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Ranked #4 of 25 in Electric Vehicles

Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 ranks #4 of 25 electric vehicles with a 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.

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

Editor's analysis

True 3-row electric family hauler with 800V charging.

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.

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