2026 Kia EV9 Wind
2026 Kia EV9 Wind
Pricing
Base MSRP$63,900
Destination Fee$1,645
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission1-speed (fixed reduction gear, Shift-by-Wire selector)
Transmission Speeds1
Final Drive Ratio10.65 (front) / 13.16 (rear)
Drive TypeAWD
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeBEV
Electric MotorPermanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM), single (RWD) or dual (e-AWD w/ Torque Vectoring, Terrain Mode)
Motor LayoutDual Motor (AWD) (not an explicit "Motor Layout" line item)
Battery TypeLithium-ion Battery
Total System Horsepower379 hp
Total System Torque443
Electric Range283 mi
MPGe (Combined)84
Regenerative BrakingStandard (adjustable via paddle shifters); Virtual Engine Sound standard
Charging
Onboard Charger (AC)10.9
Max DC Fast Charge210
DC Fast Charge (10–80%)83 min (50kW) / 24 min (350kW, max 310A)
Charge PortNACS; AC adapter standard, DC (CCS) adapter optional (standard in ZEV states)
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity1,653 (without brakes) / 3,500 (with brakes)
Payload1,473 lbs
Curb Weight5,714 lbs
GVWR7,187 lbs
Dimensions
Exterior Length197.2 in
Exterior Width77.9 in
Exterior Height69.1 (with roof rails)
Wheelbase122.0 in
Front Track66.6 (20/21-in wheels)
Rear Track67.1 (20/21-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 Headroom39.6 (with dual sunroofs)
Rear Headroom38.8 (with dual sunroofs)
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 SystemAWD (e-AWD with Torque Vectoring, Terrain Mode: Snow/Mud/Sand)
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialFull SynTex
Driver Seat8-way power adjustable w/ 2-way lumbar support, IMS (2-position memory)
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, rear seat center armrest
3rd Row SeatingStandard (50/50 folding 3rd row, all trims)
Heated SeatsStandard (front only)
Ventilated SeatsStandard (front only)
Steering WheelSynTex-wrapped, heated, electronic tilt/telescoping
Climate ControlAutomatic tri-zone, auto-defog, roof-mounted rear vents; heat pump standard
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard (smart power liftgate)
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (Electric Chromic rear-view mirror with HomeLink)
12V / USB OutletsFast-charging USB (x6, 2 per row) + 12V DC outlet (1st row/cargo) + wireless phone charger + auxiliary USB
Sunroof / MoonroofStandard (power tilt/sliding front sunroof + fixed-glass power-shade rear sunroof, dual-sunroof setup)
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 + Blind-Spot View Monitor, BVM)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCCA + RCCW)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (FCA 2 full suite)
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/side + Surround View Monitor, SVM + Parking Collision Avoidance-Reverse, PCA-R); no RSPA on Wind (RSPA2 is Land/GT-Line optional or GT-Line standard)
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard (rear-view camera + SVM)
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; silver slim flush roof rails
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 / Ocean Blue / Glacial White Pearl (+$695)
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)