The 2026 Kia EV9 gives shoppers several electric performance choices. Light RWD models use a 76.1 kWh lithium-ion battery and produce 215 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Light Long Range RWD, Wind AWD, Land AWD, and GT-Line AWD models use a 99.8 kWh battery. Light Long Range RWD produces 201 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while dual-motor AWD models raise output to 379 horsepower.

Torque reaches 443 lb-ft on Wind AWD and Land AWD models, with 516 lb-ft available through Feature on Demand. GT-Line AWD lists 516 lb-ft as standard, and Kia lists 0 to 60 mph in 5.0 seconds for GT-Line AWD. The 2026 Kia EV9 also supports 10 percent to 80 percent DC fast charging in about 20 to 24 minutes on a 350 kW EVSE, depending on battery.

• 76.1 kWh or 99.8 kWh lithium-ion battery options
• 215 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque on Light RWD
• 379 horsepower on dual-motor AWD models
• Up to 516 lb-ft of torque on select AWD configurations
• EPA-estimated all-electric range from 230 miles to 305 miles
• 10 percent to 80 percent DC fast charging in about 20 to 24 minutes on a 350 kW EVSE

The 2026 Kia EV9 offers driver assistance systems for daily driving and longer highway trips. Available Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 includes pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning, junction crossing, direct oncoming, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist functions. Kia also lists Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Highway Driving Assist 2, Lane Keeping Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and an available 360-degree Surround View Monitor that uses four wide-view cameras.

• Available Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2
• Available Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Available Highway Driving Assist 2
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Available 360-degree Surround View Monitor with four wide-view cameras

Inside the 2026 Kia EV9, Kia lists a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation, and that screen supports navigation, diagnostics, convenience, entertainment, and vehicle information features. A 12.3-inch instrument display gives the driver a wide digital gauge view. The 2026 Kia EV9 also offers Over-the-Air system updates, Over-the-Air map updates, Digital Key 2.0, available Wi-Fi Hotspot capability, available myQ Connected Garage, and available Remote Smart Parking Assist 2.

• 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation
• 12.3-inch instrument display
• Over-the-Air system updates
• Over-the-Air map updates
• Digital Key 2.0
• Available Remote Smart Parking Assist 2

The 2026 Kia EV9 is built around family-size space. Kia lists six-passenger and seven-passenger configurations, with up to 160.3 cubic feet of total interior volume in six-passenger models with captain chairs. Legroom measures 41.4 inches in the first row and 42.8 inches in the second row. Cargo capacity measures 81.7 cubic feet behind the first row, 43.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 20.2 cubic feet behind the third row.

• Six-passenger or seven-passenger configurations
• Up to 160.3 cubic feet of total interior volume
• 41.4 inches of first-row legroom
• 42.8 inches of second-row legroom
• 81.7 cubic feet of cargo room behind the first row
• Available heated and ventilated lounge seats

The 2026 Kia EV9 has a bold three-row SUV shape with dimensions that support a confident stance. Kia lists most trims at 197.2 inches long, with GT-Line AWD at 197.4 inches long. Width measures 77.9 inches, wheelbase measures 122.0 inches, and ground clearance is 7.0 inches on RWD models or 7.8 inches on AWD models. Towing capacity with trailer brakes reaches up to 5,000 pounds on select AWD models.

• 197.2-inch length on most trims
• 197.4-inch length on GT-Line AWD
• 77.9-inch width
• 122.0-inch wheelbase
• 7.0 inches of ground clearance on RWD models and 7.8 inches on AWD models
• Up to 5,000 pounds of towing capacity with trailer brakes on select AWD models