2026 Kia EV9 Research & Buying Guide

New EV9 Nightfall Edition

Kia introduces a Nightfall Edition Package on the Land AWD trim
for 2026, adding exclusive black exterior details, unique wheels,
interior design elements and available Roadrider Brown exterior paint.

Increased Range on Select Trims

Kia lists increased range for several 2026 configurations,
including 305 miles for Light Long Range, 283 miles for Wind
and Land, and 280 miles for GT-Line.

Terrain Mode on AWD Models

For 2026, Kia lists Terrain Mode with Snow, Mud and Sand settings
across the all-wheel-drive EV9 lineup.

Light RWD

The EV9 Light uses a 76.1-kWh battery and
a single rear electric motor.

Kia lists 215 horsepower,
258 lb.-ft. of torque and
230 miles of range.

Light Long Range RWD

Light Long Range uses a larger
99.8-kWh battery with a single rear motor.

Kia lists 201 horsepower,
258 lb.-ft. of torque and
305 miles of range.

Wind, Land & GT-Line e-AWD

Wind, Land and GT-Line use the
99.8-kWh battery and dual electric motors.

Kia rates the dual-motor system at
379 horsepower. Wind and Land are listed at
283 miles of range, while GT-Line is listed
at 280 miles.

Built-In NACS Charge Port

Kia lists an illuminated NACS charge port with a powered door
as standard on every 2026 EV9 trim.

Charging Network Access

Kia states that EV owners using Kia Charge Pass can access a broad
public DC fast-charging network that includes Tesla Superchargers.
Adapter requirements vary by charging connector and station.

Up to Seven Passengers

Kia offers EV9 configurations with seating for up to seven.
Six-passenger configurations with second-row Captain’s Chairs are
also available on applicable trims and packages.

Rear-Wheel Drive

EV9 Light and Light Long Range use a single rear electric motor
and rear-wheel drive.

Dual-Motor e-AWD

Wind, Land and GT-Line use dual electric motors with
torque-vectoring e-AWD and Terrain Mode for Snow, Mud and Sand.

Towing

Kia lists towing capability of up to
5,000 pounds on properly equipped Land and
GT-Line configurations. Towing capability varies by trim and equipment.

• Exclusive 20-inch gloss-black wheels
• Gloss-black exterior trim and badging
• Exclusive black interior design details
• Roadrider Brown exclusive exterior color availability
• Six-passenger configuration standard
• Available seven-passenger second-row bench configuration
• Boost function increases available torque to 516 lb.-ft.

• Combined 29.6-inch Panoramic Display with Navigation
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
• Wireless phone charging
• Available Wi-Fi hotspot capability
• Digital Key 2.0
• Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability
• Over-the-Air vehicle-system updates with applicable Kia Connect services
• Available Meridian premium audio on applicable trims

Q:
Is the Kia EV9 a three-row electric SUV?

A: Yes. The EV9 is Kia’s three-row all-electric SUV
and is available with seating for up to seven passengers.

Q:
What is the longest range of the 2026 EV9?

A: Kia lists the 2026 EV9 Light Long Range RWD
at 305 miles of all-electric range.

Q:
Does the 2026 EV9 have a NACS charging port?

A: Yes. Kia lists an illuminated built-in NACS
charging port as standard across every 2026 EV9 trim.

Q:
How quickly can the EV9 DC fast charge?

A: Kia lists approximately 20 minutes from
10–80% for the Light and approximately 24 minutes for
Light Long Range, Wind, Land and GT-Line when using applicable
high-power DC fast-charging equipment under Kia’s specified conditions.

Q:
Is all-wheel drive available on the EV9?

A: Yes. Wind, Land and GT-Line use dual electric
motors with e-AWD. Light and Light Long Range use rear-wheel drive.

Q:
How much horsepower does the EV9 have?

A: Kia rates the Light RWD at 215 horsepower,
Light Long Range RWD at 201 horsepower, and Wind, Land and
GT-Line dual-motor models at 379 horsepower.

Q:
How much cargo space does the EV9 have?

A: Kia lists 20.2 cubic feet behind the third row,
43.5 cubic feet behind the second row and 81.7 cubic feet behind
the first row.

Q:
How much can the 2026 EV9 tow?

A: Kia lists towing capability of up to
5,000 pounds on properly equipped Land and GT-Line models.
Towing capacity varies by configuration.

Q:
What is the EV9 Nightfall Edition?

A: The 2026 Nightfall Edition is an available
package for the Land AWD trim that adds exclusive gloss-black
styling, unique wheels and interior details, available Roadrider
Brown paint and Kia’s Boost function.