vehicle Type | car | car |
| Launch Date | 1 Oct 2024 | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| ARAI Range | 561 km | 580 km Best |
| Real World Range | 445 km | 450 km Best |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh Best | 74.68 kWh |
| Efficiency | 5.6 km/kWh | 7.8 km/kWh Best |
| Fast Charging (0-80%) | 24m Best | 28m |
| Home Charging (0-100%) | 24 hrs | 7 hrs Best |
| Motor Power | 282.62 kW Best | 252 kW |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h Best | 180 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s Best | 5.5s |
| Seating Capacity | 6 seats Best | 5 seats |
| Boot Space | 333 L | 377 L Best |
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Data and comparison methodology
Prices are ex-showroom unless stated otherwise. Claimed range comes from the applicable certification or manufacturer figure stored in the BestEV catalogue; real-world range is shown separately when available. Charging times depend on the charger, battery temperature and stated charge window. Confirm the current variant, price and warranty with the manufacturer or an authorised dealer before buying.
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