America’s most popular electric vehicle, the Tesla Model Y , is getting a major refresh. Tesla already launched the Tesla Model Y Juniper in China, but now it’s bringing the vehicle to the US. Of course, the new Model Y has to go up against a host of competitive electric vehicles, some of which are larger, some faster, and some even cheaper.
The Kia EV9 has been hailed for being one of the few full-size electric SUVs that offers a high-quality driving experience without completely breaking the bank. Can the Tesla Model Y Juniper compete with the Kia EV9 ? Is one vehicle better for you than the other? Here’s how the two stack up. Keep in mind that we’re only looking at the new Model Y Juniper for this comparison — not the previous-generation Model Y that has been available for some time now.
Design The designs of the new Tesla Model Y and the Kia EV9 are pretty different. The Model Y is more of a crossover-sized vehicle than an actual SUV, while the EV9 is much more like a traditional SUV with a big boxy shape. The Model Y Juniper offers a few design updates over the previous generation Model Y.
For starters, the headlight is a long light bar at the front that’s split into three sections, unlike the two distinct headlights from the previous model. That trend continues at the back with a light bar as the taillight. Other aspects of the vehicle have been made a little sleeker and a little more modern too.
The EV9, on the other hand, is big and boxy. It’s not as cur.
