Kia EV9 range & charging cost
The 2026 Kia EV9 is rated for an EPA estimated 230–305 miles. At 70 mph that's closer to 246 miles in mild weather, and about 145 miles at 20°F with the heater on.
All 5 EPA-rated trims
| Trim | Range | City | Hwy | kWh/100 mi | 70 mph, 20°F* | ¢/mile home | 240V charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD Rear-Wheel Drive | 305 | 337 | 266 | 38 | 145 | 695.8 | 10.7 h |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD All-Wheel Drive | 283 | 311 | 249 | 40 | 136 | 732.4 | 10.7 h |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line All-Wheel Drive | 280 | 310 | 244 | 41 | 133 | 750.7 | 10.5 h |
| 2026 EV9 GT All-Wheel Drive | 260 | 279 | 237 | 43 | 129 | 787.3 | 10.8 h |
| 2026 EV9 Standard Range RWD Rear-Wheel Drive | 230 | 256 | 198 | 38 | 108 | 695.8 | 8.1 h |
Range, consumption and 240V charge time: EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov (vehicle IDs 49666, 49667, 49668, 49669, 49665). *Modelled with fueleconomy.gov cold-weather figures and a drag model; see the range calculator for the method. Cost uses EIA U.S. residential 18.3¢/kWh (July 2026); a 30 mpg gas car costs 14.9¢/mile at $4.48/gal.
Road-tripping the Kia EV9
On the highway, plan legs around 160–172 miles in mild weather: that's charging from about 80% down to 10–15%, the fast part of the curve. In deep winter, shorten that to around 94 miles. The EV trip planner picks real fast chargers along your route for any Kia trim.
Questions drivers ask
What is the range of the 2026 Kia EV9?
EPA estimates 230–305 miles depending on trim (5 trims listed on fueleconomy.gov). The longest-range version is rated 305 mi combined and 266 mi highway.
How far does the Kia EV9 go on the highway in winter?
Using the EPA highway estimate and fueleconomy.gov’s cold-weather figures, the EV9 Long Range RWD could manage roughly 145 miles at 70 mph and 20°F with the heater on, against about 246 miles at 70 mph in mild weather. It is a model estimate; heat pumps and preconditioning improve it.
How much does it cost to charge the Kia EV9?
At the U.S. average home price of 18.3¢/kWh (EIA, July 2026), a full charge of the EV9 Long Range RWD costs about $21.16, or 695.8¢ per mile.
What size battery does the Kia EV9 have?
EPA does not publish battery capacity. From EPA range and consumption we estimate about 104 kWh usable for the EV9 Long Range RWD; check the manufacturer’s specification for the exact figure.