Used Kia EV9 Quick Facts
- The Kia EV9, introduced in 2024, and you really can’t go wrong with any model year.
- The EV9 is Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, and it’s built at the company’s Georgia factory.
- The most efficient EV9 can travel about 305 miles and charge in as little as 20 minutes.
Electric vehicles (EVs) might not be as popular in the United States as they are in other parts of the world, but that hasn’t stopped Kia’s march toward electrification. The South Korean automaker currently sells a range of plug-in vehicles here, including the EV9, a flagship 3-row electric SUV with futuristic styling and an upscale interior. With only three model years under its belt, there aren’t many used EV9 examples for sale, but it’s possible to find a solid unit on the pre-owned market.
We’ll cover the available EV9 model years in this post, and by the end, you’ll have a much better idea of the available specs and features. Let’s get rolling.
Which Is the Best Model-Year Used Kia EV9?
As 2024 was the first year for the EV9, you really can’t go wrong with any of the three available model years. Differences between the 2024, 2025, and 2026 EV9 are minor, so a 2024 with a few miles on it might be the best choice, as it could save you some money. Initial quality reports show owners are quite happy with their EV9, but it’s too soon to draw conclusions about long-term repair costs and reliability. Besides, Kia’s warranty should cover many problems for several more years, especially if you go the certified pre-owned (CPO) route.
See Kia Certified EV9 SUVs for sale near you.
Kia EV9 by Model Year: What Do You Get?
First Generation (2024-current)
Three-row electric SUV, second model year. The source workbook is a complete five-trim comparison, reproduced here in full — motor and battery data, charging times, performance, all three rows of interior dimensions, chassis, weights, towing, range and MPGe. Where the Wind and Land columns show two figures, they are the source’s Features on Demand (FoD) off and on values.
| Specification | 2025 Kia EV9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Light Long Range | Wind | Land | GT-Line | |
| Engine | |||||
| Electric Motor | |||||
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Front horsepower (hp) | — | — | 189.5 hp @ 7,000-7,800 rpm (FoD off) / 189.5 hp @ 4,000-7,800 rpm (FoD on) | 189.5 hp @ 7,000-7,800 rpm (FoD off) / 189.5 hp @ 4,000-7,800 rpm (FoD on) | 189.5 hp @ 4,000-7,800 rpm |
| Front torque (lb.-ft.) | — | — | 184.44 lb.-ft. @ 0-2,200 rpm (FoD off) / 258 lb.-ft. @ 0-3,800 rpm (FoD on) | 184.44 lb.-ft. @ 0-2,200 rpm (FoD off) / 258 lb.-ft. @ 0-3,800 rpm (FoD on) | 258 lb.-ft. @ 0-3,800 rpm |
| Rear horsepower (hp) | 215 hp @ 4,400-9,000 rpm | 201 hp @ 4,200-8,200 rpm | 189.5 hp @ 4,000-7,800 rpm | 189.5 hp @ 4,000-7,800 rpm | 189.5 hp @ 4,000-7,800 rpm |
| Rear torque (lb.-ft.) | 258 lb.-ft. @ 0-4,200 rpm | 258 lb.-ft. @ 0-4,000 rpm | 258.22 lb.-ft. @ 0-3,800 rpm | 258.22 lb.-ft. @ 0-3,800 rpm | 258.2 lb.-ft. @ 0-3,800 rpm |
| Total horsepower (hp) | 215 hp | 201 hp | 379 hp (FoD off) / 379 hp (FoD on) | 379 hp (FoD off) / 379 hp (FoD on) | 379 hp |
| Total Torque (lb.-ft.) | 258 lb.-ft. | 258 lb.-ft. | 443 lb.-ft. (FoD off) / 516 lb.-ft. (FoD on) | 443 lb.-ft. (FoD off) / 516 lb.-ft. (FoD on) | 516 lb.-ft. |
| Electrical System | |||||
| High-Voltage Battery Pack | |||||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery | Lithium Ion Battery | Lithium Ion Battery | Lithium Ion Battery | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Battery Voltage (V) | 632 V | 552 V | 552 V | 552 V | 552 V |
| Battery Capacity (Ah) | 120.6 Ah | 180.9 Ah | 180.9 Ah | 180.9 Ah | 180.9 Ah |
