MSRP: $54,900
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Overview
The 2025 Kia EV9 is an electric midsize SUV with three rows and seating for up to seven people. It offers impressive technology and range, with up to 304 miles possible on a full charge on the larger 99.8-kWh battery (a 76.1-kWh battery is also available). The Light trims have 201 or 215 hp and rear-wheel drive, but the others have dual motors, 379 hp, and all-wheel drive. If your family is looking for environmentally friendly three-row transport, the EV9 has to be on your shortlist.
What’s New for 2025?
The 2025 EV9 doesn’t undergo many changes, but the Light Long Range trim does gain a panoramic sunroof as standard, pushing its price up by $700 over last year. The paint palette is refreshed as well, with Ivory Silver and Ocean Blue Matte being replaced with Glacial White Pearl and Ebony Black. A high-performance 576-hp GT trim has been rumored to arrive later in 2025, possibly as a 2026 model. The 2025 Kia EV9’s price list kicks off at just under $55K.
Exterior
At over 197 inches long and nearly 78 inches wide, the EV9 falls within the midsize category, balancing presence with decent maneuverability. The bold and modern design is full of sharp angles, and the boxy form factor maximizes cabin space. The nose features the latest evolution of Kia’s tiger-nose grille, rendered as a closed panel with vertically stacked LED headlights on either side and cascading DRLs. Black cladding adds some rugged appeal, and the connected taillights span the width of the body. Standard 19-inch wheels grow to 21 inches on the GT-Line, and paint schemes include two-tone options to enhance the EV9’s modern aesthetic.
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Interior
The EV’s cabin majors on technology and space. Six- and seven-passenger configurations are available, the former with dual captain’s chairs in the second row, and the third row will only just accommodate adults, but is better suited to children. Dual 12.3-inch displays form a panoramic digital cockpit, with a third 5-inch climate screen between them. Almost no physical controls remain except for audio volume and some AC functions. The bottom trims get cloth upholstery, giving way to leatherette and genuine leather as you progress up the trim lines, and the materials are of high quality, with plenty of soft-touch surfaces.
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Price Range and Best Value Trim
| Trim Level | Price |
| Base trim: Light RWD | $54,900 |
| Top trim: GT-Line AWD | $73,900 |
| Best value trim: Light Long Range RWD | $59,900 |
Key Specs
Powertrain Options
| Configuration | Motor Setup | Horsepower | Battery | Drivetrain |
| Light | Single rear motor | 215 hp | 76.1 kWh | RWD |
| Light Long Range | Single rear motor | 201 hp | 99.8 kWh | RWD |
| Wind/Land/GT-Line | Dual motor | 379 hp | 99.8 kWh | AWD |
Performance
| Metric | Light | Light Long Range | Wind | Land | GT-Line |
| 0-60 mph | 7.4 sec* | 8.5 sec* | 4.7 sec* | 4.7 sec* | 4.7 sec* |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
* w/ one-foot rollout
Range and Charging (EPA)
| Configuration | City | Highway | Combined | Range |
| Light Long Range RWD | 100 MPGe | 78 MPGe | 89 MPGe | 304 miles |
| Light RWD | 99 MPGe | 77 MPGe | 88 MPGe | 230 miles |
| Wind/Land AWD | 91 MPGe | 75 MPGe | 83 MPGe | 280 miles |
| GT-Line AWD | 88 MPGe | 72 MPGe | 80 MPGe | 270 miles |
Warranty
Kia offers industry-leading warranty coverage, which provides exceptional peace of mind.
| Coverage Type | Duration |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
| Powertrain Warranty | 10 years / 100,000 miles |
| Battery Warranty | 10 years / 100,000 miles |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- EPA range of up to 304 miles
- Rapid 800-volt DC fast charging
- Spacious three-row interior
- Industry-leading 10-year warranties
Cons:
- Base Light trim limited to 230 miles
- Rear-wheel drive only on entry models
- Third-row access requires effort
- Higher price than the gas Telluride
Verdict
The Kia EV9 delivers impressive capability in the three-row midsize class for electric SUVs, achieving a maximum range of 304 miles and 89 MPGe combined in our preferred trim, the Light Long Range, but it’s not quick by today’s standards. Dual-motor AWD trims offer much better acceleration (as low as five seconds, 0-60), but lose range. A plus is that the 800-volt electrical architecture allows 230-kW charging.
The digital cabin is smart and modern, built from high-quality materials, and with enough space for up to seven people, but the third row is more suited to children – a common characteristic in the three-row midsize class. Plentiful cargo capacity that tops out at 81.7 cu-ft with the second and third rows stowed is another selling point. Market-leading warranty coverage is the cherry on top, so it’s no wonder that the EV9 is such a tempting proposition if you’re in the market for an electric SUV.
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About the author
Cobus F. Potgieter
Reviews and Features Editor