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2025 Kia EV9
SUV · 2024–2026
Trims and features
What changed for 2025
- Starting prices: +$700 (1 trim; hover for each)
- Max towing: 3,500 lb → 2,000 lb (Wind)
- Adaptive cruise control: Adaptive Cruise Control → Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go (all trims)
- Apple CarPlay: Wireless → Not listed (Wind, Light Long Range, Light)
- Android Auto: Wireless → Not listed (Wind, Light Long Range, Light)
2025 EV9 trims
| GT-Line | Land | Light | Light Long Range | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $73,900 | $69,900 | $54,900 | $59,900 | $63,900 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 379 hp | 215 hp | 201 hp | 379 hp |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto | Auto |
| Drivetrain | Awd | Awd | Rwd | Rwd | Awd |
| Electric range | 270 mi | 280 mi | 230 mi | 304 mi | 280 mi |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Max towing | 5,000 lb | 2,000 lb + option | 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 | Surround View Camera | Surround View Camera | — | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear, Side | Front, Rear, Side | Front, Rear | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| 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 | — | — | — |
| Climate zones | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Second row | Captain's Chairs | Captain's Chairs | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | 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 (30)
| GT-Line | Land | Light | Light Long Range | Wind | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land E-AWD Towing Package $1,500 | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| GT-Line 2nd Row Relaxation Package $2,000 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Cross Bars $360 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cross Bars, Raised $360 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $125 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| NACS (Connector) to CCS1 (Port) Adapter | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Bumper Appliqué, GT $75 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Side Step Bars, Black $690 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $765 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch (GT-Line) $765 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| Tow Hitch Standard | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Wheel Locks $75 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Cover $155 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Net $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Cargo Tray (Folding) $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Cargo Mat with Seatback Protection $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $225 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seat Entertainment $1,500 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black $695 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ebony Black $695 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Glacial White $695 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ice Green | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Ocean Blue $695 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Panthera Metal | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pebble Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $695 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Brown / Black $495 | Optional | Optional | — | — | — |
| Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Light Gray | — | Optional | — | — | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Oem press release, Nhtsa vin decode. 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.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Electric | AWD, RWD | 78–89 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 2 | 26 | Standard | — |
| 2025 | Electric | AWD, RWD | 80–89 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 6 | 33 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | Electric | AWD, RWD | 80–89 MPGe | 5 of 5 | 7 | 208 | Standard | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: EV9 2024–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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.