| Battery Energy (kWh) | 76.1 kWh | 99.8 kWh | 99.8 kWh | 99.8 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Battery Power (kW) | 182 kW | 318 kW | 318 kW | 318 kW | 318 kW |
| Cell-level Energy Density (Wh/ℓ) | 670 Wh/ℓ | 670 Wh/ℓ | 670 Wh/ℓ | 670 Wh/ℓ | 670 Wh/ℓ |
| Pack-level Energy Density (Wh/ℓ) | 200.7 Wh/ℓ | 263.3 Wh/ℓ | 263.3 Wh/ℓ | 263.3 Wh/ℓ | 263.3 Wh/ℓ |
| Battery Weight (lbs.) | 1,021.4 lbs. | 1,248.9 lbs. | 1,248.9 lbs. | 1,248.9 lbs. | 1,248.9 lbs. |
| Volume (ℓ) | 379 ℓ | 379 ℓ | 379 ℓ | 379 ℓ | 379 ℓ |
| 12V Battery Capacity (Ah) | 60 Ah | 60 Ah | 60 Ah | 60 Ah | 60 Ah |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Drive type | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Final Gear Ratio (Constant) | 13.16:1 | 13.16:1 | 10.65:1 (front) / 13.16:1 (rear) | 10.65:1 (front) / 13.16:1 (rear) | 10.65:1 (front) / 13.16:1 (rear) |
| Charging | |||||
| On-board charger (OBC), max power (kW) | 10.9 kW | 10.9 kW | 10.9 kW | 10.9 kW | 10.9 kW |
| Low-Voltage DC-DC Converter, max power (kW) | 2.4 kW | 2.4 kW | 2.4 kW | 2.4 kW | 2.4 kW |
| Max power density (kW/ℓ) | 1.4 kW/ℓ | 1.4 kW/ℓ | 1.4 kW/ℓ | 1.4 kW/ℓ | 1.4 kW/ℓ |
| Battery Charging | |||||
| AC Normal Charge with ICCB (230V/12A) (In Cable Control Box) (V/kW/Hour) | 64h 25m (120V / 12A) | 84h 20m (120V / 12A) | 84h 20m (120V / 12A) | 84h 20m (120V / 12A) | 84h 20m (120V / 12A) |
| AC Normal Charge with 11kW EVSE (Electrical Vehicle Supply Equipment) (V/kW/Hour) | 6h 45m (240V / 48A) | 8h 45m (240V / 48A) | 8h 45m (240V / 48A) | 8h 45m (240V / 48A) | 8h 45m (240V / 48A) |
| DC Fast Charge with 50kW EVSE (Max 125A) (V/ kW/ Minute) | 63 minutes | 83 minutes | 83 minutes | 83 minutes | 83 minutes |
| DC Fast Charge with 350kW EVSE (Max 310A) (V/ kW/ Minute) | 20 minutes | 24 minutes | 24 minutes | 24 minutes | 24 minutes |
| Peak Power (kW) | 235 kW | 210 kW | 210 kW | 210 kW | 210 kW |
| Dynamic Performance | |||||
| Maximum Speed (mph) | 118 mph | 115 mph | 124 mph | 124 mph | 124 mph |
| Acceleration Performance | |||||
| 0-60 mph | 7.7 sec | 8.8 sec | 5.7 sec (FoD off) / 5.0 sec (FoD on) | 5.7 sec (FoD off) / 5.0 sec (FoD on) | 5.0 sec |
| 19-44 mph | 2.9 sec | 3.2 sec | 2.2 sec (FoD off) / 1.9 sec (FoD on) | 2.2 sec (FoD off) / 1.9 sec (FoD on) | 1.9 sec |
| 37-62 mph | 4.5 sec | 5.2 sec | 3.1 sec (FoD off) / 2.8 sec (FoD on) | 3.1 sec (FoD off) / 2.8 sec (FoD on) | 2.8 sec |
| 50-75 mph | 6.0 sec | 7.1 sec | 3.8 sec (FoD off) / 3.7 sec (FoD on) | 3.8 sec (FoD off) / 3.7 sec (FoD on) | 3.7 sec |
| Braking Performance | |||||
| 62-0 mph | 128 ft. | 128 ft. | 128 ft. | 128 ft. | 128 ft. |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 122.0 in. | 122.0 in. | 122.0 in. | 122.0 in. | 122.0 in. |
| Length (in.) | 197.2 in. | 197.2 in. | 197.2 in. | 197.2 in. | 197.4 in. |
| Width (in.) | 77.9 in. | 77.9 in. | 77.9 in. | 77.9 in. | 77.9 in. |
| Height (in.), without roof rails | 68.9 in. | 68.9 in. | — | — | — |
| Height (in.), with roof rails | — | — | 69.1 in. | 69.1 in. | 70.1 in. |
| Track, front/rear (in.) (RWD) | 67.0 in. / 67.5 in. | 67.0 in. / 67.5 in. | — | — | — |
| Track, front/rear (in.) (AWD) | — | — | 67.0 in. / 67.5 in. | 66.6 in. / 67.1 in. | 66.6 in. / 67.1 in. |
| Overhang, front/rear (in.) | 34.3 in. / 40.9 in. | 34.3 in. / 40.9 in. | 34.3 in. / 40.9 in. | 34.3 in. / 40.9 in. | 34.5 in. / 40.9 in. |
| Min. ground clearance (in.) | 7.0 in. | 7.0 in. | 7.8 in. | 7.8 in. | 7.8 in. |
| Approach Angle (degree) | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Departure Angle (degree) | 22.8 | 22.8 | 22.8 | 22.8 | 22.8 |
| Interior Dimensions | |||||
| Headroom without sunroof | |||||
| Front row (in.) | 41.2 in. | — | — | — | — |
| 2nd Row (in.) | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. | — | — | — |
| 3rd Row (in.) | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | — | — | — |
