Compare Electric Vehicles
Compare price, battery, charging, ownership cost, running cost, features and performance.

Kia
EV9₹1.30 - 1.30Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹1.34Cr
- Range
- 561 km
- Battery
- 99.8 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 24 min

BMW
i5₹1.20 - 1.20Cr
Ex-showroom · Delhi
Est. on-road: ₹1.24Cr
- Range
- 516 km
- Battery
- 83.9 kWh
- Fast Charge
- 30 min
Quick Verdict
Your instant takeaway, before the detailed comparison below.
Best Value
EV9
Longest Range
EV9
Fastest Charging
EV9
Lowest Running Cost
i5
Best Performance
i5
Editor's Pick
i5
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEV9
- Longest RangeEV9
- Fastest ChargingEV9
- Lowest Running Costi5
- Best Performancei5
- Editor's Picki5
Overview
Key numbers at a glance.
Battery
- Kia99.8 kWh (gross)
- BMW83.9 kWh (gross)
Range
- Kia561 km
- BMW516 km
Power
- Kia283 kW
- BMW442 kW
Torque
- Kia700 Nm (at motor)
- BMW820 Nm (at motor)
Top Speed
- Kia200 km/h
- BMW230 km/h
Acceleration
- Kia5.3s (0-100)
- BMW3.8s (0-100)
Charging Time
- Kia24 min (10-80%)
- BMW30 min (10-80%)
Efficiency
- Kia17.8 kWh/100km
- BMW16.3 kWh/100km
Price Comparison
On-road price estimate for Delhi, Delhi. Change city to see how it affects the breakdown.
| Component | EV9 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹1,29,90,000 | ₹1,20,00,000 |
| Registration / RTO | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Road Tax | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Insurance (est.) | ₹3,89,700 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Other Charges (est.) | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| Total On-Road Price | ₹1,33,88,200 | ₹1,23,68,500 |
Estimated for Delhi, Delhi — confirm with your dealer. Ex-showroom price, registration, road tax, and insurance all vary by city.
EMI Calculator
Loan amount: ₹1,07,10,560
Monthly EMI
₹2,24,942
Total Interest
₹27,85,942
Total Cost
₹1,61,74,142
Battery
| Specification | EV9 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 99.8 kWh (gross) | 83.9 kWh (gross) |
| Range | 561 km | 516 km |
Charging
| Specification | EV9 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| DC Fast Charging (10-80%) | 24 min(winner) | 30 min |
| AC Home Charging (full) | 12 hr | 8.5 hr(winner) |
| Vehicle to Load | Yes | Not available |
Performance
| Specification | EV9 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 kW | 442 kW(winner) |
| Torque | 700 Nm (at motor) | 820 Nm (at motor)(winner) |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s | 3.8s(winner) |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 230 km/h(winner) |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Not available |
| Drive Layout | AWD | AWD |
Ownership Cost
Estimated cost of owning each vehicle — some categories (maintenance, resale) have no reliable published data yet and are shown honestly rather than guessed.
| Component | EV9 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Charging Cost (est.) | ₹20,494 | ₹18,731 |
| Annual Insurance (est.) | ₹3,89,700 | ₹3,60,000 |
| Road Tax / Registration, Delhi (est.) | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Annual Maintenance | Not available | Not available |
| Service Cost | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Replacement Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| Battery Warranty | Not available | Not available |
| Resale Value Estimate | Not available | Not available |
| 5-Year Cost (on-road + charging + insurance est.) | ₹1,50,49,468 | ₹1,39,02,156 |
Running Cost
Adjust the inputs below to estimate your own monthly and yearly running cost.
Charging Cost Calculator
Estimated — assumes ₹15/unit for public charging and ₹105/₹92 per litre for petrol/diesel.
Monthly Cost
₹1,918
Yearly Cost
₹23,011
Savings vs Petrol / yr
₹77,789
Savings vs Diesel / yr
₹50,589
Dimensions
| Specification | EV9 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5015 mm | 5060 mm |
| Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Height | 1780 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3100 mm | 2995 mm |
| Suspension (Front / Rear) | Not available | Independent, double wishbone / Independent, multi-link with air springs |
Safety
| Specification | EV9 | i5 |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP Rating | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP, 2023) | 5 Stars (Euro NCAP) |
| Airbags | 10(winner) | 6 |
| ADAS | Yes | Not available |
Features
Warranty
Colours
Available colour options — swatches only, no manufacturer imagery.
EV9
Aurora Black
i5
Mineral White Metallic
Pros & Cons
Pros are each model's own highlights; cons are computed, factual losses against the other compared vehicles.
EV9
Pros
- 6-seat flagship SUV with second-row captain seats
- 561 km range
- Level 3 autonomous-ready hardware
Cons
- Higher ex-showroom (starting) than the i5
- Lower power than the i5
- Lower torque than the i5
- Lower top speed than the i5
i5
Pros
- 230 km/h top speed
- Dual-motor M Performance AWD
- 516 km range
Cons
- Lower range than the EV9
- Lower battery than the EV9
- Higher charging time than the EV9
- Lower airbags than the EV9
Expert Verdict
A neutral summary generated from the categories each vehicle actually leads on above — not editorial opinion.
EV9
The EV9 leads on range, battery, charging time. Best suited for buyers who prioritize range over the alternatives here.
i5
The i5 leads on ex-showroom (starting), power, torque. It also has the lowest starting price among the vehicles compared. Best suited for buyers who prioritize ex-showroom (starting) over the alternatives here.
Ratings
Scored relative to the vehicles in this comparison (0-10) — not an absolute or editorial rating.
EV9
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
i5
Overall
Performance
Charging
Comfort
Not enough data
Technology
Not enough data
Safety
Value
Ownership
Owner Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
EV9
i5
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEV9
- Longest RangeEV9
- Fastest ChargingEV9
- Lowest Running Costi5
- Best Performancei5
- Editor's Picki5
Quick Verdict
- Best ValueEV9
- Longest RangeEV9
- Fastest ChargingEV9
- Lowest Running Costi5
- Best Performancei5
- Editor's Picki5
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