Kia EV9 vs Land Rover Discovery

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Kia EV9
Land Rover Discovery

Kia

EV9

From ₹1.3 Crore

Land Rover

Discovery

From ₹1.26 Crore

Kia EV9GT Line · ₹1.3 Crore
Land Rover DiscoveryDiscovery Gemini Edition · ₹1.26 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price EV9: ₹1.3 Crore Discovery: ₹1.26 Crore (ahead) Discovery ₹3.91 lakh cheaper
Safety EV9: 5 stars (ahead) Discovery: Not rated yet Euro NCAP
Mileage or range EV9: 561 km Discovery: 8.9–13.2 kmpl Different fuels
Power EV9: 384 PS (ahead) Discovery: 300–360 PS Different engines
Boot EV9: 333 litres (ahead) Discovery: 258 litres Length 5,010 vs 4,956 mm
Versions EV9: 1 Discovery: 3 (ahead) Only EV9: electric

Pick the EV9 for the 5-star safety rating, more power and the bigger boot.

Pick the Discovery for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.3 Crore
₹1.26 Crore
On-road in
₹1.3 Crore
₹1.39 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,19,134 a month
₹2,33,729 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Petrol, automatic
Power
384 PS
300–360 PS
Torque
700 Nm
400–650 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Mileage or range
561 km
8.9–13.2 kmpl

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship 3-Row Electric Ultra-Luxury SUV
Full-Size 7-Seater Luxury Adventure SUV
Seating Capacity
6 Seats (2+2+2 Luxury VIP Lounge)
7 Seats (Full-Size 3 Rows)

Motor, Battery & Performance

Motor Type & Placement
Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (Front 141.3 kW + Rear 141.3 kW)
Not listed
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive (Dual Motor AWD with Electronic All-Terrain Multi-Terrain Select: Snow, Mud, Sand)
Not listed
Battery Pack Capacity
99.8 kWh 4th-Gen High-Voltage Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
Not listed
Battery Chemistry & Ingress Rating
NMC Lithium-Ion (800V Ultra-Fast Architecture, IP68 Waterproof Enclosure, E-GMP Platform)
Not listed
Top Speed
200 km/h (Electronically Limited)
Not listed
0-100 km/h (sec)
5.3 sec (0-100 km/h with Boost Mode)
Not listed

Range & Charging

AC Charging Time (0-100% at kW)
11 kW 3-Phase AC Wallbox: 0-100% in 9h 05m
Not listed
DC Fast Charging Time (10-80% at Max kW)
350 kW Ultra-Fast DC Fast Charging: 10-80% in 24 mins (800V DC Fast Charger; 249 km added in 15 mins; 50 kW DC in 83 mins)
Not listed
V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) Support
Yes (V2L Vehicle-to-Load Bidirectional Power Output inside cabin 230V socket + outside charging port adapter up to 3.6 kW + V2G Grid Ready)
Not listed
Regenerative Braking Modes / One-Pedal Drive
Smart Regenerative Braking 3.0 with i-Pedal One-Pedal Drive Mode, Auto Mode & Steering Wheel Paddle Selectors
Not listed

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc Brakes: 360 mm with 2-Piston Floating Calipers (All 4 Disc Brakes Standard)
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Ventilated Disc Brakes: 345 mm with Integrated Electronic Parking Brake EPB
Not listed
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Frequency Selective Dampers (FSD), Coil Springs & Stabilizer Bar
Electronic Air Suspension with Adaptive Dynamics (Auto Self-Leveling & Ride Height +75 mm lift)
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Self-Leveling Rear Shock Absorbers (maintains constant ride height under load)
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Electronic Air Suspension (Lowers 60 mm for loading)
Wheel Type & Size
20-inch Diamond-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
275/50 R20 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
275/45 R21 (or 285/40 R22) All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor
Not listed
Front Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 380 mm)
Rear Brakes
Not listed
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Rear 365 mm) - All 4 Discs
Wheel Type
Not listed
21-inch / 22-inch Diamond-Turned Gloss Dark Grey Alloy Wheels
Spare Wheel
Not listed
Full Size 21-inch Matching Alloy Spare Wheel under rear luggage floor

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
5,010 mm
Not listed
Width (mm)
1,980 mm (2,263 mm with mirrors)
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,780 mm (with roof rails)
Not listed
Wheelbase (mm)
3,100 mm (Longest luxury EV wheelbase)
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
198 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
2,664 kg
Not listed
Boot Space (Litres)
333L (all 3 rows up) / 828L (3rd row folded flat) / 2,318L (all rear seats folded)
Not listed
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
52 Litres (Front Luggage Trunk / Frunk with LED light)
Not listed

