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Kia EV9, Price, Specs & Review

Compare every Kia EV9 variant sold new in Australia. 4 variants, from $97,000 to $129,250 RRP. Side-by-side specs, ANCAP safety, fuel economy, EV range and charging, towing capacity, warranty and running costs, pricing sourced from the Kia Australian website and updated weekly. This page also covers 3 previous-generation variants, kept for used-buyer research. Their prices are what those cars cost when new, not current offers.

Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 6 Sep 2026

Kia EV9

From $97,000 RRP

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2026 Kia EV9 Air RWD - image 1 of 1
Manufacturer image, for illustration only. Actual variant trim, wheels, paint and equipment may differ. See the specifications below for the exact features of this variant.
2026

Kia EV9

RWD · SUV · Electric

Data checked: specs 12 Sep 2026, price 6 Sep 2026

1 recall notice on the federal register for this carSee the notices ↓

EVCCS2
5 Star ANCAP 2023
5-star rating, tested 2023. ANCAP's criteria get stricter about every three years, so check ancap.com.au for updated information.

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160kW
~$5.85/100km est. running cost
7Seats
900kg Tow
~$102,530

Est. drive away (VIC)

From $97,000 RRP

RRP, before on-road costs

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Factory colours
Flare Red

Variants

Cost to own, est.

from $468/wk in VIC

Excludes servicing and insurance: No data for this car.

Made up of, per week

  • Repayment estimate$425 (≈$1,843/mo)
  • Charging$15
  • Rego + CTP$18
  • ServicingNo data
  • Tyres$10
  • InsuranceNo data

Assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. 15,000 km a year at 27.5c/kWh, VIC reference price (Victorian Default Offer, Jemena flat rate (the middle of the five Victorian zones, 25.96c to 31.98c)); your tariff differs. VIC rego + CTP. Estimate only, not a quote or an offer of credit.

Luxury car tax applies: the price is above the $91,661 fuel-efficient threshold (ATO, FY2026-27).

~$102,530 drive away (est. VIC)From $97,000 RRP, excl. on-road costs. Estimate incl. VIC stamp duty, rego + CTP and est. dealer delivery. Confirm with the dealer.Stamp duty rates from State Revenue Office Victoria, current as of 29 October 2026. They change each financial year; confirm with the regulator before you sign.

Repayment estimate≈$425/wk(≈$1,843/mo)

$5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at an assumed 7.5% p.a. No balloon. An estimate, not financial advice, a quote or an offer of credit.

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CarSorted Score

67/100

Good

Based on safety, value, performance, fuel economy, technology, reliability and practicality

Safety
90
Reliability
69
Technology
81
Energy Efficiency
42
Value
69
Performance
53
Practicality
55

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Estimated running cost & resale value5-year modelled estimates

True Cost of Ownership (5 Years)

$4,313

per year to run

$118,563

total 5yr cost

$1.52

per kilometre

Where the 5-year total goes

Purchase$97,000
Fuel$4,565
Insurance$7,500
Servicing$2,000
Tyres$2,704
Rego$4,794

About $4,313/year to run, or $21,565 over 5 years including fuel, insurance, servicing, tyres and registration.

* Estimates based on your parameters. Fuel: each car's official consumption figure at 15,600 km a year and $0.30/kWh electricity. Servicing uses each manufacturer's capped-price schedule where we have it, and tyres scale with your weekly km. A guide only, not a quote.

Depreciation Analysis

48%

retained after 5 years

$46,560

estimated 5yr value

-$50,440

total depreciation

Estimated value retention: Based on your inputs the Kia EV9 is estimated to retain 48% of its value after 5 years, worth approximately $46,560.

Depreciation estimates are modelled from typical retention curves for each vehicle type, not from recorded resale data for this specific car. Actual resale values may vary significantly based on condition, mileage, service history, market conditions, and other factors. This is not financial advice.

Tyres: 255/60 R19 front, as fitted

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Range in the real world

How far it really goes once speed, load and towing are counted, not just the lab figure
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Warranty, servicing & roadside

Warranty

7 yr

Unlimited · 7yr rust

Capped-price servicing

No

every 15,000km / 12mo

Roadside assist

8 yr

max, renewed at each dealer service

Good to know

  • Warranty transfers to the next owner (helps resale)
  • Free roadside continues only while you service on time at a dealer

Terms sourced from the manufacturer (official page), last checked 15 Oct 2026.

