Kia EV9 GT vs Polestar 3

Key differences

  • Polestar 3 is 115 mm (4.5 in) shorter than Kia EV9 GT.
  • Polestar 3 makes 6 kW (8 hp) more power than Kia EV9 GT.
  • Polestar 3 has 101 km (WLTP) more range than Kia EV9 GT.Polestar 3 has 63 mi (WLTP) more range than Kia EV9 GT.
  • Kia EV9 GT costs £9,195 less than Polestar 3 (list prices, incl. tax).
Electric

Kia EV9 GT

SUV · 2026 · BEV

£82,845 incl. tax

SEK 992,900 incl. tax

DKK 799,999 incl. tax

CHF 93,450 incl. tax

No price listed for United States yet.

No price listed for Canada yet.

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Germany yet.

No price listed for Netherlands yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for France yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

Full specifications of Kia EV9 GT
Electric

Polestar 3

SUV · 2025 · BEV

US$79,400 excl. tax

CA$120,000 excl. tax

£92,040 incl. tax

€96,900 incl. tax

€109,200 incl. tax

€109,300 incl. tax

No price listed for Australia yet.

No price listed for Norway yet.

No price listed for Spain yet.

No price listed for Italy yet.

No price listed for Belgium yet.

No price listed for Austria yet.

No price listed for Ireland yet.

No price listed for Sweden yet.

No price listed for Denmark yet.

No price listed for Switzerland yet.

Full specifications of Polestar 3

Size comparison

Side view size comparison of Kia EV9 GT and Polestar 3
  • Polestar 3 is 115 mm (4.5 in) shorter than Kia EV9 GT.
  • Polestar 3 is 128 mm (5 in) lower than Kia EV9 GT.
  • Polestar 3 has a wheelbase 115 mm (4.5 in) shorter than Kia EV9 GT.
Blue solid line: Kia EV9 GT; orange dashed line: Polestar 3. The outlines are generic body shapes drawn at one scale, not the real design of any model.

Kia EV9 GT is 5,015 mm (197.4 in) long and 1,755 mm (69.1 in) high, with a wheelbase of 3,100 mm (122 in). Polestar 3 is 4,900 mm (192.9 in) long and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high, with a wheelbase of 2,985 mm (117.5 in).

Front view size comparison of Kia EV9 GT and Polestar 3
  • Polestar 3 is 12 mm (0.5 in) narrower than Kia EV9 GT.
Blue solid line: Kia EV9 GT; orange dashed line: Polestar 3.

Kia EV9 GT is 1,980 mm (78 in) wide and 1,755 mm (69.1 in) high. Polestar 3 is 1,968 mm (77.5 in) wide and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high.

Rear view size comparison of Kia EV9 GT and Polestar 3
Blue solid line: Kia EV9 GT; orange dashed line: Polestar 3.

Kia EV9 GT is 1,980 mm (78 in) wide and 1,755 mm (69.1 in) high. Polestar 3 is 1,968 mm (77.5 in) wide and 1,627 mm (64.1 in) high.

Compare specifications

A check mark shows the better value in a row. Range and efficiency check marks compare only values from the same test cycle. Prices are each market's own list prices, compared within that market; some include tax and some do not, and no price is marked better when the tax treatment differs. Energy cost is what the energy for 100 km (100 mi where the market uses miles) costs at the market's latest published national energy price, in its own currency, with the price's source and date.

