Review and specifications
2024 Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 lands in the heart of the popular mid-sized three-row SUV as the first fully electric family hauler offered by a mainstream brand. The six- or seven-seater is based on the E-GMP platform used for other Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia electric vehicles, and it's about the same size as the Telluride SUV. Single-motor with 215-hp rear-wheel drive or 379-hp, dual-motor all-wheel drive are offered. The 99.8 kWh battery provides an estimated EPA range of 305 miles for the long range rear-wheel drive, and 283 miles for the all-wheel drive. Both AC and DC-fast charging are relatively quick. The EV9 is quick and quiet. The ride is a bit firm but comfortable and handling is responsive but not sporty. Some controls are unusual but are easy enough to get used to. All versions come standard with a full suite of advanced safety and driver assist features including a lane change assist when using the adaptive cruise control.
- Market value
- $34,775
- Fuel
- Electric
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 7
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Electric
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Direct, 1-speed
- Category
- Electric SUVs 3-row
- Generation began
- 2024
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $34,775
- Retail value range
- $28,250 - $41,575
- Original MSRP range
- $54,900 - $73,900
- Trade-in range
- $27,170 - $40,695
Ratings
- Road test score
- 89/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 67%
- Reliability
- 1/5
Fuel economy
- EPA combined
- 83 MPG
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.1 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 5.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 126 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 197 in
- Width
- 78 in
- Height
- 69 in
- Wheelbase
- 122 in
- Weight
- 5,715 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,235 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 7 people
- Front head room
- 4.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43.5 in
- Rear head room
- 5 in
- Rear leg room
- 31.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 45.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 1+2+0
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 10/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 9/10
- SmartWay
- Elite
Brand context
About Kia
<p>For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among competitive small and midsized sedans, Kia sells the K4 and K5. For small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento are competitive with nice interiors, good ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have a useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, but buyers need to be attentive to reliability. Many new and used Kias earn our recommendation.</p><p><br/></p>
Vehicle ID: 27043 First published: March 29, 2023 Updated: June 4, 2026
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