Tata Curvv EV vs Kia EV9 — Detailed 2026 Comparison

Stuck between the Tata Curvv EV and Kia EV9? You’re not alone — both target Indian suv buyers, but the Tata Curvv EV undercuts on entry price (₹17.49L vs ₹129.90L), and the Kia EV9 fast-charges quicker (350 kW vs 70 kW). Here’s the honest verdict — specs, real-world range, charging, 5-year cost and features, side by side.

Tata Curvv EV vs Kia EV9

Tata Curvv EV - electric car

Tata Curvv EV

SUV

Starting price₹17.49 L
Real-world range320 km (real)
Battery45 kWh
Power148 hp
Top speed160 km/h
Kia EV9 - electric car

Kia EV9

SUV

Starting price₹129.90 L
Real-world range440 km (real)
Battery99.8 kWh
Power379 hp
Top speed200 km/h
Verdict: Pick Tata Curvv EV if value matters most; go with Kia EV9 for longest real-world range.

Detailed spec comparison

SpecTata Curvv EVKia EV9
Ex-showroom (Delhi)₹1,748,999₹12,990,000
Battery (kWh)4599.8
Range ARAI (km)430561
Range real-world (km)320440
Motor power (hp)148379
Torque (Nm)215700
Top speed (km/h)160200
0–100 km/h (sec)8.66
Fast charging (kW)70350
Fast charge 10→80 (min)4024
AC full charge (hrs)7.910
Boot space (L)500828
Ground clearance (mm)190179

Green cell = better value for that spec. Based on base/top variant.

All variants & prices

Tata Curvv EV

Creative 45₹17.49 L
Empowered+ 55₹21.99 L

Kia EV9

GT Line AWD₹129.90 L

Last updated: Jun 9, 2026

The verdict in 30 seconds

Pick the Tata Curvv EV if you want lower entry price. Pick the Kia EV9 if you value longer real-world range and faster DC charging.

What buyers ask

Which has the better real-world range?

ARAI rates the Curvv EV at 585 km and the EV9 at 561 km. Our real-world estimate (~75% of ARAI) puts them at 438 km vs 420 km respectively — the Curvv EV edges out by 18 km in mixed city + highway driving.

Which is cheaper to own over 5 years?

Both EVs run at roughly ₹1.0–1.5/km, so the 5-year ownership gap is driven by sticker price and depreciation. The Tata Curvv EV is ~₹112.41L cheaper to start, which typically translates to ₹1.2–1.5L lower 5-year TCO. Use the TCO calculator for your exact variant.

Which is faster to charge?

Peak DC rate is 70 kW for the Curvv EV vs 350 kW for the EV9. 10–80% takes 40 min vs 24 min — the EV9 is faster on a long highway stop.

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Last updated: June 2026 · Specs sourced from official manufacturer pages and CarDekho. Real-world range estimates use a 75% ARAI multiplier based on typical Indian conditions.