Warranty, servicing and roadside terms are as published by the manufacturer and can change or have conditions. Confirm current terms with the manufacturer or a dealer before purchase.

Servicing

Interval

12 months / 15,000 km

whichever comes first

First service due

No data

Capped-price servicing

No

Scheduled cost, years 1-3

No data

Scheduled cost, years 1-5

No data

Servicing and the warranty

“It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that all services are carried out as required in the Owner's Manual and that detailed service and maintenance records are completed at the time of service and are kept by the owner to be provided to KAU when requested.”
as Kia prints itKia’s terms

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5-star ANCAP rating, tested 2023

5-star rating, tested 2023. ANCAP's criteria get stricter about every three years, so check ancap.com.au for updated information.

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Recalls on the federal register

1 for this car
  • ▶REC-0065576 Mar 2026Years on the notice: 2025Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.
    Models on the notice:
    MV1 EV9
    Year range on the notice:
    2025
    Variant applicability:
    All variants within this model
    Campaign:
    261026, 261029, 261M06 & 261030
    What the notice says to do:
    Owners can contact their local Kia dealership to schedule an appointment to have the Instrument Cluster Control Unit software updated, free of charge

The register does not publish whether a campaign is complete, so a listed campaign may already be fixed on your car. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au before relying on this list; a recall covers the builds the notice lists, not every car of a model.

Safety Features

44 confirmed · 17 no data
  • StandardAEB (Car‑to‑Car)
  • StandardAEB (Pedestrian)
  • StandardABS
  • StandardEBD
  • StandardEmergency Brake Assist
  • StandardAdaptive Cruise Control
  • StandardCruise Control
  • StandardPush‑Button Start
  • StandardAir Conditioning
  • StandardDrive Modes
  • StandardBlind Spot Monitor
  • StandardLane Keep Assist
  • StandardLane Departure Warning
  • StandardRear Cross Traffic Alert
  • StandardReversing Collision Avoidance
  • StandardIntersection Collision Warning
  • StandardForward Collision Warning
  • StandardESC
  • StandardTraction Control
  • StandardHill Hold Assist
  • StandardTrailer Stability Control
  • StandardReversing Camera
  • StandardParking Sensors (Front)
  • StandardParking Sensors (Rear)
  • StandardAdaptive Front Lighting
  • StandardAuto High Beam
  • StandardDaytime Running Lights
  • StandardFatigue Detection
  • StandardDriver Attention Monitor
  • StandardTraffic Sign Recognition
  • StandardSpeed Limiter
  • StandardTPMS
  • StandardEmergency Stop Signal
  • StandardSeatbelt Reminder
  • StandardAirbags (7)
  • StandardDriver Airbag
  • StandardPassenger Airbag
  • StandardSide Airbags (Front)
  • StandardCurtain Airbags
  • StandardCentre Airbag
  • StandardISOFIX
  • StandardeCall
  • StandardHighway Assist
  • StandardSafe Exit Assist

Kia EV9 by model year

2026 Kia EV9 · MV1 (2023-)

4 variants · from $97,000–$129,250

2024 Kia EV9 · MV1 (2023-)

3 variants

Full Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain7 itemsInduction Electric · Power 160 kW · Torque 350 Nm
InductionElectric
Power160 kW
Torque350 Nm
TransmissionAutomatic
Drive TypeRWD
0-100 km/h8.2s
Top Speed190 km/h
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Dimensions & Weights10 itemsLength 5,010 mm · Width 1,980 mm · Height 1,755 mm
Length5,010 mm
Width1,980 mm
Height1,755 mm
Wheelbase3,100 mm
Ground Clearance177 mm
Turning Circle12 m
Seats7
Boot (seats up)333L
Boot (seats folded)828L
GVM2,960 kg
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Towing & Load3 itemsTowing (Braked) 900 kg · Towing (Unbraked) 450 kg · Towball Download 45 kg
Towing (Braked)900 kg
Towing (Unbraked)450 kg
Towball Download45 kg
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Energy & Efficiency2 itemsElectric Range 519 km · CO2 Emissions Zero emissions
Electric Range519 km
CO2 EmissionsZero emissions
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Engineering Detail2 itemsHigh-Voltage Battery (Ah) 120.6 Ah · Tare Mass 2,312 kg
High-Voltage Battery (Ah)120.6 Ah
Tare Mass2,312 kg
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Technology & Connectivity19 itemsTouchscreen Size 12.3" · Digital Cluster Size 12.3" · Apple CarPlay
Touchscreen Size12.3"
Digital Cluster Size12.3"
Apple CarPlayYes
Android AutoYes
Wireless CarPlay/AAYes
Wireless Phone ChargingYes
Head-Up DisplayNo
Digital InstrumentsYes
Satellite NavigationYes
Digital Radio (DAB+)Yes
Voice RecognitionYes
BluetoothYes
OTA Software UpdatesYes
Keyless EntryYes
Tyre Pressure MonitoringYes
Reconfigurable Digital ClusterYes
USB InputYes
AM/FM RadioYes
12V SocketYes