| Headroom with single sunroof | |||||
| Front row (in.) | — | 39.6 in. | — | — | — |
| 2nd Row (in.) | — | 39.8 in. | — | — | — |
| 3rd Row (in.) | — | 39.5 in. | — | — | — |
| Headroom with dual sunroof | |||||
| Front row (in.) | — | — | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. | 39.6 in. |
| 2nd Row (in.) | — | — | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. | 38.8 in. |
| 3rd Row (in.) | — | — | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. |
| Leg room | |||||
| Front row (in.) | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. | 41.4 in. |
| 2nd Row (in.) | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. | 42.8 in. |
| 3rd Row (in.), with 2nd row Bench | 30.8 | — | 30.8 | — | — |
| 3rd Row (in.), with 2nd row Captain’s chair | — | 32.0 in. | — | 32.0 in. | 32.0 in. |
| 3rd Row (in.), with 2nd row Relaxation chair | — | — | — | — | 29.9 in. |
| Shoulder room | |||||
| Front row (in.) | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. | 61.6 in. |
| 2nd Row (in.) | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. | 60.0 in. |
| 3rd Row (in.) | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. | 55.0 in. |
| Hip room | |||||
| Front row (in.) | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. | 59.4 in. |
| 2nd Row (in.) | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. | 57.9 in. |
| 3rd Row (in.) | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. | 41.9 in. |
| Luggage capacity, behind 1st row (SAE, cu. ft.) | 81.7 cu. ft. | 81.7 cu. ft. | 81.7 cu. ft. | 81.7 cu. ft. | 81.7 cu. ft. |
| Luggage capacity, behind 2nd row (SAE, cu. ft.) | 43.5 cu. ft. | 43.5 cu. ft. | 43.5 cu. ft. | 43.5 cu. ft. | 43.5 cu. ft. |
| Luggage capacity, behind 3rd row (SAE, cu. ft.) | 20.2 cu. ft. | 20.2 cu. ft. | 20.2 cu. ft. | 20.2 cu. ft. | 20.2 cu. ft. |
| Frunk Capacity (cu. ft.) | 3.2 cu. ft. | 3.2 cu. ft. | 1.8 cu. ft. | 1.8 cu. ft. | 1.8 cu. ft. |
| Frunk Payload (lbs.) | 88 lbs. | 88 lbs. | 44 lbs. | 44 lbs. | 44 lbs. |
| Passenger volume, 7-passenger (cu. ft.) | 158.8 cu. ft. | — | 158.8 cu. ft. | — | — |
| Passenger volume, 6-passenger Captain’s chair (cu. ft.) | — | 160.3 cu. ft. | — | 160.3 cu. ft. | 160.3 cu. ft. |
| Passenger volume, 6-passenger Relaxation chair (cu. ft.) | — | — | — | — | 157.6 cu. ft. |
| Chassis/Suspension | |||||
| Front suspension | MacPherson Strut + Dual Lower Arm Type | MacPherson Strut + Dual Lower Arm Type | MacPherson Strut + Dual Lower Arm Type | MacPherson Strut + Dual Lower Arm Type | MacPherson Strut + Dual Lower Arm Type |
| Rear suspension | 5-Link Multi-Link Rear Suspension | 5-Link Multi-Link Rear Suspension | 5-Link Multi-Link Rear Suspension | 5-Link Multi-Link Rear Suspension | 5-Link Multi-Link Rear Suspension |
| Front Shock absorber | Strut Type – Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) | Strut Type – Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) | Strut Type – Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) | Strut Type – Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) | Strut Type – Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS) |
| Rear Shock absorber | Shock Absorber Type (Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS)) | Shock Absorber Type (Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS)) | Shock Absorber Type (Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS)) | Shock Absorber Type (Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS)) / Self-levelizer (OPT) | Self-levelizer |
| Steering | |||||
| Type / Power source | Rack & Pinion – Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack & Pinion – Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack & Pinion – Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack & Pinion – Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack & Pinion – Rack Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Steering ratio | 16.02:1 | 16.02:1 | 16.02:1 | 16.02:1 | 16.02:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 | 2.93 |
