KIA EV9
LARGE / FAMILY SUV
WATT MATTERS?
The EV9 makes a convincing argument that a large electric family SUV needn't look anonymous. Its bold proportions make room for serious passenger accommodation.
THE BASICS
A large battery-electric SUV with three-row seating and multiple drivetrain options. Australian grades differ in seating, range and equipment, so the exact variant deserves careful attention.
THE NUMBERS
- Price
- From $97,000 RRP · EV9 Air RWD · Current Australian manufacturer configurator RRP, excluding on-road costs, optional paint and accessories. Local drive-away estimates and campaign prices are separate.
- Battery
- 76.1 kWh lithium-ion; stated manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified
- Claimed range
- 443 km WLTP electric range
- Charging
- 10.5 kW AC three-phase; claimed DC 10-80% in approximately 20 minutes using a 350 kW charging station. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not published in the checked specification sheet.
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Power
- 160 kW combined; 350 Nm
- Seats
- 7
- Warranty
- Vehicle: 7 years / unlimited km for private use. MY26 battery capacity and high-voltage components: 7 years / 150,000 km; minimum 70% battery capacity.
- Boot space
- 333 L VDA with all seats upright
- Comfort
- Seven seats; artificial leather upholstery.
- Technology
- 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
Price checked 2026-10-17.. RRP excludes registration, insurance, stamp duty and applicable dealer or delivery charges.
Figures belong to the variants named above. WLTP and NEDC are different tests; neither promises your real-world range. Charging claims depend on the charger, battery temperature and state of charge.
Specifications checked 2026-10-17..
Confirmed · Last checked: 2026-10-17. Some prices and specifications await final verification and will be marked Confirmed once checked. Always confirm finer details with your salesperson, dealer or manufacturer representative.
VARIANTS AND PRICES
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| Details | EV9 Air RWD | EV9 GT-Line AWD | EV9 GT AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $97,000 RRP before on-road costsCurrent Australian manufacturer configurator RRP, excluding on-road costs, optional paint and accessories. Local drive-away estimates and campaign prices are separate. | From $121,000 RRP before on-road costsCurrent Australian manufacturer configurator RRP, excluding on-road costs, optional paint and accessories. Local drive-away estimates and campaign prices are separate. | From $129,250 RRP before on-road costsCurrent Australian manufacturer configurator RRP, excluding on-road costs, optional paint and accessories. Local drive-away estimates and campaign prices are separate. |
| Battery | 76.1 kWh lithium-ion; stated manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified | 99.8 kWh lithium-ion; stated manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified | 99.8 kWh lithium-ion; stated manufacturer capacity, gross/usable basis not specified |
| Claimed range | 443 km WLTP electric range | 505 km WLTP electric range | 510 km WLTP electric range |
| Power | 160 kW combined; 350 Nm | 282.6 kW combined; 700 Nm | 374 kW combined; 740 Nm |
| Charging | 10.5 kW AC three-phase; claimed DC 10-80% in approximately 20 minutes using a 350 kW charging station. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not published in the checked specification sheet. | 10.5 kW AC three-phase; claimed DC 10-80% in approximately 24 minutes using a 350 kW charging station. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not published in the checked specification sheet. | 10.5 kW AC three-phase; claimed DC 10-80% in approximately 24 minutes using a 350 kW charging station. Vehicle peak DC acceptance not published in the checked specification sheet. |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Warranty | Vehicle: 7 years / unlimited km for private use. MY26 battery capacity and high-voltage components: 7 years / 150,000 km; minimum 70% battery capacity. | Vehicle: 7 years / unlimited km for private use. MY26 battery capacity and high-voltage components: 7 years / 150,000 km; minimum 70% battery capacity. | Vehicle: 7 years / unlimited km for private use. MY26 battery capacity and high-voltage components: 7 years / 150,000 km; minimum 70% battery capacity. |
| Boot space | 333 L VDA with all seats upright | 333 L VDA with all seats upright | All-seats-up capacity not established for six-seat GT; brochure cargo table labels shared figure as seven-seats-up. |
| Comfort | Seven seats; artificial leather upholstery. | Seven seats; artificial leather trim; front relaxation seats with leg rests. | Six seats; second-row captain chairs with relaxation and massage; artificial suede/artificial leather trim. |
| Technology | 12.3-inch infotainment screen. | 12.3-inch infotainment screen. | 12.3-inch infotainment screen. |
THE WATTCAR TAKE
For families who genuinely need the third row, the EV9 is an important alternative to petrol-powered people movers and SUVs. Its price and sheer size are the main trade-offs.
GO FURTHER
MANUFACTURER WEBSITEFor the configurator, local stock and a written quote.