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2026 Kia EV9 range & efficiency

The 2026 Kia EV9 is a midsize or large SUV offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. Its most efficient version is rated 88 MPGe combined (38 kWh per 100 miles) with an EPA range of 230 miles. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 78 to 89 MPGe. That's down 1 MPGe from the 2025 model. Among 91 midsize & large SUVs rated for 2026, it ranks 15th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $1,026 a year to fuel.

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Efficiency 88 MPGe 101 MPGe city · 76 MPGe hwy
Driving range 305 mi 8.1 hrs to charge at 240V
Your fuel cost $1,026 15,000 mi/yr · $6.84 per 100 mi
Class rank, 2026 #15 of 91 Midsize & Large SUVs by fuel cost

What will it cost you?

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$15.73to charge from empty (~87 kWh from the wall)
230 mion a full charge

Energy use

The 2026 Kia EV9 uses 38 kWh per 100 miles (23.6 kWh/100 km), which is 2.6 miles per kWh or 88 MPGe combined.

Value
Combined88 MPGe
Energy use38 kWh/100 mi
Metric23.6 kWh/100 km
Miles per kWh2.63

How it ranks among 2026 Midsize & Large SUVs

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  1. 1Audi Q4 e-tron115 MPGe $794
  2. 2Lucid Gravity111 MPGe $818
  3. 3Cadillac Optiq105 MPGe $867
  4. 4Tesla Model X105 MPGe $869
  5. 5Honda Prologue104 MPGe $878
  6. 15Kia EV988 MPGe $1,026
  7. 91Rolls-Royce Cullinan14 MPG $4,232
2026 EV9Other midsize & large SUVsClass median: $2,277/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

EV9 MPGe across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

ConfigurationTypeCityHwyCombinedRangeYour cost / yr
RWD · Electric motor (160 kW) · Single-speed
EV9 Standard Range RWD
Electric 101 MPGe 76 MPGe 88 MPGe 230 mi $1,026
RWD · Electric motor (160 kW) · Single-speed
EV9 Long Range RWD
Electric 100 MPGe 78 MPGe 89 MPGe 305 mi $1,026
AWD · Electric motor (141 kW) · Single-speed
EV9 Long Range AWD
Electric 94 MPGe 75 MPGe 84 MPGe 283 mi $1,080
AWD · Electric motor (141 kW) · Single-speed
EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line
Electric 92 MPGe 72 MPGe 82 MPGe 280 mi $1,107
AWD · Electric motors (374 kW) · Single-speed
EV9 GT
Electric 83 MPGe 72 MPGe 78 MPGe 260 mi $1,161

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel
Electricity
Engine / motor
Electric motor (160 kW)
Transmission
Single-speed
Drivetrain
RWD
Electricity use
38 kWh/100 mi
Charge time (240V)
8.1 hrs
Tailpipe CO₂
0 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score
9/10
EPA greenhouse gas score
10/10

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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the 2026 Kia EV9?

The EPA rates the 2026 Kia EV9 at up to 305 miles on a full charge.

How efficient is the 2026 Kia EV9?

Up to 88 MPGe combined, which is 38 kWh per 100 miles.

What is the efficiency in kWh/100 km for the 2026 Kia EV9?

The 2026 Kia EV9 uses 38 kWh per 100 miles (23.6 kWh/100 km), which is 2.6 miles per kWh or 88 MPGe combined.

How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Kia EV9?

Charging from empty to its full 230-mile EPA range draws about 87 kWh from the wall (charging losses included), which costs about $16 at 18¢/kWh. Public DC fast charging usually costs two to three times more.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Kia EV9 per year?

About $1,026 at 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, or $6.84 per 100 miles. Use the calculator on this page to plug in your own mileage and prices.

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