Tesla Model S Plaid 100 KWh vs KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD 99.8 kWh Comparison

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Detailed specification and features comparison between Tesla Model S Plaid 100 KWh, KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD 99.8 kWh
	Tesla Model S Plaid 100 KWh ₹1.5Cr (Ex-Showroom) 100 KWh 593 km	KIA EV9 GT-Line AWD 99.8 kWh ₹1.3Cr (Ex-Showroom) 99.8 kWh 561 km

AC charging time (0-100% SoC)	Approx. 10 hr15 min	9 hours with a 11.5-kW
DC charging time (0-100% SoC)	Approx. 30–35 min	Approximately 60 minutes
Charging Port	CCS-2	Type 2 port for AC and CCS port for DC fast charging.
Charging Options	Home AC (11–16.5 kW), public AC, Supercharger (V2/V3), CCS	AC: Type 2, 11 kW, 0–450 km in 10.5 hrs; DC: CCS, 209 kW, 45–360 km in 22 mins; Ultra-fast: 10–80% in 24 mins (350 kW).
Charging Time (15/16 A Plug Point)	Approx. 10–12 h (230 V, 16 A); 80–135 h (120 V)
Wireless Mobile Charging
Home Charger	Level 2 wall box compatible	7kW home charging point
Scheduled Charging & Scheduled Cabin Conditioning
AC charging time (0-80% SoC)	Approx. 6–8 hours
AC charging time (20-80% SoC)	Approx. 5–6 hours
DC charging time (20-80% SoC)	Approx. 25 min
DC charging time (0-80% SoC)	Approx. 27–30 min

Battery Type	Liquid-cooled lithium-ion	Lithium-ion battery
Battery Pack	100 KWh	99.8 kWh
Electric Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (front), Asynchronous machines (rear)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Electric Motor Max Power (bhp@rpm/KW)	750 kW	384 Ps
Electric Motor Max Torque (nm@rpm)	1,420 Nm	700 Nm
Drive Type	All-Wheel Drive (tri-motor AWD)	Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Number of Electric Motor	3 (dual rear asynchronous, single front PMSM)	Dual electric motors

Steering Type & Column	Variable-ratio rack & pinion, electronic power assist	Electric Adjust Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel with Memory Function
Steering Adjustment
Turning Radius (Metres)	12.3 m	12.3 meters
Drive Modes	Standard, Sport, Plaid (Boost)	Eco, Normal, Sport, and My Drive
Regenerative Braking Levels	2 (Standard and Low)	Four levels
Single Pedal Drive
Virtual Engine Sound
Front Suspension	Independent, double-wishbone with air springs & adaptive dampers	McPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Independent, multi-link air suspension with adaptive dampers	Multi-link
Suspension Damper Type	Adaptive air suspension	Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS)
Shock Absorbers Type	Electronically controlled dampers	Adaptive variable shock absorbers
Technology	e‑Cruise, Autopilot, Performance Dashboard, engine sound simulation
Tyre Type & Size	Front: 265/35R21, Rear: 295/30R21	275/50 R20 – 50.8cm (20”)
Cruise Control	Adaptive cruise with Autopilot capability
Boost Mode
1-100 Km Acceleration (Sec)	2 sec	6 seconds
Top Speed	200 mph (322 km/h)	200 km/h (124 mph)
ARAI Range	593 km	561 km

Driving Space	Spacious cabin
Headlamps & DRL	LED adaptive headlights	Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps (ILED)
Tail Lamps	LED	LED
Upholstery	Premium vegan leather	Leatherette
Wheels	19″ (standard) or 21″ arachnid wheels	R19, R20, R21
Sunroof	Panoramic fixed glass roof	Dual Sunroof
Steering Wheel	Standard Yoke round wheel
Steering Wheel & E-shifter	Electronic shift
Mood Lighting	Ambient LED lighting with entry/exit animations
Night Trail - Carpet Lamps
Sequential Turn Indicators
Start Up / Good bye Animations
Center Tail Lamp with Animations
Integrated Antenna	Yes (shark‑fin style)
Length (mm)	5021 mm	5015mm
Width (mm)	1987 mm	1980mm
Height (mm)	1431 mm	1780mm
Wheelbase (mm)	2960 mm	3100 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	144 mm	7.8 in (198 mm)
Vanity Mirror
Rear Reading Lamp
Rear Seat Headrest
Cup Holders
Digital Cluster	17″ central touchscreen + digital instrument display
Body Type	Sedan	SUV
Seating Capacity	5	7
No. of Doors	4	5
Rear Spoiler		LED HMSL
Electrically Deployed Front Door Handles	Pop‑out flush door handles