| Turning circle radius, curb-to-curb (ft.) | 20.3 ft. | 20.3 ft. | 20.3 ft. | 20.3 ft. | 20.3 ft. |
| Brakes | |||||
| Type front/rear | Ventilated Disc / Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc / Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc / Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc / Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc / Ventilated Disc |
| Disc Diameter Size (in.) front/rear | 14.2 in. / 13.6 in. | 14.2 in. / 13.6 in. | 14.2 in. / 13.6 in. | 14.2 in. / 13.6 in. | 14.2 in. / 13.6 in. |
| Booster Type | Mando iEB (IDB2) | Mando iEB (IDB2) | Mando iEB (IDB2) | Mando iEB (IDB2) | Mando iEB (IDB2) |
| Parking brake type | Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Electric Parking Brake (EPB) | Electric Parking Brake (EPB) |
| Wheels/Tires | |||||
| Wheel size (in.) | 19-inch wheels | 19-inch wheels | 19-inch wheels / 20-inch wheels (OPT) | 20-inch wheels / 19-inch wheels (OPT) | 21-inch wheels |
| Curb Weight | |||||
| Curb Weight, min/max (lbs.) (RWD) | 5,093 lbs. / 5,093 lbs. | 5,313 lbs. / 5,313 lbs. | — | — | — |
| Curb Weight, min/max (lbs.) (AWD) | — | — | 5,688 lbs. / 5,820 lbs. | 5,688 lbs. / 5,820 lbs. | 5,800 lbs. / 5,840 lbs. |
| GVWR | |||||
| Gross Weight (lbs.) (RWD) | 6,415 lbs. | 6,482 lbs. | — | — | — |
| Gross Weight (lbs.) (AWD) | — | — | 7,187 lbs. | 7,011 lbs. | 7,099 lbs. |
| Towing Capacity | |||||
| Towing Capacity, without brakes | 1,000 lbs. | 1,000 lbs. | 1,653 lbs. | 1,653 lbs. | 1,653 lbs. |
| Towing Capacity, with brakes | 2,000 lbs. | 2,000 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. – 5,000 lbs. * | 3,500 lbs. – 5,000 lbs. * |
| *Land and GT-Line: When properly equipped | |||||
| Energy Efficiency | |||||
| All Electric Range (miles) (Target) – RWD | 230 miles | 304 miles | — | — | — |
| All Electric Range (miles) (Target) – AWD | — | — | 280 miles | 280 miles | 270 miles |
| Fuel Economy | |||||
| RWD | |||||
| City | 99 MPGe | 100 MPGe | — | — | — |
| Highway | 77 MPGe | 78 MPGe | — | — | — |
| Combined | 88 MPGe | 89 MPGe | — | — | — |
| AWD | |||||
| City | — | — | 91 MPGe | 91 MPGe | 88 MPGe |
| Highway | — | — | 75 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 72 MPGe |
| Combined | — | — | 83 MPGe | 83 MPGe | 80 MPGe |
| Available Packages | |||||
| GTL 2nd Row VIP Relaxation Package (6 Seat Configuration with 2nd Row Relaxation Seats; 2nd Row Seats: 8-way Power; 2nd Row Headrests: “Wing-out” Type; 2nd Row Seats: Leg Support, 2-way adjustment (Powered)) | — | — | — | — | Available |
S = Standard · O = Optional · PIO = Port-installed option · O* / PIO = Optional (part of the Towing Package) or port-installed · A = Available · — = Not available
The complete equipment matrix from the source workbook, all nine sections, with an explicit mark for every trim on every row. Kia’s own codes are preserved rather than simplified, including PIO for options fitted at the port of entry rather than on the line.
| Feature | 2025 Kia EV9 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | Light Long Range | Wind | Land | GT-Line | |
| EV-Specialized | |||||
| Single Electric Motor | S | S | — | — | — |
| Dual Electric Motor | — | — | S | S | S |
| Virtual Engine Sound | S | S | S | S | S |
| Battery heating system | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heat Pump system | — | O | S | S | S |
| In-cable control box (ICCB) | S | S | S | S | S |
| On-board charger (OBC) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Regenerative Braking System | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power charge port, illuminated | S | S | S | S | S |
