Verdict
The RM82,000 gap buys a very different tool. The Ford Everest is a seven-seat SUV with a 2.0-litre bi-turbo diesel making 207 hp and 500 Nm, plus seven airbags, blind-spot monitoring and collision warning. The JAC T9 EV is a five-seat pickup with two motors producing 288 hp and 516 Nm, an 88 kWh battery and 340 km claimed range. Its annual road tax is also lower at RM305 against RM438. Choose the Everest for extra seats and driver-assistance hardware; choose the JAC if EV running and pickup utility suit your routine.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, a 259-litre boot and blind-spot monitoring with collision warning.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if you want 288 hp, 516 Nm, 340 km EV range and a six-year/200,000 km battery warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; JAC T9 EV RM199,888.
- Power and torque: Ford Everest 207 hp and 500 Nm; JAC T9 EV 288 hp and 516 Nm.
- Seating: Ford Everest seven seats; JAC T9 EV five seats.
- Length: Ford Everest 4,914 mm; JAC T9 EV 5,330 mm.
- Warranty: Ford Everest three years/100,000 km; JAC T9 EV six years/200,000 km.
- Annual road tax: Ford Everest RM438; JAC T9 EV RM305.
Everest
- Seven seats and a 259-litre boot
- Blind-spot monitoring and collision warning
- Seven airbags and front parking sensors
- RM82,000 more expensive
- Three-year/100,000 km warranty versus six years/200,000 km
- Less power and torque: 207 hp/500 Nm versus 288 hp/516 Nm
T9 EV
- 88 kWh battery with 340 km EV range
- 288 hp and 516 Nm from two motors
- Six-year/200,000 km battery warranty
- Five seats versus the Everest's seven
- No listed blind-spot monitoring or collision warning
- No front parking sensors listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM199,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM305✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore | 84.01 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 288 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 516 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 88 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 88 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 5,330 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,965 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 3,110 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | Full-size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee) | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side Curtain and Front Centre Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual For Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | One-piece Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB, 1 220-volt Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 10.4" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Parking | No | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 200,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 6 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | — | 6-Year/200,000 km Warranty for Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Everest vs T9 EV FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or JAC T9 EV better?
The Ford Everest is better for carrying up to seven people and adds blind-spot monitoring, collision warning and front parking sensors. The JAC T9 EV is better for lower upfront cost, EV driving, stronger 288 hp/516 Nm outputs and its longer six-year/200,000 km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Ford Everest costs RM82,000 more than the JAC T9 EV.
How does the JAC T9 EV charge?
The JAC T9 EV supports 11 kW AC charging and up to 88 kW DC charging. It also has a 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load function, while its 88 kWh battery is rated for 340 km of range.