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 33.6/40, child occupant 43.2/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2017). Adult occupant 34.3/38, child occupant 39.5/49. Euro NCAP ratings last six years, and this one expired on 1 January 2024.
Airbags Count & Configuration
10 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front side, 2nd row side thorax, full 3-row curtain, front center airbag, driver knee airbag)
Not listed
ESP, TC, Hill Hold / Descent Control
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC, Vehicle Stability Management VSM, Hill-Start Assist HAC, Downhill Brake Control DBC, Multi-Collision Brake, Trailer Stability Assist)
Not listed
ADAS Level & Key Features
Level 2+ ADAS (Kia Drive Wise with 27 Autonomous Features: Highway Driving Assist 2 HDA2, Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning & Stop & Go, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist FCA 2.0 with Evasive Steering & Junction Crossing, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance with Steering Assist, Lane Keeping & Following Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance, Safe Exit Assist, Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 RSPA2)
Not listed
360-Degree Camera / Parking Assist
360-Degree Surround View Monitor with 3D View, Blind View Monitor (BVM in digital cluster) & Digital Center Rear-View Mirror (Camera Display)
Not listed
TPMS
Yes (Highline TPMS with individual tyre pressure & temperature display)
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual readout)
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)
Not listed
Airbags
Not listed
8 Airbags Standard (Dual front, front/rear side thorax, full 3-row curtain, driver knee airbag)
ESP/TC
Not listed
Yes (Dynamic Stability Control DSC, Electronic Traction Control ETC, Roll Stability Control, Hill Descent Control HDC, Wade Sensing)
ADAS
Not listed
Level 2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise Control, 3D Surround Camera with Wade Sensing, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Rear Traffic Monitor)
Camera
Not listed
3D Surround Camera with 'ClearSight Ground View' (Transparent Bonnet) & Wade Sensing Water Depth Sensors
ISOFIX
Not listed
Yes (ISOFIX on 2nd row outer seats & 3rd row outer seats = 4 ISOFIX points)

Interior & Cockpit

Touchscreen Display Size & OS
Trinity Panoramic Display: 12.3-inch HD Touchscreen Navigation + 5.3-inch Dedicated Climate Display + 12.3-inch Digital Cluster + 12.0-inch Head-Up Display (HUD)
Not listed
Digital Instrument Cluster Size
12.3-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display with Customizable Themes & ADAS Visualization
Not listed
Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Not listed
Connected Car Suite & OTA Updates
Kia Connect with 60+ Connected Features, Kia Digital Key 2.0 (Ultra-Wideband UWB on Smartphone/Smartwatch), Over-The-Air (OTA) Software Updates, Remote Smart Parking Assist from Key Fob
Not listed
Audio System & Speaker Count
Meridian 14-Speaker Premium Surround Sound System with Horizon Technology, Subwoofer & Intelli Q Surround Sound
Not listed
Sunroof Type
Dual Panoramic Electric Sunroofs (Independent Front Tilt/Slide Sunroof + Rear Fixed Glass Panoramic Sunroof with Power Blinds)
Not listed
Ventilated / Powered Front Seats
2nd Row VIP Relaxation Lounge Seats with Powered Ottoman Leg Rests, Ergo Motion Massage, Heating & Ventilation (3-Levels), Powered Recline & Lateral Slide + 18-Way Powered Driver Seat with Ergo Motion Massage
Not listed
Climate Control (Auto AC Zones & Heat Pump)
3-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Heat Pump Standard, Roof-Mounted 2nd & 3rd Row Diffuse AC Vents & Independent Digital Controls
Not listed
Wireless Phone Charger
Yes (Dual Fast Wireless Smartphone Charging Pads: Front Console & 2nd Row Armrest)
Not listed

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Small Cube Projection Full LED Headlights with Star Map LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) & Dynamic Welcome Animation
Matrix LED Headlights with Signature Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) & Dynamic Indicators
Tail Lights (LED Lightbar)
Connected Star Map Full-Width LED Tail Lamps with 3D Optical Guide Signature
Not listed
Fog Lamps & DRLs
Digital Tiger Face Grille with Geometric Lighting Accents, Front LED Fog Lamps & Flush Automatic Pop-Out Door Handles
Not listed
Tail Lights
Not listed
Full LED Tail Lamps with Asymmetric Tailgate Design & Integrated Light Guide
Fog/DRLs
Not listed
Front Bumper LED Fog Lamps, Powered Gesture Inner Tailgate (folds down to hold up to 300 kg for seating), Roof Rails & Side Steps

Colours, Charging & Warranty

Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC & Combined Charging System CCS-2 DC Ultra-Fast Charging (Rear-Right Motorized Flap, 800V Architecture)
Not listed
Standard Vehicle Warranty
3 Years / Unlimited km factory warranty (extendable up to 5 Years / 1,00,000 km)
Not listed
Battery & Motor Warranty
8 Years / 1,60,000 km on the high-voltage battery pack (guaranteeing minimum 70% state of health)
Not listed
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
Not listed