10 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Driver Assistance & Safety17 itemsAutonomous Emergency Braking · Adaptive Cruise Control · Cruise Control
Autonomous Emergency BrakingYes
Adaptive Cruise ControlYes
Cruise ControlYes
Push-Button StartYes
Air ConditioningYes
Drive ModesYes
Lane Keep AssistYes
Lane Departure WarningYes
Lane CenteringYes
Blind Spot MonitorYes
Rear Cross Traffic AlertYes
Traffic Sign RecognitionYes
Speed Sign RecognitionYes
Driver Attention MonitorYes
Highway AssistYes
Auto ParkNo
Rear Seat Occupancy AlertYes

18 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Cameras & Parking4 itemsReversing Camera · Front Parking Sensors · Rear Parking Sensors
Reversing CameraYes
Front Parking SensorsYes
Rear Parking SensorsYes
Auto ParkNo

4 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Audio System3 itemsSpeakers 8 speakers · Digital Radio (DAB+) · Bluetooth Audio
Speakers8 speakers
Digital Radio (DAB+)Yes
Bluetooth AudioYes

2 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Comfort & Convenience28 itemsClimate Zones 3-zone · Seat Material Synthetic leather · Dual Zone Climate
Climate Zones3-zone
Dual Zone ClimateYes
Rear Air ConYes
Front Power WindowsYes
Rear Power WindowsYes
Remote Central LockingYes
Rear Climate VentsYes
Rear Centre ArmrestYes
Illuminated Vanity MirrorsYes
Seatback PocketsYes
Driver Lumbar AdjustYes
Electric Passenger SeatYes
Cargo BlindYes
Flush Door HandlesYes
Rear SpoilerYes
Seat MaterialSynthetic leather
Heated Front SeatsYes
Heated Rear SeatsNo
Ventilated Front SeatsYes
Ventilated Rear SeatsNo
Heated Steering WheelYes
Electric Driver SeatYes
Memory Driver SeatNo
SunroofNo
Power TailgateYes
Ambient LightingNo
Keyless EntryYes
2nd-Row Executive SeatNo

22 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Wheels, Tyres & Brakes7 itemsWheel Size 19" · Wheel Material Alloy · Tyre Setup Square setup
Wheel Size19"
Wheel MaterialAlloy
Tyre SetupSquare setup
Front Tyres255/60 R19
Rear Tyres255/60 R19
Spare WheelTyre mobility kit
Electric Park BrakeYes

3 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Lighting & Visibility9 itemsLED Headlights · LED Daytime Running Lights · Auto High Beam
LED HeadlightsYes
LED Daytime Running LightsYes
Auto High BeamYes
LED Tail LightsYes
Automatic HeadlightsYes
Rain-Sensing WipersYes
Rear WiperYes
Auto-Dimming Rear-View MirrorYes
Rear Privacy GlassNo

10 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Suspension & Steering3 itemsFront Suspension McPherson Strut with Dual Lower Arm Type · Rear Suspension Multi-Link (5 Link) · Steering Type Rack Mounted MDPS4 (Electric Power Steering)
Front SuspensionMcPherson Strut with Dual Lower Arm Type
Rear SuspensionMulti-Link (5 Link)
Steering TypeRack Mounted MDPS4 (Electric Power Steering)

9 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Off-Road Capability2 itemsGround Clearance 177mm · Hill Descent Control
Ground Clearance177mm
Hill Descent ControlYes

13 further features are not confirmed for this variant: our source document does not cover them. Absence here is not evidence the car lacks them.