| Mechanical | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) | S | S | — | — | — |
| All Wheel Drive (AWD) | — | — | S | S | S |
| Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Self-Leveling rear suspension | — | — | — | O | S |
| Shift-by-Wire gear selector | S | S | S | S | S |
| Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters (Controls regenerative braking) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) exterior outlet | — | — | — | S | S |
| Active Sound Design (e-ASD) | — | — | — | S | S |
| Exterior | |||||
| 19-inch Alloy wheels | S | S | S | O | — |
| 20-inch Alloy wheels | — | — | O | S | — |
| 21-inch Alloy wheels, Black and Dark Silver Finish | — | — | — | — | S |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED Daytime Running Light (DRL) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Projection LED headlamps (Low & High beams) | S | S | S | — | — |
| Small Cube LED headlamps (Low & High beams) | — | — | — | S | S |
| LED positioning headlamps | S | S | S | S | S |
| Auto Light Control headlights | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear LED combination lamps | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear spoiler with LED High Mounted Stop Lamp | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated, power folding, power adjustable outside mirrors with LED repeater lamps (gloss black mirror base) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Auto dimming outside mirrors | — | — | — | S | S |
| Body-color outside mirrors | S | S | S | S | — |
| Gloss black unique GT-Line design outside mirrors | — | — | — | — | S |
| Body-color, auto/powered flush type outside door handles | S | S | S | S | S |
| Unique GT-Line design front and rear fascia | — | — | — | — | S |
| Digital pattern lighting grille (Not Available with MATTE paint) | — | — | — | S | S |
| Hyper silver metal paint front and rear skid plates | S | S | S | S | — |
| Gunmetal Paint unique GT-Line design front and rear skid plates | — | — | — | — | S |
| Hyper silver metal paint bumper garnish | S | S | S | — | — |
| Gloss black bumper garnish | — | — | — | S | — |
| Gunmetal Paint unique GT-Line design bumper garnish | — | — | — | — | S |
| Black high gloss bumper trim | — | — | — | S | S |
| Matte black lower door garnish | S | S | S | — | — |
| Black high gloss lower door garnish | — | — | — | S | — |
| Gunmetal Paint unique GT-Line design lower door garnish | — | — | — | — | S |
| Gloss black unique GT-Line design side sills | — | — | — | — | S |
| Matte black air intake and bumper garnish | S | S | S | — | — |
| Black high gloss fenders | — | — | — | S | S |
| Matte black active aero flaps | S | S | S | — | — |
| Gloss black active aero flaps | — | — | — | S | S |
| Satin chrome DLO lower beltline | S | S | S | S | — |
| Gloss black DLO beltline | — | — | — | — | S |
| Gloss black DLO upper beltline and A/B/C pillars | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power hood latch/release with gas lift shocks | S | S | S | S | S |
| Aero windshield wipers, front | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rain sensors | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hidden rear wipers | S | S | S | S | S |
| Acoustic front door windows | S | S | S | S | S |
| Acoustic windshield | S | S | S | S | S |
| Solar windshield and front door glass | S | S | S | S | S |
| Privacy rear door windows and cargo area windows | S | S | S | S | S |
| Acoustic rear door windows | — | — | — | S | S |
| Silver slim flush type roof rails | — | — | S | S | — |
| Gloss black, bridge/ raised type roof rails | — | — | — | — | S |
| Plastic scuff plates | S | S | S | — | — |
| Stainless steel scuff plates | — | — | — | S | S |
