How Much Is the 2027 Kia EV9?

Pricing

The 2027 Kia EV9 will go on sale later this year. Full line pricing, including the $1,645 destination charge, is as follows:

• Light (Short Range): $56,635
• Light (Long Range): $59,635
• Wind: $65,735
• Land: $71,635
• GT-Line: $73,635

What’s Changed for 2027?

Kia is spicing up the mid-range Wind and Land trim levels for 2027, the latter more than the former. The Wind now sports black exterior accents, including the wheels. On the Land, the former Nightfall Edition’s equipment is now standard. That includes black exterior elements and unique upholstery, but also more torque, bringing the Land’s output from 443 pounds-feet to the same 516 pounds-feet the GT-Line makes.

Range and Powertrains

The base Light Short Range is the only EV9 fitted with a 76.1-kilowatt-hour battery pack, good for an EPA-rated range of 230 miles. The larger Long Range battery is a $3,000 option on the Light and standard on the rest of the lineup. With the big pack, the Light can travel up to 305 miles on a charge. With standard all-wheel drive, the Wind and Land have a range of 283 miles, while the GT-Line is rated at 280 miles.

Every 2027 EV9 has regenerative braking, and the driver uses paddles on the steering wheel to adjust how aggressively the motors scavenge energy under deceleration. A North American Charging System port is also standard, allowing the Kia EV to use Tesla-style charge ports. The entry-level Light’s smaller battery can charge at up to 235 kilowatts versus the big battery’s 210 kW, but both packs can juice up from 10% to 80% charge in less than 30 minutes. Kia says the small pack needs just 20 minutes, while the larger battery takes 24 minutes.

Only the EV9 Light is rear-wheel drive. With the small battery, its single motor generates 215 horsepower and 258 pounds-feet of torque. Power output is dialed back to 201 hp with the larger battery, which helps achieve that 305-mile range, and torque remains the same.

The rest of the EV9 family has dual motors providing AWD and greater output. The Wind’s front and rear motors combine for 379 hp and 443 pounds-feet. In the Land and GT-Line, the motors make the same 379 hp, but torque output increases to 516 pounds-feet.

Standard or Optional Features

Which trim level is right for you might depend on how many seat belts you need. A seven-seat layout (second-row bench, two seats in the third row) is standard in the Light and Wind and optional in the Land. Six seats (with second-row captain’s chairs) are standard in the Land and GT-Line and optional in the Light with the Long Range battery. Confused? The trim levels that don’t offer a choice are the Wind (seven-seat configuration only) and GT-Line (six-seat configuration only).

Even in the small-battery Land trim, though, those seats are upholstered in synthetic leather and are power-adjustable, heated and ventilated in the front. The entry-level EV9 also includes a tilt/telescoping steering column, tri-zone automatic climate control with its own 5-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. The latter includes navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charging and an eight-speaker audio system. Exterior features include 19-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a hands-free power liftgate, and keyless entry and start. In addition to the larger battery, upgrading to the Light Long Range nets buyers a moonroof.

The EV9’s standard Drive Wise safety suite is equally comprehensive. It includes forward collision warning with pedestrian and bicyclist detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-following assist, emergency steering assist, blind spot intervention, front and rear cross-traffic alert, a driver-attention monitor, road-sign recognition, automatic high beams, and front and rear parking sensors. Kia’s hands-on Highway Driving Assist 2 semi-autonomous technology is also standard.

The dual-motor AWD Wind trim level builds on that tech suite with a 360-degree camera system and side parking sensors. It also adds a second moonroof over the rear seats, a heat pump for more efficient cabin-temperature control, a heated steering wheel and a power-adjustable steering column. The Wind can tow 3,500 pounds versus the Light’s 2,000 pounds.

The Land gets a standard self-leveling rear suspension that helps it keep an even keel while lugging up to 5,000 pounds. It also features 20-inch wheels, upgraded LED headlights with signature elements that shine through the paint, additional driver’s seat adjustments, heated and ventilated second-row seats, and a 14-speaker Meridian sound system.

At the top of the EV9 hierarchy, the GT-Line rides on 21-inch wheels and is distinguished by unique sill panels and front and rear bumpers. It boasts exclusive upholstery and cabin trim, as well as metal pedals, more front-passenger-seat adjustability, a head-up display and automated parking. The automated parking system is optional on the Land.

Versus the Competition

The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the Kia EV9’s sibling and main competitor. The Hyundai’s standard battery is larger than even the Kia’s optional pack, explaining its superior range and justifying the price premium. The Tesla Model Y L and Rivian R1S are also viable competitors, but both cost more than the Kia. If you can get by with seats for five, more options open up, including the Toyota bZ Woodland and several others.

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