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Warranty & Servicing5 itemsNew Vehicle Warranty 7 years / Unlimited · Roadside Assistance 8 years · Anti-Corrosion Warranty 7 years
New Vehicle Warranty7 years / Unlimited
Roadside Assistance8 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty7 years
Service Interval15,000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty7 years / 150k km
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EV Specifications11 itemsBattery Capacity 76.1 kWh · Useable Battery 99.8 kWh · EV Range (WLTP) 443 km
Battery Capacity76.1 kWh
Useable Battery99.8 kWh
EV Range (WLTP)443 km
Max DC Charging240 kW
AC Charging11 kW
Charge 10-80%24 mins
V2L (Vehicle to Load)Yes
Heat PumpYes
Charge Port LocationDriver Side Rear
Adjustable RegenYes
Battery Warranty7 years / 150k km
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Price tracker

Standing price

$97,000 RRP before on-road costs

We check the manufacturer's published price regularly and record every change here.

RRP before on-road costs, as published by the manufacturer.

Overview

The 2026 Kia EV9 Air RWD is the entry grade of Kia's three-row electric SUV, and it suits families who want seven real seats and a quiet, cheap-to-run drivetrain. The single rear motor makes 160kW and 350Nm, and the 76.1kWh battery is rated at 443km WLTP combined at 19.5kWh/100km. Boot space runs from 333 litres behind the third row to 828 with it folded and 2,318 with only the front seats in use. The number to check before you buy is towing: the rear-drive Air is rated at 900kg braked, where the dual-motor grades tow 2,500kg, so caravan buyers need to step up to an AWD.

Quick Insights

How this car rates on what Australian buyers care about most

Safety
5/5 ANCAPtested 2023
Warranty
7 years
Boot, seats up
333L
Value
Luxury

Economy & Emissions

CO2 Emissions

Zero

Energy Use

19.5 Wh/km

Electric Range

519 km

Real-world range, measured by the AAA

Tested: this grade, 2024 model year, on the road 27-28 April 2026.

Energy use

Manufacturer's claim (ADR 81/02)

19.5 kWh/100km

Measured on the road (AAA)

19.9 kWh/100km

Measured figure: 2% above the claim

Range

Manufacturer's claim (WLTP)

443 km

Measured on the road (AAA)

395 km

Measured figure: 11% below the claim

The manufacturer's figure comes from the standard lab test, the same for every car, and it stays this car's official figure. The AAA figure is one vehicle measured on public roads; your result depends on how and where you drive.

Source: Australian Automobile Association Real-World Testing Program (realworld.org.au), test of 27-28 April 2026

Autonomous and advanced safety

Lane Centering
Highway Assist
Speed Sign Recognition
Driver Attention Monitor

EV specifications

NMC

Architecture

800V

Battery (Total)

76.1 kWh

Battery (Usable)

99.8 kWh

Battery Chemistry

Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)

Consumption

19.5 kWh/100km

Electric Range

519 km

Charging

How long it takes to charge, what it costs at home, and the battery numbers at a glance

Key EV Specs

At-a-glance battery, range and charging

Battery

76.1 kWh

Range (WLTP)

443 km

Efficiency

19.5 kWh/100km

0 to 100 km/h

8.2 s

Max charge power

11kW AC / 240kW DC

Battery and Charging

Battery size (total)76.1 kWh
Battery size (usable)99.8 kWh
Range (WLTP)443 km
Efficiency19.5 kWh/100km
Battery chemistryNMC
Architecture800V (ultra-fast)
Motor type—
Charge portCCS2
Max AC charge power11 kW
Onboard charger11 kW
Typical home top-up~9.1 hr
Battery preheating—
Heat pumpYes
Vehicle-to-load (V2L)Yes · 3.6 kW
Battery warranty7 yr / 150k km

AC is home or destination charging. DC is public fast charging. Typical 10 to 80% is the useful fast-charge window. Battery preheating and a heat pump both protect fast-charging speed and range in the cold. 🏆 marks the strongest car per row.

How long to charge

99.8kWh usable

Public DC

50kW charger · 0–80%

1h 36m

Ultra-rapid DC

up to 240kW · 0–80%

25 min

Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 240kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.

Home charging cost

$7.41 /100km

19.5 kWh/100km ·¢/kWh
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Energy cost only, on indicative home tariffs (peak 38¢, off-peak 19¢, solar 6¢ per kWh). Your plan and public charging will differ. How we calculate.

