2026 Kia EV9

US · SUV · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

The 2026 Kia EV9 is listed in the US market as a suv with electric power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Dual-motor AWD with 800V ultra-fast charging
Power: 380 hp (283 kW)
Torque: 516 lb-ft (700 Nm)
Transmission: Single-speed
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD
Fuel: Electric
Economy: 230 mi (370 km) to 305 mi (491 km) range
Seating: 7 seats

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

Dual-motor AWD with 800V ultra-fast charging

Power Output

380 hp (283 kW)

Peak Torque

516 lb-ft (700 Nm)

Range / Battery

99.8 kWh battery

Drivetrain

AWD, RWD

Transmission

Single-speed

Capacity

7 seats · 4 doors

Exterior Dimensions

197.2″ L × 78.0″ W × 68.9″ H

Curb Weight

5,650 lbs (2,563 kg)

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Dual-motor AWD with 800V ultra-fast charging
Power	380 hp (283 kW)
Torque	516 lb-ft (700 Nm)
Fuel type	Electric	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Performance

Performance
Specification	Value	Source
0–100 km/h	5.0 s
Top speed	124 mph (200 km/h)
Towing capacity	5,000 lb (2,268 kg)

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Single-speed	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	1
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: AWD, RWD

Dimensions

Dimensions
Specification	Value	Source
Length	197.2 in (5,010 mm)
Width	78.0 in (1,980 mm)
Height	68.9 in (1,750 mm)
Wheelbase	122.0 in (3,100 mm)

Weight

Weight
Specification	Value	Source
Curb weight	5,650 lb (2,563 kg)

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Electric range	230 mi (370 km) to 305 mi (491 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Battery capacity	99.8 kWh

Capacity

Capacity
Specification	Value	Source
Seats	7
Doors	4

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Displacement, Cylinders, Aspiration, Payload, Ground clearance, Gross vehicle weight rating, Combined, City, Highway, Fuel tank, Cargo volume. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

5 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 6, 2026.

26V545000: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer…
Reported August 21, 2026. View on NHTSA
26V046000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
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 fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's…
Reported January 27, 2026. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 2, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved September 30, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 2, 2026

Data verified: November 2, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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