Cadillac

Luxury AWD

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Vistiq

The Cadillac Vistiq is a three-row electric SUV positioned at the top of Cadillac's EV lineup, sitting above the Lyriq and sharing its Ultium platform with the Escalade IQ. Starting at $78,790, it targets luxury buyers who need seven-passenger capacity without sacrificing performance. Reviewers note that its combination of 615 hp, a 305-mile EPA range, and genuine interior refinement makes it one of the more credible domestic alternatives to the Rivian R1S and BMW iX in the large luxury EV segment.

Strong acceleration for its class — 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds across both trims despite a substantial curb weight

Three-row seating with genuine second- and third-row space, a differentiator in the still-limited large electric SUV segment

Cadillac's Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance is included, offering one of the more polished semi-autonomous systems available on any domestic vehicle

Interior material quality and design execution are cited by reviewers as a step above the Lyriq, with real-wood trim and a curved display setup spanning driver and front-passenger zones

305-mile EPA range is competitive for a three-row electric SUV and sufficient for most long-distance use cases without frequent charging stops

Base price of $78,790 rises to $84,090 for Premium Luxury, putting it in direct competition with more established luxury EV nameplates that carry stronger resale track records

Ultium platform DC fast charging is capped at 190 kW, which trails rivals like the Rivian R1S and Kia EV9 on peak charging speeds

Only one powertrain configuration is available across both trims — buyers seeking a longer-range or rear-wheel-drive option have no alternative within the lineup

As a first-year model with limited owner data, long-term reliability and software stability remain unproven relative to more established competitors

Light Standard Range RWD

Light Long Range RWD

Wind AWD

Land AWD

GT-Line AWD

The Kia EV9 is a three-row electric SUV that competes directly with the Rivian R1S and Volkswagen ID.Buzz in a segment with few established players. Arriving for the 2024 model year, it shares its E-GMP platform with the Hyundai IONIQ 6 and Genesis GV80 Coupe EV, bringing 800-volt architecture to a family-oriented package. Reviewers at Edmunds and Car and Driver consistently highlight its genuinely usable third row for adults and the upscale, minimalist interior as differentiators that justify its price positioning against both traditional three-row SUVs and rival EVs.

Third-row seating is legitimately usable for adults, a distinction Car and Driver noted separates the EV9 from most three-row SUVs at any price point

800-volt architecture enables DC fast charging at up to 240 kW, allowing roughly 10–80 percent charge in around 24 minutes under ideal conditions

Light Long Range RWD trim achieves 304 miles of EPA-rated range, the longest in the lineup and competitive with the Rivian R1S Standard battery

GT-Line AWD produces 501 hp and a 4.5-second 0–60 time while retaining full seven- or eight-passenger seating with no dedicated performance penalty to cargo space

Vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability across all trims allows up to 3.6 kW of external power output, usable for camping equipment or jobsite tools

Wind AWD and upper trims see range drop to 270–280 miles despite significantly higher prices, a trade-off InsideEVs flagged as a meaningful efficiency penalty for the dual-motor setup

Standard Range RWD base trim at $54,900 produces only 215 hp and an 8.2-second 0–60 time, noticeably sluggish relative to the weight of the vehicle

Real-world charging speeds frequently fall short of the 240 kW peak rating outside of optimal battery temperature and state-of-charge conditions, per owner reports

At 6,000-plus pounds of curb weight, reviewers including MotorTrend noted that body roll and overall dynamics feel closer to a traditional three-row SUV than a performance-oriented EV

	Cadillac Vistiq	Kia EV9
Body type	three-row SUV	three-row SUV
Trims	2	5
Starting price	$78,790	$54,900
Max EPA range	305 mi	304 mi
Max power	615 hp	501 hp
Quickest 0–60	3.7 s	4.5 s
Federal tax credit	Not eligible	$7,500 eligible
Drive options	Dual-Motor AWD	Single-Motor RWD Dual-Motor AWD
	Full Cadillac Vistiq specs →	Full Kia EV9 specs →

Cadillac Vistiq vs. Kia EV9