| Power Tilt and Sliding Sunroof, front | — | S | S | S | S |
| Fixed Glass with Power Shade Sunroof, rear | — | — | S | S | S |
| Smart Power liftgate | S | S | S | S | S |
| Towing hitch | PIO | PIO | PIO | O* / PIO | PIO |
| *Part of Towing Package | |||||
| Interior | |||||
| Tilt and telescoping steering column | S | S | S | — | — |
| Electronic tilt and telescoping steering column | — | — | — | S | S |
| 1st row center console with cupholders | S | S | S | — | — |
| 1st row center console with cupholders and sliding cover | — | — | — | S | S |
| Front seatback pockets | S | S | S | S | S |
| Electric Chromic rear-view mirror (ECM) | S | — | — | — | — |
| Electric Chromic rear-view mirror (ECM) with HOMELINK | — | S | S | S | S |
| Full Display Mirror (FDM) ® | — | — | — | S | S |
| 12.3-inch color TFT IP cluster with 5-inch HVAC display | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2nd row fixed console | S | S | S | — | — |
| 2nd row center console: drawer type | — | — | — | S | S |
| Conventional glove box | S | S | S | — | — |
| Drawer type glove box | — | — | — | S | S |
| Rear window curtains | — | — | — | S | S |
| Rear seat center armrest with cupholders | S | — | S | — | — |
| LED Map light | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED Room light | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED Frunk light | S | S | S | S | S |
| LED Cargo light | S | S | S | S | S |
| Ambient (mood) dash lighting | — | — | — | S | S |
| Ambient (mood) console lighting | — | — | — | S | S |
| Ambient (mood) door trim lighting | — | — | — | S | S |
| Unique GT-Line design exclusive interior trim and garnish | — | — | — | — | S |
| Stainless steel trimmed pedals | — | — | — | — | S |
| Transverse stainless steel trim cargo area | — | — | — | — | S |
| ®Full Display Mirror is a registered trademark of Gentex | |||||
| Seating and Trim | |||||
| 7-passenger configuration | S | — | S | — | — |
| 6-passenger configuration | — | S | — | S | S |
| Full SynTex seating | S | S | S | S | S |
| Unique GT-Line seating | — | — | — | — | S |
| Unique GT-Line logos on seats | — | — | — | — | S |
| Unique GT-Line premium suede cloth headliner, pillar trim and sunvisor | — | — | — | — | S |
| 8-way Power adjustable Driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support | S | S | S | — | — |
| 8-way Power adjustable Driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power leg support | — | — | — | S | — |
| 8-way Power adjustable Driver’s seat with 4-way power lumbar, with ERGO Motion, 2-way power leg support and 2-way bolster adjuster | — | — | — | — | S |
| 8-way Power adjustable Passenger seat with 2-way lumbar support | S | S | S | S | — |
| 8-way Power adjustable Front Passenger seat with 2-way lumbar support and 2-way power leg support | — | — | — | — | S |
| Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver’s seat, steering wheel and outside mirrors | — | — | — | S | S |
| Front passenger seat Walk-In switch | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | — | — | — | S | S |
| Ventilated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Ventilated rear seats | — | — | — | S | S |
| 2nd row 60/40 folding bench seats | S | — | S | — | — |
| 2nd row Captain’s chairs | — | S | — | S | S |
| 2nd row VIP Relaxation chairs | — | — | — | — | O |
| 2nd row 8-way power adjustable seats | — | — | — | — | O |
| 2nd row wing-out style headrests | — | — | — | — | O |
| 2nd row 2-way power adjustable leg support | — | — | — | — | O |
| 2nd row one-touch, tilt and slide functions (Passenger RH Side) | S | — | S | — | — |
| 2nd row one-touch, fold and slide functions | S | S | S | S | S |
| 3rd row 50/50 folding seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Syntex wrapped steering wheel | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | — | — | S | S | S |
