Kia EV9 v Tesla Model X and BMW iX v LandRover Discovery SUV Practicality Box test / comparison.

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I need a very big spacious vehicle, ideally with 7 seats and some tow capacity. Is the all electric Kia EV9 up to the job? I'd love to be able to get rid of my diesel Land Rover Discovery but sometimes I just need it's practical space and it's towing capacity.
I think the EV9 is as close as it gets for an electric SUV, but what's the difference in size? Can it replace my Land Rover?
Let's put it through the box test using Ikea packing boxes (the larger variant).

Whilst I have them here anyway, lets see how the EV9 also compares to some other big EV SUV's - the Tesla Model X and a BMW iX.

The only way to get more space is to go to van-derived electric vehicles such as the Mercedes EQS or VW ID.Buzz, perhaps the Vauxhall e-Vivaro, but then they do feel lie you're driving a van. Nice vans, very refined and comfortable, but still a van style of drive rather than a big comfy SUV.

Many thanks

Richard Symons
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[andrewlarner]

⁠glad you liked the EV9. Thanks for such a great service on the PPF. Sorry about all the clobber in it. During the week I chauffeur my wife and her friend plus husband. So that’s 4 adults two wheelchairs and 2 German shepherds. All with load of room. At the weekend we have the 6 seats up the middle ones turned around so my wife can chat with the grandkids. We can still fit the wheelchair in the boot. Our 2nd EV and loving it.

[FFVoyager]

Four cars I have absolutely no interest in but Richard told me things about them that kept me watching for 21 minuets!

[synpol]

Good even handed comparison again Richard ... I have a six seat EV9 right now which replaced my BMW iX and we moved for the extra seat and the more practical boot ... We have also had XC90 and Discovery before moving to EVs and right now there is nothing to touch the EV9 for passenger space and practicality .... I am over 6 foot and I have 3 5 foot teenagers who all agree that the EV9 is the most comfortable car in this 6 seat config that any of the others we have owned... We are keen to see the new Volvo EX90 but to be honest I dont think its going to be any bigger in the back and its got a massive price tag with starting price seeing to be at £99, 000 !!! ... other than some personal badge snobbery which I am prone to the EV9 is an easy winner all round. I would be interested in a comparison with an actual modern Discovery ... not sure its quite as massive in the back but I may be wrong.... Thanks again for the excellent content

[karmanline]

I thought the EV9 would be too big wallowy, but 10k later we love it and the size/seats/comfort are definitely worth it. It exceeded the official range in the summer, is sooo quick and corners better than it should really. I dont like the lack of steering feel or the mandatory "safety" aids, but otherwise it is brilliant. If it gets people out of big ICE SUVs it has done the humans a favour.

[jasonmiller]

Another cracking video Richard 👍... although dinosaur bone burning you can't deny that practicality 🤷‍♂️.

[willayling]

Land Rover really needs to fix the current Discovery with the ev version by going back to 4s design ethos. It's bloody brilliant, and I really want one... just without the high running costs!

They would sell bucket loads of them if they nail it!

[recklessrogue]

I would never own such an enormous car but your videos always keep me watching. No matter how nice inside I couldn't own an IX with that face... especially given how much it costs. The EV9 offers incredible space and the Tesla would be the easiest to live with given the software, charging network and likely better efficiency.

[MrDAVIDATKIN]

Practical advantage of the EV9, its less likely to burst in to flames in car parks

[josephfamilyrocks]

I have a 2025 BMW IX. It is absolutely gorgeous inside and out. We don’t care about the negative remarks about her looks. It commands attention and drives like a beast. It’s refined and luxurious and there aren’t too many EVs that compare to the IX and a BMW. Most people that hate on this car don’t drive anything close to this caliber of car. 💅🏾💅🏾💅🏾

[Chris-mhvf]

The most I have had in my model 3 is a 6ft x 4ft kitchen table and 4 kitchen chairs, I put a saw in as I was not sure they would come out again but a bit of Jenga and they did. Amazing ant there was still enough room for luggage for 2 for a week.

[charliew]

If you’d stacked the boxes sideways in the IX, it looks like you could have put another sideways box on top of each, in a 2 x 2 arrangement, rather than the three…

[Jawlf]

Model x boxes on side, 2 high and 2 wide so 4 plus one at front 5??

[stevefred]

We have an iX in Abu Dhabi and in this market they are supplied with a spare wheel that is strapped down inside the boot! Because of this, we hardly have any boot space left!

[gibo]

Would like to see a vid on the state of autopilot vs the other cars.

[paulpagett]

Hi Richard thanks for the review, but the land rover has extra capability of off road use👍

[MadDaCube]

IKEA boxes? Cargo capacity is measured in banaboxes as per the official gold standard which makes this comparison invalid.

[andrewszatmari]

I’d love to see a model x 5 seater with a dog crate (crash test worthy one) for a medium sized dog. Is there still space for some luggage? Almost none in my countryman so am looking for another car and model x is on my list.

[mjcamp]

If you need van sized boot space, buy a model 3 or similar, and on the 3 days a year you need a van sized transport - use your EV running cost savings to hire a van 😉

[steveyoung]

you didnt include the Eton? should try the new etron Q8

[sniffa]

Have you done a review on the bmw ix and compared it to other ev's