DecodedCarsKia EV9
3 model years from 2024 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2024–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- Electric
- EV range
- up to 305 mi
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 10 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2024 (210)
- Interest
- 4,470 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 EV9 in brief
The 2026 Kia EV9 is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,650 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 305 miles and takes about 8.1 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Kia EV9 has 3 model years in our data, from 2024 to 2026.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (116), unknown or other (44), wheels (21).
2024 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 10 campaigns and 258 owner complaints.
How the 2024 EV9 compares
The 2024 Kia EV9 is a standard SUV powered by electricity and rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,650 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
About the Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV with three-row seating produced by Kia since 2023.
From the Wikipedia article "Kia EV9", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 EV9 pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Long EV rangeUp to 305 miles on a charge (EPA).
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Compare head to head
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Alternatives to the 2026 EV9
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 24 MPG | Not rated | 15 |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 35 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 23 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe | 36 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Kia. How we calculate this →