Kia EV9
SUV · 2024–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2026
- Starting prices: −$2,000 to −$1,000 (3 trims; hover for each)
- Electric range: 280 mi → 283 mi (Wind, Land)
- Parking sensors: Front, Rear → Front, Rear, Side (Wind)
- Electric range: 270 mi → 280 mi (GT-Line)
- 360-degree camera: Surround View Camera → 3D Surround View Camera (GT-Line, Land)
- Max towing: 2,000 lb → 5,000 lb (Land)
- Electric range: 304 mi → 305 mi (Light Long Range)
- Seats: 6 → 7 (Light Long Range)
- Second row: Captain's Chairs → Bench Seat (Light Long Range)
2026 EV9 trims
| GT-Line | Land | Light | Light Long Range | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $71,900 | $68,900 | $54,900 | $57,900 | $63,900 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 379 hp | 215 hp | 201 hp | 379 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft + option | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Rwd | Rwd | Awd |
| Electric range | 280 mi | 283 mi | 230 mi | 305 mi | 283 mi |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 6 | 6 + option | 7 | 7 + option | 7 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 5,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb | 2,000 lb |
| Max cargo | 81.7 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft | 81.7 cu ft |
| Ground clearance | 7.8 in | 7.8 in | — | — | 7.8 in |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless | — | — | — |
| Android Auto | Wireless | Wireless | — | — | — |
| Digital gauge cluster | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Head-up display | Windshield HUD | — | — | — | — |
| Audio | Meridian | Meridian | — | — | — |
| Speakers | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Wireless phone charging | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi | Qi |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering | Lane Centering |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention | Blind Spot Intervention |
| Automatic emergency braking | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection | AEB with Pedestrian + Cyclist Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking | Rear Cross-Traffic with Automatic Braking |
| 360-degree camera | 3D Surround View Camera | 3D Surround View Camera | — | — | 3D Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear, Side | Front, Rear, Side | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear, Side |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather | Synthetic Leather |
| Heated seats | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | Front |
| Ventilated seats | Front, Second Row | Front, Second Row | Front | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Driver Seat | Driver Seat | — | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Second row | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs + option | Bench Seat | Bench Seat + option | Bench Seat |
| Exterior | |||||
| Sunroof | Panoramic Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof | — | Tilt/Slide Moonroof | Panoramic Moonroof |
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 21 in | 20 in | 19 in | 19 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector | Bi-LED Projector |
Packages and options (44)
| GT-Line | Land | Light | Light Long Range | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land 7-Passenger Package | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Captain's Chairs Package | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| GT-Line Two-Tone Roof Package | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Matte Paint | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Nightfall Edition Package $1,500 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| GT-Line 2nd Row Relaxation Package $2,000 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Light LR Battery Package | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| Cross Bars $380 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cross Bars, Raised $380 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $160 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| NACS Charge Port DC Adapter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Side Step Bars, Black $740 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $765 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch (GT-Line) $765 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Wheel Locks $90 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover $195 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $65 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray $145 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Cargo Tray (Folding) $145 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $145 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $240 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Carpeted Floor Mats (6-Passenger) $240 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats (7-Passenger) $240 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit, Small $45 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seat Entertainment $1,500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Roadside Assistance Kit $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ebony Black $695 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White | Optional | Optional | — | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White with Ebony Black Roof | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Glacial White Pearl $695 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White Pearl with Ebony Black Roof $995 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Ivory Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ocean Blue $695 | Optional | Optional | — | — | Optional |
| Panthera Metal | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panthera Metal Matte $995 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Roadrider Brown | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Wolf Gray | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Wolf Gray with Ebony Black Roof $995 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Black / Dark Gray | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Brown / Black $495 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Dark Gray / Light Gray | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Gray | — | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Light Gray | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Light Gray / Black | Optional | — | — | — | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem configurator, Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode, Other. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Apple lists CarPlay for: EV9 2024–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | KIA EV9 SUV BEV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 26 |
| 2026 | KIA EV9 SUV BEV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 26 |
| 2025 | Kia EV9 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 20 |
| 2025 | Kia EV9 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 13 |
| 2024 | Kia EV9 SUV AWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 208 |
| 2024 | Kia EV9 SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 7 | 208 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | EV9 GT | Auto (A1) | 78 |
| 2026 | EV9 Long Range AWD | Auto (A1) | 84 |
| 2026 | EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line | Auto (A1) | 82 |
| 2026 | EV9 Long Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 89 |
| 2026 | EV9 Standard Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 88 |
| 2025 | EV9 Long Range AWD | Auto (A1) | 83 |
| 2025 | EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line | Auto (A1) | 80 |
| 2025 | EV9 Long Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 89 |
| 2025 | EV9 Standard Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 88 |
| 2024 | EV9 Long Range AWD | Auto (A1) | 83 |
| 2024 | EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line | Auto (A1) | 80 |
| 2024 | EV9 Long Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 89 |
| 2024 | EV9 Standard Range RWD | Auto (A1) | 88 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.