Kia EV9 vs Porsche Cayenne Electric

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 2 Oct 2026.

Kia EV9
Porsche Cayenne Electric

Kia

EV9

From ₹1.3 Crore

Porsche

Cayenne Electric

From ₹1.77 Crore

Kia EV9GT Line · ₹1.3 Crore
Porsche Cayenne ElectricCayenne Electric · ₹1.77 Crore

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price EV9: ₹1.3 Crore (ahead) Cayenne Electric: ₹1.77 Crore EV9 ₹47.36 lakh cheaper
Safety EV9: 5 stars Cayenne Electric: 5 stars Euro NCAP
Range EV9: 561 km Cayenne Electric: 623–642 km (ahead) Claimed
Power EV9: 384 PS Cayenne Electric: 408–442 hp (ahead) Torque 700 vs 835 Nm
Boot EV9: 333 litres Cayenne Electric: 781 litres (ahead) Length 5,010 vs 4,985 mm
Versions EV9: 1 Cayenne Electric: 2 (ahead)

Pick the EV9 for the lower price.

Pick the Cayenne Electric for more range, more power, the bigger boot and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.3 Crore
₹1.77 Crore
On-road in
₹1.3 Crore
₹1.78 Crore
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,19,134 a month
₹2,98,700 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Electric
Electric
Power
384 PS
408–442 hp
Torque
700 Nm
835 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Range
561 km
623–642 km

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Flagship 3-Row Electric Ultra-Luxury SUV
SUV
Seating Capacity
6 Seats (2+2+2 Luxury VIP Lounge)
5
Fuel Type
Not listed
Electric (EV)

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
DC Fast Charging
Not listed
Up to 400 kW; 325 km of range added in 10 minutes; 0-80% in about 16 minutes
AC Charging
Not listed
Up to 11 kW via Wallbox, ports on both sides of the vehicle
Wireless Charging
Not listed
Optional Porsche Wireless Charging, up to 11 kW

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
Not listed
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent Rear Suspension with Self-Leveling Rear Shock Absorbers (maintains constant ride height under load)
Not listed
Wheel Type & Size
20-inch Diamond-Cut Aerodynamic Alloy Wheels
Not listed
Tyre Size
275/50 R20 Low-Rolling-Resistance Tubeless Radial
Not listed
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Mobility Kit with 12V Electric Compressor
Not listed

Dimensions & Storage

Length (mm)
5,010 mm
4985
Width (mm)
1,980 mm (2,263 mm with mirrors)
Not listed
Height (mm)
1,780 mm (with roof rails)
1674
Wheelbase (mm)
3,100 mm (Longest luxury EV wheelbase)
Not listed
Ground Clearance (mm)
198 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight (kg)
2,664 kg
Approximately 2600
Boot Space (Litres)
333L (all 3 rows up) / 828L (3rd row folded flat) / 2,318L (all rear seats folded)
781, expandable to 1588 with rear seats folded
Front Trunk / Frunk Space (Litres)
52 Litres (Front Luggage Trunk / Frunk with LED light)
Not listed
Frunk Capacity (Litres)
Not listed
90

Safety & ADAS

NCAP Rating
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2023). Adult occupant 33.6/40, child occupant 43.2/49.
5 stars, Euro NCAP (2025). Adult occupant 36.6/40, child occupant 44/49.
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)
Not listed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes (2nd row & 3rd row outer seats with ISOFIX)
Not listed
Airbags
Not listed
8 (Driver, Passenger, Side, Side-Rear)

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
Seats
Not listed
Power-folding rear seats

Lighting & Exterior

Headlights
Small Cube Projection Full LED Headlights with Star Map LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) & Dynamic Welcome Animation
Not listed
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
Charging Port Layout
Not listed
AC charging inlet on both left and right sides

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

Motor Battery & Performance

Battery Capacity
Not listed
113 kWh, double-side-cooled
Motor Layout
Not listed
Dual-motor AWD, standard on both variants
0-100 km/h (Turbo Electric)
Not listed
2.5 seconds
Top Speed
Not listed
260 km/h
Voltage Architecture
Not listed
800V

Brakes Wheels & Suspension

Drivetrain
Not listed
AWD

Colours Charging & Warranty

Battery Warranty
Not listed
80% of original net capacity guaranteed for 3 years/60,000 km; at least 70% capacity guaranteed for the remainder of the HV battery warranty period

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.3 Crore
₹1.77 Crore – ₹2.28 Crore
Colours
5 colours
13 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

Electric

GT Line₹1.3 Crore Cayenne Electric₹1.77 Crore Cayenne Electric ₹47.36 lakh more

On-road price in six cities

EV9 GT Line against Cayenne Electric Cayenne Electric

CityEV9Cayenne ElectricGap
Mumbai₹1.3 Crore₹1.78 CroreEV9 ₹47.36 lakh less
Pune₹1.3 Crore₹1.78 CroreEV9 ₹47.36 lakh less
New Delhi₹1.3 Crore₹1.78 CroreEV9 ₹47.36 lakh less
Bengaluru₹1.43 Crore₹1.96 CroreEV9 ₹52.09 lakh less
Chennai₹1.31 Crore₹1.78 CroreEV9 ₹47.36 lakh less
Hyderabad₹1.31 Crore₹1.78 CroreEV9 ₹47.36 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 Cayenne Electric?

The EV9, by ₹47.36 lakh on the versions compared here: EV9 GT Line at ₹1.3 Crore against Cayenne Electric Cayenne Electric at ₹1.77 Crore, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.3 Crore against ₹1.78 Crore.

Which has more range?

The Cayenne Electric claims 623–642 km against 561 km on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is safer?

The EV9: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023. The Cayenne Electric: 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2025. The EV9 has 10 airbags and the Cayenne Electric 8 airbags.

Which is more powerful?

The EV9 GT Line makes 384 PS and 700 Nm and the Cayenne Electric Cayenne Electric makes 408–442 hp and 835 Nm.

Which is bigger?

The EV9 is 25 mm longer. Boot space is 333 litres in the EV9 and 781 litres in the Cayenne Electric.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,19,134 a month for the EV9 and ₹2,98,700 for the Cayenne Electric, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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