Hyundai Ioniq 5 N-Line EV 2026 vs Kia EV9 Light 2025

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thumb image Hyundai Ioniq 5 N-Line EV 2026 US$ 58,000
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thumb image Kia EV9 Light 2025 US$ 54,900

BASIC INFO

Brand Hyundai Kia
Model Ioniq 5 N-Line EV 2026 EV9 Light 2025
Vehicle Type Electric Electric
Trims SE Standard Range (SR), SE Long Range (LR), SEL, Limited, N-Line Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line
Release Date October 2025 April 2025
Status Coming Soon Available
Made In South Korea (Ulsan Plant) / USA (Georgia plant from 2024) South Korea
Body Type Crossover SUV SUV
Vehicle Warranty 5yr/60,000 miles 5 years/60,000 miles
Colors Digital Teal, Atlas White, Lucid Blue, Gravity Gold, Phantom Black, Shooting Star Matte Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Dual Electric Motor Single Electric Motor
Horsepower 340-380 hp 215 hp
Torque 450+ lb-ft 258 lb-ft
Acceleration 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds 0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds
Top Speed 130+ mph 115 mph
Range 250-270 miles 230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD)
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (AWD) Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type High-performance NCM/NCMA Lithium-ion (NCM)
Battery Capacity 77.4 kWh 76.1 kWh
Power Consumption 85-90 MPGe 3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi)
Battery Warranty 10yr/100,000 mi (70% capacity retention) 10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention)
Home Charging Speed 0-100% in 6.5 hrs 0→100% in 7 hrs
Supercharging Speed 10-80% in 18 mins 10 to 80% in 24 mins
DC Fast Charging Speed Up to 240 kW (peak) 235 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 28-32 mi/hr 25–30 miles/hour
Charging Time 6.5 hrs (DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes
Charging Connector Type CCS1 (North America) CCS1 (North America)
Home Charging Options L1 (120V): 3-4 mi/hr - L2 (240V, 11.5 kW): 30 mi/hr - Hyundai-supplied L1 cable Level 1 (120V, 1.4 kW): Included (portable cable). Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW): Requires separate hardwired or NEMA 14-50 wall charger (e.g., Kia’s recommended 48A charger).
Onboard Charger Power 10.9 kW 10.9 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 182.5 inches (4,635 mm) 197.2 in (5,010 mm)
Width 74.4 inches (1,890 mm) 77.9 in (1,980 mm)
Height 63.0 inches (1,600 mm) 68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Wheelbase 118.1 inches (3,000 mm) 122.0 in (3,100 mm)
Ground Clearance 6.1 inches (155 mm) 7.5 in (191 mm)
Cargo Space 27.2 cu ft (771 L) 81.9 cu ft
Curb Weight 4,650 lbs 5,500 lbs (2,495 kg)
No. of Doors 5 (including liftgate) 5 Doors (including liftgate)
Seating Capacity 5 (2 front, 3 rear) 6 or 7 Seater

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Forged Alloy (Performance Design) Alloy Wheel
Wheel Size 21-inch 19-inch
Front Tire 265/40 R21 255/60 R19
Rear Tire 285/40 R21 255/60 R19

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Rack-Pinion (Electric Power Assist) Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering
Transmission Single-Speed Reduction Gear Single-speed automatic
Turning Radius 37.1 ft 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Gear Box Direct Drive (No Gears) Direct-drive
Front Suspension Stiffer Springs, Adaptive Dampers (Optional) MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Yes Yes
Navigation System Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Climate Control Yes Yes
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes 4x USB-C, 12V
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes No
Panoramic Sunroof Yes No
Apple Car Play Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touchscreen 12.3" OLED (Performance UI) 12.3" touchscreen
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes
Bluetooth 5.3 (Multi-Device) 5.0, multi-device
MP3 Player Yes Yes
No. Of Speakers 12 Speakers 6-Speaker

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative Braking System Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs Ventilated discs Brake
Rear Brakes Solid Discs Solid Disc Brake
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 8 Airbags Dual front, side, curtain, driver knee 8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center)
Rear Seat Belt Yes 3-point belts for all seats
Auto Parking sensors Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor No No
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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