Verdict
At RM368,668, the Kia EV9 costs RM60,220 less and its RM515 annual road tax is far easier to swallow than the Volvo EX90’s RM1,940. It also brings a longer 3,100-mm wheelbase, a 333-litre boot and 3.6-kW vehicle-to-load power. The EX90 answers with serious pace: 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time, plus 617 km of range from its 106-kWh battery. For a Malaysian family, the EV9 is the more rational seven-seat EV; the Volvo earns its premium with performance, range and active air suspension.
EV9
Pick the Kia EV9 if you want the RM60,220 saving, lower RM515 road tax, a 3,100-mm wheelbase and V2L capability.
EX90
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you want 671 hp, a 617-km range, active air suspension and a 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins system.
Key differences
- Price: Kia EV9 RM368,668; Volvo EX90 RM428,888.
- Road tax: Kia EV9 RM515 per year; Volvo EX90 RM1,940 per year.
- Motor output: Kia EV9 380 hp and 700 Nm; Volvo EX90 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- Battery and range: Kia EV9 99.8 kWh and 505 km; Volvo EX90 106 kWh and 617 km.
- Wheelbase and boot space: Kia EV9 3,100 mm and 333 litres; Volvo EX90 2,985 mm and 310 litres.
- Suspension: Kia EV9 MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear; Volvo EX90 active air suspension front and rear.
EV9
- RM60,220 lower purchase price and RM1,425 lower annual road tax.
- Longer 3,100-mm wheelbase and larger 333-litre boot.
- 3.6-kW V2L and Remote Parking Assist.
- 380 hp and 700 Nm trail the EX90’s 671 hp and 870 Nm.
- 505-km range is 112 km short of the EX90’s 617 km.
- No autonomous braking system with pedestrian and cyclist detection is specified.
EX90
- 671 hp, 870 Nm and a 4.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 106-kWh battery delivers 617 km of range.
- Active air suspension, 25-speaker 1,600-watt audio and powered doors.
- Costs RM60,220 more and attracts RM1,940 annual road tax versus RM515.
- Shorter 2,985-mm wheelbase and smaller 310-litre boot.
- No V2L capability is specified, unlike the EV9’s 3.6-kW system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM368,668✓ | RM428,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM515✓ | RM1,940 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | E-GMP platform, 800V architecture | 800V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | 380 hp | 671 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 700 Nm | 870 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh | 106 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 505 km | 617 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 350 kW | 350 kW |
| V2L | 3.6 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 4.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,015 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,780 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Weight | 2,648 kg | 2,704 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 333 litres✓ | 310 litres |
| Front Tyre | 285/45R21 | 265/45R21 |
| Rear Tyre | 285/45R21 | 295/40R21 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Michelin Pilot Sport EV VOL |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Korea (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Active Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Active Air Suspension |
| Front Wheels | 21" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 21" Alloys | 21" 8-spoke Glossy Black Diamond-cut Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) with FlexSteer adjustment (Comfort/Normal/Sport) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Active Chassis with Air Suspension |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Centre Airbag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front Center Airbag, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Automatic For Rear Doors | Electric for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats in Second and Third Row | Available on outer rear seats, with Integrated Booster Cushions |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, with Full Auto Brake, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Roof-mounted LiDAR removed on the CKD model (driver assistance functionality largely unchanged); dual Nvidia Drive AGX Orin processors |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Driver and Passenger Powered Seats with Memory and Massage Settings, Heating | Powered and Ventilated Nappa Leather Seats with Massage |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | Second row 40:20:40 Split Folding with integrated booster child seat for the outer seats, Third Row 50:50 |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control with 3rd Row Air Vents | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 2 Sockets, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 2 USB-C Front, 1 Wireless Charger Front, 2 USB-C Middle Row, 2 USB-C Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof and Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 14-speaker Meridian Sound System | 14.5" Touchscreen with Android Automotive OS, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 25-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Sound System (1,600 watt) |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation | Powered Boot, Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with Surround View Monitor | Yes, with 360 Surround View Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes, Remote Parking Assist | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 years/160,000 km for EV battery | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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EV9 vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Kia EV9 or Volvo EX90 better?
The EV9 is the better family-value choice, with lower purchase and road-tax costs, a longer wheelbase and more boot space. The EX90 is better if 671 hp, 617 km of range, 4.2-second acceleration and active air suspension matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM60,220 more than the Kia EV9: RM428,888 versus RM368,668. Its annual road tax is also RM1,425 higher, at RM1,940 versus RM515.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Volvo EX90 goes further at 617 km from its 106-kWh battery, beating the Kia EV9’s 505 km from 99.8 kWh by 112 km. Both support 11-kW AC and 350-kW DC charging.