2026 Kia EV9
2026 Kia EV9 — The Kia EV9 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV produced by Kia.
Trim: Land AWD
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2026 Kia EV9 snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2026 Kia EV9 typically asks about $54,400 versus a $57,900 starting MSRP when new — roughly 94% retained. The 2026 Kia EV9 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign in our catalog (including Electrical System) and 17 owner complaints. Versus 2025, our catalog shows no material spec or trim changes — the older EV9 is often the better used buy unless you need a 2026-only fix.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$54,400
94% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$57,900
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
1
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
17
Top: Electrical System
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2026 EV9?
Yes — 1 recall campaign and 17 owner complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Electrical System
2026-01-27
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Campaign 26V046000
Owner complaints
17 complaints. Top components:
- Electrical System11
- Steering2
- Visibility/Wiper2
- Vehicle Speed Control1
- Visibility1
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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Owning the Kia EV9: Still the Best Electric SUV? | One-Year Road Test and Review
Video by Edmunds Cars · Watch on YouTube
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Is 2026 worth more than 2025?
Usually no — our catalog shows no material spec or trim lineup changes vs the 2025 EV9. For used shopping, the older year is often the better value unless you need a specific fix or feature from 2026.
How much does a used 2026 EV9 cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $54,400 in typical used asking against a $57,900 starting MSRP — roughly 94% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $57,900
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $54,400
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 94% of MSRP
~$3,500 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2026 EV9?
The 2026 Kia EV9 is the newest year in our catalog — start here for current specs, then check older years if you want to save money. The 2026 Kia EV9 continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Kia EV9 is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV produced by Kia. It is the second Kia model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and the second model in the manufacturer's "EV" electric car range after the EV6. This model appears in NHTSA vPIC for 2026, though detailed crash ratings may not be published yet.
- 1 NHTSA recall
- EPA combined 89 mpg
- About 197.2 × 78.0 in (L×W)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2026 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 379 hp, 89 mpg combined, 280 mi. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
379 hp
Combined MPG
89 mpg
EV range
280 mi
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2026 selected trim (~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$549
5-year energy
$2,743
- Powertrain
- Battery electric
- Based on
- ~3.5 mi/kWh (assumed)
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $0.16/kWh · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- Dual-motor electric
- Aspiration
- Electric
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electrification
- BEV
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 197.2 in
- Width
- 78.0 in
- Height
- 68.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 122.0 in
- Curb weight
- 5650.4 lb
- Seating
- 7
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- Combined MPG
- 89
- Electric range
- 280 mi
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | Land AWD | GT-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 379 hp |
| Engine | Dual-motor electric | Dual-motor electric |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 7 | 6 |
| EV range | 280 mi | 270 mi |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 379 | — | — | — | AWD | |
| 379 | — | — | — | AWD |