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Kia EV9
MotorTrend says after thrilling drivers with its high-performance take on the two-row electric SUV in the smaller EV6 GT, Kia has unveiled the new three-row, six-seat, 501-hp 2026 Kia EV9 GT, a family SUV that hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, with development work still underway as Kia approaches its late-2025 on-sale target. UnfinishedMan says the 2026 Kia EV9 GT is priced at $85,295 and offers up to 502 horsepower with dual motors and all-wheel drive, with an estimated range of 418 km in ideal conditions, slightly less than the less powerful GT-Line's 435 km. AutoEdgeView says the 2026 Kia EV9 GT is the range-topping, dual-motor performance variant of Kia's three-row electric SUV.
A 501-hp family hauler
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says after thrilling drivers with its high-performance take on the two-row electric SUV in the smaller EV6 GT, Kia has unveiled the new three-row, six-seat, 501-hp 2026 Kia EV9 GT, a family SUV that hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, with development work still underway as Kia approaches its late-2025 on-sale target.
Price and range
UnfinishedMan (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Kia EV9 GT is priced at $85,295 and offers up to 502 horsepower with dual motors and all-wheel drive, with an estimated range of 418 km in ideal conditions, slightly less than the less powerful GT-Line's 435 km.
The range-topping performance variant
AutoEdgeView (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Kia EV9 GT is the range-topping, dual-motor performance variant of Kia's three-row electric SUV.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Kia EV9 GT have?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says 501 hp, hitting 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.
How much does the Kia EV9 GT cost?
UnfinishedMan (opens in a new tab) says $85,295.
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The 2026 Kia EV9 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 201–379 horsepower across its three-row electric SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 5 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 EV9 seats 6 or 7 and is a Three-row electric SUV.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2026 EV9.
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2026 Kia EV9
Light and Light Long Range are single-motor RWD with different battery sizes and a horsepower trade-off; Wind, Land and GT-Line share a 379-horsepower dual-motor AWD system.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
2 indexed Kia EV9 model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia EV9 | 1 | 2026 record → |
| 2025 Kia EV9 | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Kia EV9.
The Kia EV9 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Kia since 2023. It is the second Kia model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and the second model in the manufacturer's "EV" electric car range after the EV6. It is the largest Kia electric SUV in the line-up, acting as a battery electric alternative to the Telluride.
- Production
- Kia unveiled the silhouette of the production EV9 via an internet teaser on 3 March 2023. The EV9 was officially presented on 14 March 2023, featuring a similar design to the concept and the second-row seats which rotate 180 degrees. The EV9 features the brand's 'Opposites United' design philosophy with a 'Digital Tiger Face' front fascia, vertical headlights and taillights.
Source: Kia EV9 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Kia EV9 at a glance
- Production
- 2023–present
- Model years
- 2024–present (North America)
- Assembly
- South Korea: Gwangmyeong, United States: West Point, Georgia (KMMG)
- Class
- Mid-size crossover SUV (E)
- Body style
- 5-door SUV
- Layout
- Rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive, Dual-motor, all-wheel-drive
- Platform
- E-GMP
- Battery
- 76.1 kWh lithium-ion (Standard), 99.8 kWh lithium-ion (Long Range)
- Charging
- 240 kW, 800 V DC, 11 kW AC, V2L: 3.68 kW
- Wheelbase
- 3100 mm
- Length
- 1 mm
- Width
- 1980 mm
- Height
- 1 mm
- Curb weight
- 2405 kg
- Related models
- Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60
- Designer
- Karim Habib (design chief)
NHTSA rated the 2025 Kia EV9 overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 4 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 4 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (10 campaigns across the latest model years)
- August 2026, Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger. Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail… Consequence: A child in the front seat may be at a greater risk of injury if the air bag deploys during a crash.
- July 2026, Electrical System:Propulsion System:Traction Battery. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2024 EV6 and 2024 EV9 vehicles. The high voltage battery cells may contain misaligned electrodes, which can lead to a fire while parked or driving. Consequence: A fire increases the risk of injury.