DC charge curve10-100% speed by minute
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Towing and load

The 4WD and load hardware this variant lists, the rig calculator, the load plans and the cost to tow
Hill Descent Control
177mm Ground Clearance
900kg Towing (Braked)
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Off-Road Capability

The wedges are drawn from this vehicle’s published approach, departure and breakover angles, and the water line marks its published wading depth.

177mm
Approach
No data
Departure
No data
Breakover
No data
KeyApproach angle (front)Departure angle (rear)Breakover angle (under body)Ground clearanceWading depth (water line)
Ground clearance 177mmWading depth No data
4WD hardware & driver aids
Centre diff lock
Rear diff lock
Low-range 4WD
Hill descent control

Unladen figures. Approach, departure and breakover angles and ground clearance all reduce once the vehicle is loaded with passengers, cargo or towball weight, so treat these as a best-case guide.

Manufacturer-published figures, shown as a guide. Not independently verified and may vary by variant, trim, tyre or model year. Vehicle drawings are schematic and ride-height differences are exaggerated for legibility. Confirm with the manufacturer before relying on them for off-road planning.

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Child seats and anchors

7 seats

RowISOFIXTop tether
2nd row23
3rd row22

ISOFIX lower anchors clip a compatible child seat straight to the car's frame.

Top tether straps stop a forward-facing seat pitching in a crash. Australian law requires a tether on every forward-facing child seat.

2+3+27 seats
frontITTITrow 2ITITrear
ISOFIX Top tether Both None on record
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Dimensions and capacity

Length

5,010 mm

Width

1980 mm

Height

1755 mm

Wheelbase

3100 mm

GVM

2,960 kg

Boot (seats up)

333L

Boot (seats folded)

828L

Ground Clearance

177 mm

Towing (Braked)

900 kg

Turning Circle

12 m

AU Licence

Car licence (C class) ✓

Built for quietness

  • Acoustic glassNo data
  • Active noise cancellationNo data
  • Electric
  • Taller-sidewall tyres (60)

Indicators from the manufacturer's equipment list and the car's own specification. CarSorted has not measured this car's cabin noise.

Specifications

Year

2026

Body Style

SUV

Fuel Type

Electric

Powertrain

Electric

Transmission

Automatic

Drive Type

RWD

Seats

7

ANCAP Rating

5/5 (2023)

Tyre & Sidewall Comparison

Kia EV9 Air RWD

153mm wall

255/60 R19

255mm wide · 19" rim · 789mm OD

60-profile · High profile

$760–$1,910est. fitted set of 4Premium tier

Drawn at a shared scale across the compared cars and across both ends of a staggered car, so a bigger tyre is genuinely bigger. Sidewall view shows wall height (profile); tread view shows width. Price band is an indicative fitted cost, budget brand (low) to premium brand (high), for four of the one size or for two fronts plus two rears where the car is staggered, unless a verified set price is on file. Actual prices vary by brand, retailer and fitting.

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Factory size (this car)

255/60R19

Geometry from nominal sizes. Ride height is the axle centre, not guard clearance. VSB14 class: passenger car (+15mm / -26mm); check your placard and a certifier before fitting.

Performance

160kWElectric
Power160 kW / 215 hp
Torque350 Nm

How quick is it?

0-100 km/h8.2s

0-100 times as published and held in our records. Counts cover on-sale cars with a figure and refresh daily.

Technology & Connectivity

10 confirmed · 10 no data
  • StandardApple CarPlay
  • StandardAndroid Auto
  • StandardWireless CarPlay/Android Auto
  • StandardWireless Charging
  • StandardHeated Seats (Front)
  • StandardVentilated Seats (Front)
  • StandardHeated Steering Wheel
  • StandardDual Zone Climate
  • StandardKeyless Entry
  • StandardDigital Instruments

Connectivity

OTA Updates
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

EV Technology

Regenerative Braking
240kW DC Fast Charge
11kW AC Charge
800V Architecture
24 min 0-80%
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)
443km WLTP Range

Audio System

Speakers

8

Body Type

SUV

Sport Utility Vehicle with raised ride height and larger cargo area. Available in small, medium, and large sizes.

