Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 ranks #4 out of 25 electric vehicles with a calculated score of 8.7 / 10. The first mainstream three-row electric family SUV, bringing adult-friendly third-row space, boxy Telluride-like swagger, and 800-volt road-trip fast charging.

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Good For

Large families needing 3 full rows
800-volt fast highway stops
Up to 5,000 lbs towing capacity

Not For

Tight compact city parking spots
High-trim $75k price points

Specifications

Range	304 mi
Peak charge	235 kW
Price	$50k–70k
Body	SUV
Drive	RWD

Editor's Analysis & Field Notes

The Kia EV9 fills one of the largest voids in the electric market by offering legitimate three-row passenger accommodations at mainstream pricing. In Light Long Range guise, it achieves 304 miles of EPA-certified driving range, while high-trim dual-motor AWD versions provide 379 horsepower and up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity. Utilizing Kia’s 800-volt architecture, it pulls up to 235 kW, recharging from 10 to 80 percent in under 24 minutes. Inside, the EV9 seats six or seven passengers comfortably, with executive second-row captain chairs that recline with footrests. Abundant USB-C charging ports, physical climate buttons, and a massive rear cargo floor make it the definitive family road-tripper. For households transitioning away from large gas SUVs like the Kia Telluride or Honda Pilot, the EV9 represents a monumental step forward.

Score Breakdown

Calculated from electric vehicles category weights on a 10-point scale:

Sub-Score	Weight	Score
Performance	30%	8.8 / 10
Value	25%	8.7 / 10
Reliability	15%	8.3 / 10
External	20%	8.9 / 10
Popularity	10%	8.6 / 10

Independent Reviews & Consensus

Recommended Companion Charger

Based on our testing, this vehicle pairs ideally with the Level 2 emporia-smart-ev-charger.

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