2026 · Midsize & Large SUV · Electric
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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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 | |
|---|---|
| Combined | 88 MPGe |
| Energy use | 38 kWh/100 mi |
| Metric | 23.6 kWh/100 km |
| Miles per kWh | 2.63 |
How it ranks among 2026 Midsize & Large SUVs
Full class ranking →Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.
EV9 MPGe across model years
Full history →5 EPA-rated configurations
| Configuration | Type | City | Hwy | Combined | Range | