The Kia EV9 is a three-row electric SUV whose available data spans U.S. sales, EPA estimates, manufacturer specifications, global launch measurements and independent safety testing. The figures below identify the model year, market, test cycle or population so that sales, estimates and controlled assessments are not mistaken for one another.
Key Kia EV9 Statistics
These highlights summarize the most useful figures across sales, capability, space, pricing and safety:
- In the United States, Kia America sold 22,017 EV9s during 2024.
- In the United States, Kia America sold 1,118 EV9s during 2023.
- Kia America reported an 1,869% increase in EV9 U.S. annual sales from 2023 to 2024.
- The 2024 U.S. EV9 Light Long Range RWD had an EPA-estimated 304-mile range.
- The 2024 U.S. EV9 Light Standard Range RWD had an EPA-estimated 230-mile range.
- The U.S. launch specification used 76.1-kWh or 99.8-kWh batteries.
- The EV9’s stated maximum DC charging capability was 236 kW in the 2024 U.S. launch specification.
- Kia stated that the 2024 U.S. EV9 could charge from 10% to 80% in under 25 minutes on high-speed DC charging.
- The 2024 U.S. EV9 Light Long Range RWD was rated 89 combined MPGe by the EPA.
- The 2025 U.S. EV9 AWD variants listed 3,500 pounds of braked towing capacity.
- Properly equipped 2025 U.S. EV9 Land and GT-Line configurations listed up to 5,000 pounds of braked towing capacity.
- The global launch specification measured the EV9 at 5,010 mm long and 1,980 mm wide.
- The 2024 U.S. EV9 offered seven-seat and six-seat configurations.
- The 2024 U.S. EV9 Light RWD launch MSRP was $54,900 before destination charges.
- The 2024 EV9 earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for vehicles built after January 2024.
- Euro NCAP assigned the EV9 a five-star overall safety rating in its 2023 assessment.
- A 2025 U.S. recall affected approximately 342 dual-motor EV9 vehicles.
- A 2026 U.S. NHTSA Part 573 report identified 447 potentially involved 2026 EV9 vehicles.
Contents
- Kia EV9 sales statistics and adoption trends
- Kia EV9 battery, range and charging data
- Kia EV9 performance, efficiency and towing statistics
- Kia EV9 dimensions, seating and cargo measurements
- Kia EV9 pricing and ownership-related figures
- Kia EV9 safety ratings, recalls and crash-test statistics
Kia EV9 Sales Statistics and Adoption Trends
Kia America reported 22,017 U.S. EV9 sales in 2024, compared with 1,118 in 2023. Its 2024 release reported an 1,869% year-over-year increase, while noting that the comparison began from a low base; these are Kia America sales, not global deliveries. Kia America annual sales release
| U.S. Kia America measure | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| EV9 annual sales | 1,118 | 22,017 |
| Total Kia America sales | 782,451 | 796,488 |
The same release recorded 1,113 EV9 sales in December 2023 and 1,951 in December 2024. Monthly sales are not registration totals or global-sales measures.
Kia’s broader U.S. EV portfolio rose 74% in 2024 and represented 7% of total Kia America sales. That portfolio-wide result should not be attributed to the EV9 alone.
Kia EV9 Battery, Range and Charging Data
U.S. 2024 EPA estimates varied by trim and drivetrain. The Light Long Range RWD reached 304 miles, while the Light Standard Range RWD was rated at 230 miles; Wind AWD and Land AWD each reached 280 miles, and GT-Line AWD reached 270 miles. Kia 2024 EV9 range and specification release
| 2024 U.S. configuration | EPA-estimated range |
|---|---|
| Light Standard Range RWD | 230 miles |
| Light Long Range RWD | 304 miles |
| Wind AWD | 280 miles |
| Land AWD | 280 miles |
| GT-Line AWD | 270 miles |
The U.S. launch specification used either a 76.1-kWh or 99.8-kWh battery. Kia stated a maximum DC charging speed of 236 kW and a 10%-to-80% high-speed DC charging time of under 25 minutes, subject to compatible equipment, temperature and battery conditions.
For the 2025 model year, Kia listed 6 hours 45 minutes of AC charging with an 11-kW EVSE for the short-range RWD configuration, and 8 hours 45 minutes for long-range and AWD variants. The maximum onboard AC charger rating was 10.9 kW. 2025 Kia EV9 specifications
Kia’s global 2023 launch material cited a 99.8-kWh battery and a 454-km single-charge range for a launch configuration. That figure uses global launch material and a different market or test-cycle context from the U.S. EPA estimates. Kia global EV9 launch release
Kia EV9 Performance, Efficiency and Towing Statistics
EPA-estimated combined efficiency for the 2024 U.S. range ran from 80 to 89 MPGe. The Light Standard Range RWD was rated at 88 MPGe, Light Long Range RWD at 89 MPGe, Wind AWD and Land AWD at 83 MPGe, and GT-Line AWD at 80 MPGe. Kia 2024 EV9 range and specification release
Power ratings also differed by configuration:
- The 2024 standard-range RWD motor was rated at 160 kW and 215 horsepower.
- The 2024 long-range RWD motor was rated at 201 horsepower.
- The 2024 dual-motor AWD EV9 was rated at 283 kW and 379 horsepower.
The 2025 specification tables listed 2,000 pounds of braked towing capacity for RWD variants and 3,500 pounds for AWD variants. Land and GT-Line AWD configurations were listed at up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, while unbraked limits were 1,000 pounds for RWD and 1,653 pounds for AWD. 2025 Kia EV9 specifications
These towing values are trim- and equipment-dependent maximums, not a universal capacity for every EV9.
Kia EV9 Dimensions, Seating and Cargo Measurements
Kia’s global launch specification measured the EV9 at 5,010 mm long, 1,980 mm wide and up to 1,755 mm tall, with a 3,100-mm wheelbase. Kia compared that wheelbase with the Telluride and reported a 200-mm difference; this is a Kia-provided comparison. Kia global EV9 launch release
| Interior measure or configuration | 2024 U.S. EV9 figure |
|---|---|
| Second-row legroom | 42.8 inches |
| Third-row legroom | 32.0 inches |
| Second-row headroom, without sunroof | 39.8 inches |
| Second-row shoulder room | 60.0 inches |
The 2024 U.S. EV9 was offered in seven-seat and six-seat configurations, with availability varying by configuration and trim. The interior measurements are Kia measurements, and the headroom definition specifically excludes the sunroof. The 2024 Kia EV9: Modern Refinement and All-Electric Capability
The global launch material also specified vehicle-to-load capability of up to 3.68 kW. V2L capability and market equipment may vary.
Kia EV9 Pricing and Ownership-Related Figures
The 2024 U.S. launch MSRP rose across the five listed configurations. These are launch prices before destination charges, not current prices or total ownership costs.
| 2024 U.S. launch configuration | MSRP before destination |
|---|---|
| Light RWD | $54,900 |
| Light Long Range RWD | $59,200 |
| Wind AWD | $63,900 |
| Land AWD | $69,900 |
| GT-Line AWD | $73,900 |
Kia’s 2024 reservation request amount was $750 and could be applied to the purchase price. The reservation program was part of the launch context and should not be treated as current pricing. Kia 2024 EV9 range and specification release
The available figures support comparisons of launch MSRP, charging capability and EPA efficiency, but they do not provide a complete insurance, maintenance, electricity or depreciation-cost estimate.
Kia EV9 Safety Ratings, Recalls and Crash-Test Statistics
The 2024 EV9 earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for vehicles built after January 2024. IIHS rated it Good in the driver-side small-overlap, original moderate-overlap and updated side crash tests. IIHS 2024 Kia EV9
In controlled IIHS testing, standard vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention received a Good rating, with collision avoided in six tested runs at 31, 37 and 43 mph. Pedestrian front crash prevention also received a Good rating; the EV9 avoided collisions in the 12- and 25-mph crossing-child tests.
IIHS recorded 10 cm of maximum lower hinge-pillar intrusion in both driver- and passenger-side small-overlap tests. Maximum chest compression measured 29 mm for the driver dummy and 20 mm for the passenger dummy; these are anthropomorphic test-device measurements, not population injury rates.
Euro NCAP assigned the EV9 a five-star overall safety rating in its 2023 assessment. Its tested range included a 160-kW RWD variant and a dual-motor variant with 160 kW plus 160 kW; the assessment applies to tested configurations and its European protocol. Euro NCAP Kia EV9 assessment
Kia’s 2024 sustainability report listed the EV9 as a five-star model in Korea, Australia and Europe, and among U.S. five-star models. The report is a regional listing of ratings, not a pooled crash probability. Kia Sustainability Report 2024
Recall counts describe potentially involved vehicles, not confirmed failures or incidents:
- A 2025 recall affected approximately 342 dual-motor EV9 vehicles built from October 11 through December 19, 2024. 2025 NHTSA Kia EV9 recall document
- A 2026 NHTSA Part 573 report identified 447 potentially involved 2026 EV9 vehicles built from July 28 through October 30, 2025. 2026 NHTSA Part 573 report
The safety results combine manufacturer-reported regional ratings, IIHS and Euro NCAP controlled tests, and recall populations. They should therefore be read as separate measures rather than as one overall EV9 risk statistic.