Engine & Performance

Fuel Type
Not listed
Diesel / Petrol
Displacement
Not listed
2,997 cc (3.0L In-line 6 Turbo Diesel & Petrol)
Engine Config
Not listed
3.0L Ingenium In-line 6-Cylinder Turbo Diesel (300 PS & 650 Nm) / 3.0L Turbo Petrol (360 PS & 500 Nm) with 48V MHEV
Drivetrain
Not listed
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD with Twin-Speed Low-Range Transfer Box & Terrain Response 2)
0-100
Not listed
6.8 sec (Diesel) / 6.5 sec (Petrol)
Top Speed
Not listed
209 km/h (Diesel) / 209 km/h (Petrol)

Transmission & Hybrid

Transmission
Not listed
8-Speed Automatic Transmission (ZF 8HP with Twin-Speed Transfer Box & Paddle Shifters)
Gears
Not listed
8
Paddles
Not listed
Yes
Hybrid
Not listed
48V Mild-Hybrid System (MHEV)

Dimensions & Capacities

Length
Not listed
4,956 mm
Width
Not listed
2,073 mm (2,220 mm with mirrors)
Height
Not listed
1,888 mm
Wheelbase
Not listed
2,923 mm
Ground Clearance
Not listed
207 mm - 283 mm (Variable via Electronic Air Suspension; Water Wading Depth: 900 mm)
Kerb Weight
Not listed
2,420 kg - 2,490 kg
Boot Space
Not listed
258L (all 3 rows up) / 1,137L (3rd row folded flat) / 2,391 Litres (all rear seats folded flat via Intelligent Seat Fold)
Fuel Tank
Not listed
89 Litres
Turning Radius
Not listed
6.2 m

Interior & Infotainment

Touchscreen
Not listed
11.4-inch High-Definition Curved Glass Pivi Pro Touchscreen Infotainment System with Off-Road Telemetry
Digital Cluster
Not listed
12.3-inch Interactive Full Digital Driver Cockpit Display + Full-Colour Head-Up Display (HUD)
CarPlay/Android Auto
Not listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
Not listed
InControl Remote with Alexa Voice Integration, SOTA Updates, Remote Intelligent Seat Fold via App
Audio System
Not listed
Meridian Surround Sound System (14 speakers + 1 subwoofer 700W output with Trifield 3D Audio)
Sunroof
Not listed
Dual Panoramic Glass Sunroofs (Front Slide/Tilt Sunroof + Fixed Glass Roof over 3rd Row with Power Blinds)
Seat Features
Not listed
20-Way Heated & Cooled Front Memory Seats in Windsor Leather + Heated 2nd & 3rd Row Seats + Intelligent Seat Fold (reconfigure all 7 seats via touchscreen or smartphone app)
Climate Control
Not listed
4-Zone Automatic Climate Control with Cabin Air Purification Plus & 3rd Row Independent AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Not listed
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charger in Front Console)

Colours & Warranty

Standard Warranty
Not listed
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
Service Interval
Not listed
12 Months / 16,000 km

Choice

Versions
1 version
3 versions
Price range
₹1.3 Crore
₹1.26 Crore – ₹1.39 Crore
Colours
5 colours
10 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Only the EV9 sells a electric version: 1 version, from ₹1.3 Crore.

Only the Discovery sells a petrol, automatic version: 3 versions, from ₹1.26 Crore.

On-road price in six cities

EV9 GT Line against Discovery Discovery Gemini Edition

CityEV9DiscoveryGap
Mumbai₹1.3 Crore₹1.43 CroreEV9 ₹12.47 lakh less
Pune₹1.3 Crore₹1.43 CroreEV9 ₹12.47 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.3 Crore₹1.39 CroreEV9 ₹8.69 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.43 Crore₹1.49 CroreEV9 ₹5.78 lakh less
Chennai₹1.31 Crore₹1.52 CroreEV9 ₹21.29 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.31 Crore₹1.53 CroreEV9 ₹22.55 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the EV9 or the Discovery?

The Discovery, by ₹3.91 lakh on the versions compared here: EV9 GT Line at ₹1.3 Crore against Discovery Discovery Gemini Edition at ₹1.26 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.3 Crore against ₹1.39 Crore.

Which is safer?

The EV9: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023. The Discovery: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2017 (rating now expired). The EV9 has 10 airbags and the Discovery 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The EV9 GT Line makes 384 PS and 700 Nm and the Discovery Discovery Gemini Edition makes 300–360 PS and 400–650 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The EV9 is 54 mm longer. Boot space is 333 litres in the EV9 and 258 litres in the Discovery.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,19,134 a month for the EV9 and ₹2,33,729 for the Discovery, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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