Airbags	8 airbags: front, side, rear, head airbag system, front seats knee airbags	10 Airbags
Body Shell	High-strength aluminum architecture
Front Brake Type	Ventilated disc, 4-piston fixed calipers (~395 mm)	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated disc, single-piston floating calipers (~365 mm)	Disc
Brake Technology	4‑wheel ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution
EyeDentity (driver & occupant Monitoring)
EPB (electric park brake)
Rear Parking Sensor
Front Parking Sensor
Radar
Reverse Camera
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Fog Lamps
Cornering Lamps
Auto Headlamps
Auto Booster Lamps
360 Degree Camera
Blind Spot Monitor
Secure 360 - Live View & Recording	Built-in Dashcam & Sentry Mode using those cameras
Rear Defogger
Windshield Auto Defogging
Central Locking
Child Safety Locks
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Brake Assist
ADAS		Level-2
Forward Collision Warning System (FCW)
Automatic Emergency Braking System (AEB)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDW)
Lane Keep Assist System (LKA)
Lane Sway Alert (LSA)
Lane Centering Function (LCF)
Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
Front Vehicle Start Alert (FVSA)
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (iACC)
Smart Pilot Assist (SPA)
Risk Mitigation Support
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Forward Cross Traffic Alert (FCTA)
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

Screen Size	17″ central touchscreen + 12.3″ digital instrument cluster	(12.3” Instrument Cluster+ 6” HVAC Controls +12.3” Touchscreen Navigation)
Chipset & Memory	SoC (akin to PS5‑class GPU) with upgraded RAM & storage
Wireless Technology	5 GHz Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth (multi-device), LTE modem (Premium Connectivity optional)
Connectivity	Standard & Premium Connectivity enable maps, media, web browser, YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, Spotify (NA)	Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and Tri-zone climate control
Apps	Access via Tesla Theater/Tesla Arcade ecosystem
Connected Features	Trip Planner with Supercharger routing, autopilot/FSD features, OTA updates, vehicle & map analytics
Speakers	22 speakers with 960-watt audio system	14
Voice Commands
NFC Key	Available for phone-as-key or key card entry
Auto Park
Video calling with in-car camera
AIR Purifier
Internet Connectivity	Built‑in via cellular + Wi‑Fi hotspot
Power Tailgate with Gesture Control
Tailgate Ajar Warning
Vehicle to Load Charging
Heater
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Memory Function Seats
LightMeUp (ambient lights)
OTA Updates (infotainment & maps)
OTA Updates (vehicle features)
OTA Updates (ePowertrain)
App Store

Push Start	Yes (keyless via key fob/app)
Frunk Space (litres)	89 L	52 l
Boot Space (litres)	Seats up: 709 L, Seats folded: 1,828 L	333 litre
Auto Headlamps
Rain Sensing Wipers
2nd row AC vents
Seat Belt Adjustment
Seat Recline
Auto AC
Door Glass	Powered windows
Power Adjusted Driver Seat
Power Adjusted Co-Driver Seat
Electric adjust ORVM		Ys
Power fold ORVM
ORVM Auto Dip on Reverse
Auto Dimming IRVM
Ventilated Front Seats
Ventilated Rear Seats
Door Handles		Automatic
Parcel Shelf	Hatch-style
Front Row Arm Rest with Storage
2nd Row Arm Rest with Cup Holder
Magzine Pockets for Rear Passengers
Bottle Holder
Keep, Pet & Camp Modes (climate control)
Interior Device Charging Port	Yes (USB-C ports front & rear)
ISOFIX Rear Seats	Yes, 2 anchorage points
ESP
Door Open Alert (DOA)
Autonomous Emergency Steering (AES)
Evasive Steering Assist (ESA)
Emergency Lane Keep Assist
Highway Assist (including driver initiated auto lane change)
Rear Collision Warning (RCW)

Ex Showroom Price	15000000	12990000

Battery Warranty	8 years or 240,000 km	8 years / 160,000 km
Motor Warranty	8 years or 240,000 km	7–10 yrs / ~100k mi
Vehicle Warranty	4 years or 80,000 km	3 yrs/unlimited km
Tyre Warranty	1 year or 20,000 km
Home Charger Warranty	4 years	3 years limited warranty
Portable Charger Warranty	1 year warranty	Manufacturer warranty (~1–2 yrs)