7

Seats

333L

Boot

900kg

Towing

Best For

  • Family transport
  • Cargo space
  • Higher driving position
  • Light off-road

Considerations

  • Higher fuel consumption
  • Larger parking footprint
  • Higher purchase price

Boot Space

Seats up333L
Seats down828L

Energy & Powertrain

Energy Type

Electric

What the car runs on

Powertrain

Battery Electric

Propulsion technology

Electric (EV)

Fully electric. No petrol engine. Zero emissions. Charged via home charger or public charging network. Lower running costs than petrol.

Driving range

519 km

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Pricing disclaimer: Displayed prices are based on the manufacturer's recommended retail price (MRRP) and estimated drive-away price, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes based on a Melbourne, VIC location. Prices may vary between states and territories. Additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers. Always confirm final pricing with your local authorised dealer.

Specifications: Vehicle specifications, features, and images are sourced from manufacturer data and may represent higher-spec variants. Standard equipment varies by variant. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision.

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P-plate vehicle rules, our reading

P-plate OK in NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT and NT. This reads the manufacturer's power and tare mass against each state's published rule.

WA, TAS, ACT and NT have no power-based P-plate restriction in the conditions they publish.

Your state's own list overrides this reading: check it before you buy.

P-plate rules current as of 6 November 2026. Each state's rule can change and has its own list. We read the rules from the regulators and re-check them; confirm with your state before you buy.

Dealer networkLCT AppliesP-plate OK: NSW, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, ACT, NT Car Licence

Official Data Sources:

The AAA's Real-World Testing Program drives each car it tests over a roughly 93 km route of public roads around Geelong and measures its fuel or energy use (and an EV's range), printed beside the lab figure.

Specifications sourced from manufacturer data and may contain errors. Always verify with your dealer before purchase.

Kia EV9: price, running costs, warranty, safety and size by grade

Every figure below is read off Kia’s Australian documents for the 4 grades on this page, and each one says which grades it covers. Running costs are estimates and carry their assumptions; anything we do not hold says so.

Price band of each powertrain

PowertrainGradesPrice band
Electric4$97,000 to $129,250RRP

Electric: Air RWD, Earth AWD, GT-Line AWD and GT AWD

Fuel or energy a year, estimated

  • Electric: about $910 to $1,070 a yearEstimate: 15,600 km a year, $0.30/kWh electricity

Fuel or energy only. Servicing, rego, insurance and tyres are not in these figures, and your driving and prices will differ.

Warranty and servicing

New-car warranty
7yr / unlimited km
Service interval
12 months / 15,000 km
Capped-price servicing
No data for 4.

ANCAP, by exact grade

  • 5/5 (2023)

A rating belongs to the exact variant ANCAP tested and is never carried across to a grade or a build year it does not cover. A rating older than six years is marked expired because ANCAP’s own test has moved on.

Safety recalls on the Kia EV9

  • Due to a software error, the Instrument Cluster may display a blank screen or may not operate as intended.

    Published 2026-03-06. Year range on the notice: 2025. Matched to 4 of the 4 grades listed here. REC-006557 on the government register

    A blank or slow-responding instrument cluster screen fails to display critical information such as the speedometer or warning lights increasing the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants and/or other road users.

Size, capacity and weights across the grades

FigureAcross the gradesGrades holding it
Length5,010 to 5,015 mm4 of 4
Width1,980 mm4 of 4
Height1,755 to 1,780 mm4 of 4
Wheelbase3,100 mm4 of 4
Ground clearance177 mm4 of 4
Kerb weight2,552 to 2,636 kg2 of 4
Boot space333 L4 of 4

Not yet on file for any grade on this page: fuel tank. Those read “No data” until we read them off a source document, rather than a guessed figure.

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7 variants of the Kia EV9 are on sale in Australia. Tap to compare them side-by-side, then tap any variant for its full specs.

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Air RWD2026$97,000

Kia EV9 Air RWD

Power
160kW
Torque
350Nm
0–100
8.2s
EV range
519km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
RWD
Seats
7
Towing
900kg
ANCAP
5-star (2023)

The 2026 Kia EV9 Air RWD is the entry grade of Kia's three-row electric SUV, and it suits families who want seven real seats and a quiet, cheap-to-run drivetrain. The single rear motor makes 160kW and 350Nm, and the 76.1kWh battery is rated at 443km WLTP combined at 19.5kWh/100km. Boot space runs from 333 litres behind the third row to 828 with it folded and 2,318 with only the front seats in use. The number to check before you buy is towing: the rear-drive Air is rated at 900kg braked, where the dual-motor grades tow 2,500kg, so caravan buyers need to step up to an AWD.

