# Kia EV9

Kia's largest electric SUV, a six- or seven-seater with a 99.8 kWh battery and rear- or all-wheel drive.

- Powertrain: Electric
- Body: SUV
- Seats: 7
- URL: https://charjin.com/cars/kia/ev9
- Last checked: 2026-10-18

## Is the Kia EV9 worth considering?

Efficient for its size: ADAC measured 22.2 kWh/100 km on the all-wheel-drive GT-Line, just under the WLTP figure, and NAF recorded 442 km in winter against 505 km WLTP. Charging matched Kia's 24-minute claim in both ADAC and NAF tests, but US buyers should check a long recall list for 2024–2026 cars.

## Official figures

| Figure | Value | Conditions | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official range | Up to 563 km | WLTP, Kia Germany: up to 563 km for rear-wheel drive and 497–503 km for all-wheel drive, all on 19-inch wheels; Kia Ireland quotes 505 km for AWD on 21-inch wheels. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 270 miles for the 2024 Long Range AWD GT-Line. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev9/ |
| Battery | 99.8 kWh | Kia Germany and Ireland: 99.8 kWh in both rear- and all-wheel-drive versions. Usable capacity is not stated; NAF lists 96 kWh net for its test car. | Published reference | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev9/ |
| Rapid charging | 10–80% in about 24 minutes | Kia Germany and Ireland claim 10–80% in about 24 minutes on an 800-volt charger; Kia UK says the charger must deliver at least 210 kW, Kia Ireland says at least 240 kW. No peak figure is given on these pages. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev9/ |
| Efficiency | 19.5–22.8 kWh/100 km | WLTP combined, Kia Germany; EV9 GT 21.7 kWh/100 km. | Market or version specific | https://www.kia.com/de/modelle/ev9/ |

## Independent tests

Summary: 3 of 4 comparable claims hold up; 8 tests from 5 testers; winter range averaged 94% of the official figure; safety 5 stars, Euro NCAP 2023.

| Tester | Kind | Measured | Official | Share of claim | Verdict | Version and conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAF (2024-01) | Range | 441.9 km | 505 km WLTP | 88% | Cold-weather result | Kia EV9 GT-Line 6-seater 2024, AWD, Nokian Hakkapeliitta R5 SUV 285/45 R21; −2 to −10 °C, windy as a storm approached, Oslo to the mountains, Norway | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev9?tab=test |
| NAF (2024-06) | Range | 529.1 km | 563 km WLTP | 94% | Close | Kia EV9 on 255/60 R19 tyres (NAF's variant label is GT-Line 6-seater 2024); NAF summer route from Oslo into the mountains, Norway; rain forecast along the route | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev9?tab=test |
| NAF (2024-01) | Rapid charging | 24 min 10–80% | 24 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 100% | Cold-weather result | Kia EV9 GT-Line 6-seater 2024, 99.8 kWh; Winter, car driven warm before charging, 10–80% | https://www.naf.no/bilguiden/bilmodell/kia-ev9?tab=test |
| ADAC (2024-11) | Efficiency | 22.2 kWh/100 km | 22.8 kWh/100 km WLTP | 103% | Holds up | Kia EV9 (99.8 kWh) GT-Line AWD 6-seater, 283 kW; ADAC Ecotest cycle including motorway; consumption includes charging losses | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/kia/kia-ev9/ |
| ADAC (2024-11) | Rapid charging | 24 min 10–80% | 24 min 10–80% manufacturer claim | 100% | Holds up | Kia EV9 (99.8 kWh) GT-Line AWD 6-seater; DC rapid charging, 10–80% | https://www.adac.de/rund-ums-fahrzeug/autokatalog/marken-modelle/kia/kia-ev9/ |
| Edmunds (2026-09) | Range | 306 mi | 270 mi EPA | 113% | Beats the claim | 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line (99.8 kWh, all-wheel drive, US market); Edmunds route, about 60% city and 40% highway, 72 °F, US | https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html |
| Euro NCAP (2023) | Safety rating | 5 stars |  |  |  | Kia EV9 4x4 (160 kW + 160 kW), LHD; Euro NCAP 2023 protocols; adult occupant 84%, child occupant 88%, vulnerable road users 76%, safety assist 83% | https://www.euroncap.com/assessments/kia/ev9/1052/ |
| NHTSA (2026-10) | Recalls | 10 campaigns |  |  |  | Kia EV9, US market; Model years 2024–2026: 24V271 (differential bolts), 24V338 (passenger seat belt retractor), 24V400 (headliner), 24V693 (remote parking software), 24V757 and 26V046 (instrument panel software), 24V962 (seat mounting bolts), 25V115 (rear motor shaft weld), 26V431 (battery cells, fire risk, 2024 only), 26V545 (passenger airbag occupant detection, 2025–2026) | https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=KIA&model=EV9&modelYear=2024 |

Verdicts: Beats the claim (103% or more), Holds up (95–103%), Close (85–95%), Falls short (below 85%). Winter results are reported, not judged. Method: https://charjin.com/methodology#evidence-check

Cite as: Charjin car file, "Kia EV9", checked 18 October 2026, https://charjin.com/cars/kia/ev9