- January 2026, Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel. Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may… Consequence: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer, tire pressure, or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Kia EV9, most often about electrical system (3), power train (2), visibility/wiper (2).
Year by year
The Kia EV9 across 3 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia EV9 | 78–89 | $850–$950 | 5 | 2 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Kia EV9 | 80–89 | $850–$950 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Kia EV9 | 80–89 | $850–$950 | 4 | 7 | 207 | 5 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Kia EV9, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 4 to 5 | 84.5 to 83.5 | Labels: EV9 GT |
Buying used
What the Kia EV9 recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); air bags (sensor) | None |
| 2025 | 4 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel); seats (critical fasteners); electrical system (propulsion system); 1 more | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2024 | 7 | power train (driveline); seat belts (front); structure (interior panels); 4 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside, 1 fixable over the air |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2024, campaign 26V-431 (Jul 2026): electrical system (propulsion system). A fire increases the risk of injury.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 105 | 48% | 2024 (102) |
| unknown or other | 39 | 18% | 2024 (39) |
| forward collision avoidance | 24 | 11% | 2024 (24) |
| suspension | 21 | 10% | 2024 (21) |
| lane departure | 20 | 9% | 2024 (20) |
| vehicle speed control | 17 | 8% | 2024 (17) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Kia EV9 trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | RWD | AC Electric Motor | 215 | 258 | 5,106 | 2,000 | – | $56,545 |
| Light Long Range | RWD | AC Electric Motor | 201 | – | 5,326 | 2,000 | – | $59,545 |
| Wind | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 379 | 443 | 5,714 | 3,500 | – | $65,545 |
| Land | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 379 | 443 | 5,776 | 5,000 | – | $70,545 |
| GT-Line | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 379 | 516 | 5,811 | 5,000 | – | $73,545 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Kia EV9 model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 201–379 | 5,106–5,811 | 2,000–5,000 | – |
| 2025 | 5 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 215–379 | 5,093–5,800 | 2,000–5,000 | – |
| 2024 | 5 | AC Electric Motor / Dual AC Electric Motors | 215–379 | 5,093–5,800 | 2,000–5,000 | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Kia EV9.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | – | – | R-1234yf | – |
| 2024 | – | DOT 4 | – | R-1234yf | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Kia EV9: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2024 Kia EV9 : 7 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and powertrain.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | not available | electrical system, airbags |
| 2025 | 4 | 12 | electrical system, seats, airbags |
| 2024 | 7 | 207 | electrical system, powertrain, seat belts, structure |
| 2023 | not available | ||
| 2022 | not available | ||
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Kia EV9 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Kia EV9?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2024 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Kia EV9 model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2024 Kia EV9 has 7 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, powertrain, seat belts. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03What are common recall-related problems on the Kia EV9 by model year?
2026: electrical system, airbags. 2025: electrical system, seats, airbags. 2024: electrical system, powertrain, seat belts, structure.
Q04Why do some Kia EV9 model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Kia EV9 model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Transmission and drivetrain, Buying, records and recalls.
2024 Kia EV9 owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Transmission and drivetrain and Buying, records and recalls.
Trim ladder
1 Kia EV9 trim, each with its own page.
Compared with
Models this Kia EV9 is most often compared with.
Nearest Kia models
Other Kia models.
Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 EV9 come in?
The 2026 Kia EV9 (three-row electric SUV) comes in 5 trims: Light, Light Long Range, Wind, Land, GT-Line.
Q02What are the 2026 EV9 trims?
The 2026 Kia EV9 trims are Light, Light Long Range, Wind, Land, GT-Line, listed from the entry Light up to the top GT-Line.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 EV9 use?
The 2026 Kia EV9 is built around Electric motor(s), single or dual, rated at 201–379 horsepower across its three-row electric SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 EV9 have?
The 2026 Kia EV9 is rated at 201–379 horsepower (Electric motor(s), single or dual).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 EV9?
The 2026 Kia EV9 is offered with RWD / AWD.