2026 Kia EV9 Light
2026 Kia EV9 Light
Pricing
Base MSRP$54,900
Destination Fee$1,645
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission1-speed (fixed reduction gear, Shift-by-Wire selector)
Transmission Speeds1
Final Drive Ratio13.16
Drive TypeRWD
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeBEV
Electric MotorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), single (RWD) or dual (e-AWD w/ Torque Vectoring, Terrain Mode)
Motor LayoutSingle Motor (RWD) (not an explicit "Motor Layout" line item)
Battery TypeLithium-ion Battery
Total System Horsepower215 hp
Total System Torque258
Electric Range230 mi
MPGe (Combined)88
Regenerative BrakingStandard (adjustable via paddle shifters); Virtual Engine Sound standard
Charging
Onboard Charger (AC)10.9
Max DC Fast Charge235
DC Fast Charge (10–80%)63 min (50kW) / 20 min (350kW, max 310A)
Charge PortNACS; AC adapter standard, DC (CCS) adapter optional (standard in ZEV states)
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity1,000 (without brakes) / 2,000 (with brakes)
Payload1,309 lbs
Curb Weight5,106 lbs
GVWR6,415 lbs
Dimensions
Exterior Length197.2 in
Exterior Width77.9 in
Exterior Height68.9 (no roof rails)
Wheelbase122.0 in
Front Track67.0 (19-in wheels)
Rear Track67.5 (19-in wheels)
Turning Diameter40.6 (40.6ft sits correctly within the 37-42ft SUV band)
Ground Clearance7.0 (Light/Light Long Range, RWD) / 7.8 (Wind/Land/GT-Line, AWD)
Interior Room
Passenger Volume158.8 (7-passenger config)
Cargo Volume (behind last row)20.2 (behind 3rd row)
Maximum Cargo Volume81.7 (behind 1st row, all seats folded)
Seating Capacity7 (Light/Wind) or 6 (Light Long Range/Land/GT-Line, captain's chairs
Front Headroom41.2 (without sunroof)
Rear Headroom39.8 (without sunroof)
Third Row Headroom39.5 in
Front Legroom41.4 in
Rear Legroom42.8 (2nd row)
Third Row Legroom30.8 (w/ 2nd row bench) or 32.0 (w/ 2nd row captain's chairs)
Front Shoulder Room61.6 in
Rear Shoulder Room60.0 (2nd row) / 55.0 (3rd row)
Front Hip Room59.4 in
Rear Hip Room57.9 (2nd row) / 41.9 (3rd row)
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut + dual lower arm type, Smart Frequency Damper Valve + Hydraulic Rebound Stop (HRS)
Rear Suspension5-link multi-link, Smart Frequency Damper Valve + HRS (self-leveling on Land/GT-Line)
SteeringRack & Pinion, Rack-Mounted Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS), 16.02:1 ratio, 2.93 turns lock-to-lock
BrakesVentilated disc front/rear (14.2in/13.6in); Mando iEB (IDB2) brake booster w/ regenerative braking
Wheels19-inch alloy
Tires255/60R19
AWD / Drive SystemRWD
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialFull SynTex
Driver Seat8-way power adjustable w/ 2-way lumbar support
Front Passenger Seat8-way power adjustable w/ 2-way lumbar support, walk-in switch
2nd Row Seating7-passenger config: 60/40 folding bench, one-touch fold/slide, fixed console
3rd Row SeatingStandard (50/50 folding 3rd row, all trims)
Heated SeatsStandard (front only)
Ventilated SeatsStandard (front only)
Steering WheelSynTex-wrapped, tilt/telescoping (manual)
Climate ControlAutomatic tri-zone, auto-defog, roof-mounted rear vents
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard (smart power liftgate)
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (Electric Chromic rear-view mirror, no HomeLink on Light)
12V / USB OutletsFast-charging USB (x6, 2 per row) + 12V DC outlet (1st row/cargo) + wireless phone charger + auxiliary USB
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard
Air FilterStandard (cabin)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3in color TFT display with integrated navigation, AM/FM/MP3, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Voice Recognition, telematics modem
Screen Size12.3 in
NavigationStandard
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (wireless)
Phone ConnectivityBluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto via integrated nav/telematics system
Kia Connect / Connected ServicesStandard (Kia Connect Store + Over-the-Air/OTA updates, all trims)
Audio System8-speaker sound system w/ amp and Passenger Talk
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard (all trims)
Driver Display12.3in color TFT IP cluster with 5in HVAC display
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsDual front advanced airbags; dual front + dual rear seat-mounted side airbags; full-length side curtain airbags; driver's knee airbag; front center airbag
ABSStandard
Stability ControlStandard (ESC + Vehicle Stability Management, VSM)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated w/ ESC/VSM)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (BCA + BCW)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA + RCCW)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (FCA 2 full suite: junction crossing/turning, lane-change oncoming/side, direct oncoming, evasive steering assist)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (part of FCA 2 suite)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (SCC w/ Stop & Go, SCC-ML, N-SCC-C)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (LDW)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKA, LFA2, HDA2)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (PDW front/rear only); no SVM/BVM/side-PDW/RSPA on Light
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rear-view camera); no Surround View Monitor on Light
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS)
Brake AssistStandard (part of ABS/ESC/VSM suite)
Security SystemSmart Key w/ push-button start, Digital Key 2.0, Fingerprint Module (FPM), burglar alarm, immobilizer (standard, all trims)
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsProjection LED headlamps (low/high beam), LED positioning lamps, Auto Light Control
Daytime Running LightsStandard (LED DRL, all trims)
Brake LightsLED High Mounted Stop Lamp (integrated into rear spoiler)
MirrorsBody-color, heated, power-folding, power-adjustable, LED repeater lamps
GrilleBody Color, standard all trims
Rear SpoilerStandard (rear spoiler with integrated LED high-mounted stop lamp)
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Skid Plates / CladdingHyper silver metal paint skid plates and bumper garnish; matte black lower door garnish, air intake, active aero flaps
Warranty
Basic5-year / 60,000-mile
Powertrain10-year / 100,000-mile
EV / Hybrid Battery10-year / 100,000-mile
Corrosion5-year / 100,000-mile
Roadside Assistance5-year / 60,000-mile
Packages & Options
Other Available OptionsEbony Black / Glacial White Pearl (+$695); NACS Charge Port DC Adapter (optional, standard in ZEV states)
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsEbony Black, Glacial White Pearl (+$695, all trims); Ocean Blue (+$695, Wind/Land/GT-Line); Panthera Metal Matte, two-tone roof combos (GT-Line only, +$995)
Interior ColorsBlack (standard); Brown/Black (+$495, Land/GT-Line)