The Kia EV9 has been one of the best-selling three-row EVs on sale in America in 2026. In fact, the only dedicated three-row electric SUV that has outsold it this year is the Rivian R1S, according to an EV sales report from Cox Automotive. The EV9 is loved for its daring design, airy interior, and practicality, while offering better efficiency than an equivalent gas-powered SUV. For 2027, Kia has handed the EV9 the smallest of price hikes, while boosting the desirable Land trim with more torque and a newly standard cosmetic package. These small but meaningful changes will be needed when Toyota’s all-new Highlander EV arrives early next year.
2027 Kia EV9 Pricing
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The latest EV9 costs just $90 more than the 2026 model in entry-level guise. Here’s a full breakdown of trims and their prices for 2027:
- EV9 Light (Short Range): $54,990
- EV9 Light (Long Range): $57,990
- EV9 Wind: $64,090
- EV9 Land: $69,990
- EV9 GT-Line: $71,990
The EV9 Land now costs $1,090 more than before, which is the largest price increase for any trim. However, Kia has justified the increase by making the previously optional Nightfall Edition Package ($1,500) standard. With this package, the Land gains features like 20-inch black wheels, a gloss black finish for exterior components like the skid plates and grille, a black headliner, and seating upholstery with an exclusive pattern. Added to that, the 2027 EV9 Land also gets a healthy increase in torque to 516 lb-ft, placing it on par with the range-topping GT-Line.
No other changes have been announced for the 2027 Kia EV9, which is expected to be available imminently.
EV9 Lineup At A Glance
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The base EV9 still uses a 215-horsepower motor sending power to the rear wheels. In Light Long Range guise, power drops to 201 hp. The top three trims all make 379 hp and have all-wheel drive. In the Wind, you get 443 lb-ft, while the Land and GT-Line make 516 lb-ft. The top two trims are quick, with a claimed 0-60 mph time of just five seconds; they’re far quicker than any three-row Telluride.
The maximum range on a full charge goes to the Light Long Range, which can cover up to 305 miles. The Light Short Range gets just 230 miles, but it’s fractionally the most efficient model in the lineup in city driving (101 MPGe).
Depending on the trim, the EV9 can seat six or seven occupants. Standard features include an eight-way power driver’s seat, SynTex imitation leather upholstery, heated/ventilated front seats, automatic tri-zone climate control, and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Working your way up the trim ladder avails high-end features like a 14-speaker Meridian sound system, a heated steering wheel, power-adjustable second-row seats, heated/ventilated second-row seats, and the choice of a power sunroof or fixed glass roof.
We rated the EV9 GT-Line 9 out of 10 when we drove it earlier this year. This top trim may not be cheap, but the plush ride, potent acceleration, and huge interior make for a fantastic family vehicle. It does an equally competent job of keeping the driver and the kids happy.
Possibly Worth Waiting For: Toyota Highlander EV
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As impressive as the Kia EV9 is, buyers looking for a three-row electric SUV may want to wait for the all-new Toyota Highlander. Despite reports claiming it will be delayed for a second time, Toyota as confirmed that it’s still on track to launch the new Highlander early in 2027. For clarity, the Highlander EV is not to be confused with the current, gas-powered Highlander.
Besides the sheer clout of the Toyota badge and the fact that Toyota EVs are selling up a storm right now, the Highlander has much to offer. It will have a competitive range of up to 315 miles, up to 338 hp in AWD variants, and plenty of useful tech, including a vehicle-to-load system that can power appliances and other devices.
Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but if the Highlander can undercut the EV9 in this segment, it has every chance of becoming the best-selling three-row EV in America.
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