Specification comparison
Specification Kia EV9 GT Polestar 3
Price
Base priceUnited States Not listed US$79,400excl. taxChecked . Source for United States, Polestar 3
Base priceCanada Not listed CA$120,000excl. taxChecked . Source for Canada, Polestar 3
Base priceUnited Kingdom £82,845Better value on this metricincl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Kia EV9 GT£92,040incl. taxChecked . Source for United Kingdom, Polestar 3
Base priceAustralia Neither car has a price listed for Australia yet.
Base priceGermany Not listed €96,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Germany, Polestar 3
Base priceNetherlands Not listed €109,200incl. taxChecked . Source for Netherlands, Polestar 3
Base priceNorway Neither car has a price listed for Norway yet.
Base priceFrance Not listed €109,300incl. taxChecked . Source for France, Polestar 3
Base priceSpain Neither car has a price listed for Spain yet.
Base priceItaly Neither car has a price listed for Italy yet.
Base priceBelgium Neither car has a price listed for Belgium yet.
Base priceAustria Neither car has a price listed for Austria yet.
Base priceIreland Neither car has a price listed for Ireland yet.
Base priceSweden SEK 992,900incl. taxChecked . Source for Sweden, Kia EV9 GT Not listed
Base priceDenmark DKK 799,999incl. taxChecked . Source for Denmark, Kia EV9 GT Not listed
Base priceSwitzerland CHF 93,450incl. taxChecked . Source for Switzerland, Kia EV9 GT Not listed
Energy cost
Energy cost per 100 miUnited States US$5.78per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price US$7.02per 100 mi Derived Electricity at US$0.183 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential electricity price for United States electricity price
Energy cost per 100 kmCanada CA$2.34per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price CA$2.85per 100 km Derived Electricity at CA$0.12 per kWh, excl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the EPA range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Statistics Canada, table 25-10-0021-01 for Canada electricity price
Energy cost per 100 miUnited Kingdom £8.13per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price £7.27per 100 mi Derived Electricity at £0.257 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. UK DESNZ household electricity price (QEP 2.2.4) for United Kingdom electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustralia A$6.50per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price A$5.81per 100 km Derived Electricity at A$0.331 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. New South Wales (Ausgrid), Australian Energy Regulator, Default Market Offer for Australia electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmGermany €7.09per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price €6.35per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.362 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Germany electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNetherlands €4.78per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price €4.28per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.244 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Netherlands electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmNorway NOK 43.66per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price NOK 39.05per 100 km Derived Electricity at NOK 2.226 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Norway electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmFrance €4.87per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price €4.36per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.249 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for France electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSpain €4.92per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price €4.40per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.251 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Spain electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmItaly €6.16per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price €5.51per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.314 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Italy electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmBelgium €7.01per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price €6.27per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.358 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Belgium electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmAustria €6.39per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price €5.72per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.326 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Austria electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmIreland €7.59per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price €6.79per 100 km Derived Electricity at €0.387 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Ireland electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSweden SEK 64.79per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price SEK 57.95per 100 km Derived Electricity at SEK 3.304 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Sweden electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmDenmark DKK 34.80per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price DKK 31.13per 100 km Derived Electricity at DKK 1.775 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Jan 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. Eurostat household electricity prices (nrg_pc_204) for Denmark electricity price Better value on this metric
Energy cost per 100 kmSwitzerland CHF 5.84per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price CHF 5.22per 100 km Derived Electricity at CHF 0.298 per kWh, incl. tax, for 1 Sep 2026 to 30 Sep 2026. Derived: usable battery divided by rated range, from the WLTP range. It is battery to wheels, so it is usually lower than an official figure. BFS LIK Durchschnittspreise für Energie und Treibstoffe (monthly) for Switzerland electricity price Better value on this metric
Dimensions
Length 5,015 mm (197.4 in)4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width 1,980 mm (78 in)1,968 mm (77.5 in)
Height 1,755 mm (69.1 in)1,627 mm (64.1 in)
Wheelbase 3,100 mm (122 in)2,985 mm (117.5 in)
Curb weight Not available 2,403 kg2,403 kg (5,298 lb)
Performance
Power 374 kW (502 hp)380 kW (510 hp)Better value on this metric
Torque 740 Nm546 lb-ft (740 Nm)910 Nm671 lb-ft (910 Nm)Better value on this metric
0-100 km/h Not available 4.7 s
Top speed Not available 210 km/h130 mph (210 km/h)
Battery and charging
Usable battery 99.8 kWh107 kWhBetter value on this metric
Range 316 mi (WLTP)509 km (WLTP)279 mi (EPA)449 km (EPA)379 mi (WLTP)610 km (WLTP)Better value on this metric
DC charging, peak Not available 250 kW
AC charging Not available 11 kW
Practicality
Seats 7Better value on this metric5
Cargo space Not available 484 L484 L (17.1 cu ft)

Kia EV9 GT

Specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.kia.com www.kia.com

Source detailsAußenspiegel"; width_mm (same row) [width without mirrors]; height_mm "Höhe 1.755 Radstand 3.100"; wheelbase_mm (same row). Drivetrain AWD. Battery as printed, not labelled usable or net. GB page: no dimensions, bhp 501 vs 502 in headings. Exact factors: mi x 1.609344.

Other specifications: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.kia.com

Source detailsFills an empty field only.

Polestar 3

Specifications: OpenEV Data, checked . www.polestar.com

Source detailsOpenEV Data v1.24.0 (generated 2025-12-30); record polestar:polestar_3:2025:polestar_3_performance_pack; sources: oem "Polestar 3 Performance Pack Specifications 2025" https://www.polestar.com/polestar-3 (accessed 2025-12-29); cargo method not stated by the source

Range and efficiency: Manufacturer official pages, cited per row, checked . www.polestar.com

Test cycles differ (WLTP and EPA), so these rows are not compared.

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