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Earth AWD2026$106,500

Kia EV9 Earth AWD

Power
283kW
Torque
700Nm
0–100
5.3s
EV range
519km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Seats
7
Towing
2,500kg
ANCAP
5-star (2023)

If you need seven seats, want to go electric and still have a van or boat to pull, the 2026 Kia EV9 Earth AWD is built for that job. It's a big electric SUV with drive to all four wheels, priced at $106,500 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. It's rated at 512km (WLTP) from a 99.8kWh battery, with energy use of 22.3kWh/100km. DC fast charging peaks at 240kW. Boot space with all the seats up is 333 litres, so a full load of people leaves limited room for bags. Towing is rated at 2,500kg braked.

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GT-Line AWD2026$121,000

Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD

Power
283kW
Torque
700Nm
0–100
5.3s
EV range
519km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Seats
7
Towing
2,500kg
ANCAP
5-star (2023)

At $121,000 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs, the 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD is a 7-seat electric SUV with all-wheel drive. It has a claimed 505km (WLTP) range from a 99.8kWh battery, and DC fast charging peaks at 240kW. Boot space with all seats up is 333 litres, so a third row full of people leaves room for a modest load rather than a big one. It's rated to tow 2,500kg braked. It suits a larger family wanting seven seats in an EV with a decent towing rating.

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GT AWD2026$129,250

Kia EV9 GT AWD

Power
374kW
Torque
740Nm
0–100
4.5s
EV range
519km
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Seats
6
Towing
2,500kg
ANCAP
5-star (2023)

The Kia EV9 GT is the flagship performance variant of Kia's seven-seat (here six-seat) electric SUV, and at $129,250 before on-road costs it is the most expensive Kia ever sold in Australia. A retuned dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup lifts outputs to 374kW and 740Nm, enough to fire the 2.7-tonne SUV from 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds, making it the quickest seven-seat-platform vehicle on sale here. It keeps the 99.8kWh battery and 510km WLTP range of the GT-Line, plus 240kW DC fast charging for a 10-80% top-up in around 24 minutes. The GT adds Electronic Controlled Suspension tuned through a local ride-and-handling program, 21-inch alloys, a digital LED grille and second-row captain's chairs with massage. It is configured as a six-seater in Australia and retains the EV9's 2500kg braked towing capacity.

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Air RWD2024No price on record

Kia EV9 Air RWD

Power
160kW
Torque
350Nm
0–100
8.2s
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
RWD
Seats
7
Towing
900kg

The 2024 Kia EV9 Air RWD is a seven-seat SUV grade, as printed in Kia Australia's EV9 MY24 Mechanical and Feature List (EV9 MY24; Specifications apply to 2024 Model Year EV9). Its electric motor is rated at 160kW and 350Nm, with an Automatic. Braked towing capacity is 900kg. Standard equipment on the sheet includes blind spot monitoring, a reversing camera, heated front seats and Apple CarPlay. The document prints no price, so none is shown.

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Earth AWD2024No price on record

Kia EV9 Earth AWD

Power
282.6kW
Torque
700Nm
0–100
6s
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Seats
7
Towing
2,500kg

The 2024 Kia EV9 Earth AWD is a seven-seat SUV grade, as printed in Kia Australia's EV9 MY24 Mechanical and Feature List (EV9 MY24; Specifications apply to 2024 Model Year EV9). Its electric motor is rated at 282.6kW and 700Nm, with an Automatic. Braked towing capacity is 2,500kg. Standard equipment on the sheet includes blind spot monitoring, a reversing camera, heated front seats and Apple CarPlay. The document prints no price, so none is shown.

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GT-Line AWD2024No price on record

Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD

Power
282.6kW
Torque
700Nm
0–100
5.3s
Gearbox
Automatic
Drive
AWD
Seats
7
Towing
2,500kg

The 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD is a seven-seat SUV grade, as printed in Kia Australia's EV9 MY24 Mechanical and Feature List (EV9 MY24; Specifications apply to 2024 Model Year EV9). Its electric motor is rated at 282.6kW and 700Nm, with an Automatic. Braked towing capacity is 2,500kg. Standard equipment on the sheet includes blind spot monitoring, a reversing camera, heated front seats and Apple CarPlay. The document prints no price, so none is shown.

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