| Illuminated “KIA” emblem on steering wheel | — | — | — | S | S |
| Comfort, Convenience and Technology | |||||
| Air filter (Cabin) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Automatic tri-zone temperature control with auto defog | S | S | S | S | S |
| Roof mounted, Rear HVAC vents | S | S | S | S | S |
| 12.3-inch color TFT display unit with navigation (integrated with IP), AM/FM/MP3, HD Radio, SiriusXM Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition and telematics (modem type) | S | S | S | S | S |
| 8 speaker sound system with amp and Passenger Talk | S | S | S | — | — |
| Meridian Premium Audio with 14 speakers, external amp and subwoofer | — | — | — | S | S |
| Smart Key with push button start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Digital Key system 2.0 | S | S | S | S | S |
| Finger Print Module (FPM), tied to Digital Key | S | S | S | S | S |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | S | S | S | S | S |
| Fast Charging USB (x6), 2 in each row | S | S | S | S | S |
| 12 Volt DC Outlet (1st row/Cargo Area, Driver Side) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Wireless Phone Charger | S | S | S | S | S |
| Auxiliary USB Terminal | S | S | S | S | S |
| Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) Heater | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power windows with auto up/down and safety feature (All 4) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Central door lock | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear-view camera | S | S | S | S | S |
| Safety and Security | |||||
| Dual front advanced airbags | S | S | S | S | S |
| Dual front seat-mounted side airbags | S | S | S | S | S |
| Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags | S | S | S | S | S |
| Full-length side curtain airbags | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver’s knee airbag | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front center airbag | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front and rear 3-point seat belts | S | S | S | S | S |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | S | S | S | S | S |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belts | S | S | S | S | S |
| Antilock Brakes System (ABS) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Downhill Brake Control (DBC) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Burglar Alarm | S | S | S | S | S |
| Immobilizer | S | S | S | S | S |
| Drive Wise | |||||
| Drive modes (Eco/Normal/Sport/My Drive) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Kia Connect Store | S | S | S | S | S |
| Over the Air (OTA) updates | S | S | S | S | S |
| High Beam Assist (HBA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Junction Crossing (FCA-JC) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Junction Turning (FCA-JT) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Lane change Oncoming (FCA-LO) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Lane change Side (FCA-LS) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 with Car, Cyclist and Pedestrian Detection (FCA 2) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Direct Oncoming (FCA-DO) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Evasive Steering Assist (FCA with ESA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Forward Collision Warning (FCW) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Departure Warning (LDW) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Lane Following Assist (LFA 2) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear Cross-traffic Collision-avoidance Assist (RCCA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning (RCCW) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC with S&G) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Smart Cruise Control – Machine Learning (SCC-ML) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (N-SCC-C) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Parking Distance Warning – Forward (PDW-F) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Parking Distance Warning – Reverse (PDW-R) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Speed Limit Information Function (SLIF) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Rear Occupant Alert (Door Logic) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Safe Exit Assist (SEA) | S | S | S | S | S |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | — | — | — | S | S |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | — | — | S | S |
| Parking Distance Warning – Side (PDW-S) | — | — | — | S | S |
| Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Reverse (PCA-R) | — | — | — | S | S |
| Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Front (PCA-F) | — | — | — | O | S |
| Parking Collision Avoidance Assist – Side (PCA-S) | — | — | — | O | S |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA 2) | — | — | — | O | S |
| Heads Up Display (HUD) | — | — | — | — | S |
| Available Packages | |||||
| GTL 2nd Row VIP Relaxation Package (6 Seat Configuration with 2nd Row Relaxation Seats; 2nd Row Seats: 8-way Power; 2nd Row Headrests: “Wing-out” Type; 2nd Row Seats: Leg Support, 2-way adjustment (Powered)) | — | — | — | — | A |
Model Year Changes
2025: The Light Long Range gains a standard power sunroof, while the Land trim loses the Relaxation Seat package.
2026: Kia introduces a sporty EV9 GT with a dual-motor powertrain, adaptive suspension, and Virtual Gear Shift, which simulates gear changes. The EV9 GT produces 501 hp and can make the zero-to-60-mph sprint in 4.3 seconds.
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Is the Kia EV9 a Good SUV?
The Kia EV9 is still very new, so there isn’t a ton of reliability data yet. That said, the SUV has accumulated a handful of recalls in its short time on sale, including actions for missing seat mounting bolts, a failing electric drive system, and other issues. Kia has also issued service bulletins to address other concerns. However, the EV9 comes with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and software updates have addressed many of the vehicle’s minor issues.
Can the Kia EV9 use a Tesla Supercharger?
Yes. Starting with the 2026 model year, the EV9 received a North American Charging System (NACS) charging port from the factory. Earlier model years can access Tesla Superchargers using an adapter.
How Long Does the EV9 Battery Last?
Like most electric vehicles, the EV9’s battery is designed for long-term use. However, some degradation is expected over time, which means the battery may gradually lose some of its original capacity.
What Are the Most Reliable Years for the Kia EV9?
Because the EV9 is relatively new, there isn’t enough long-term reliability data to declare one model year the most reliable. The differences among the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models are relatively minor.
What Are the Worst Years for the Kia EV9?
The first-year EV9 seems to have the most complaints, but that’s because it’s been on the road the longest. The few problems that have arisen appear mostly related to the 2024 EV9 than with the newer editions.
Should You Buy a Used Kia EV9?
The EV9 appears to be a good SUV, but it has had some early teething issues, mostly related to the battery and interior electronics. A look at EV-centric online forums reveals that even with these issues, most EV9 owners seem happy with their choice.
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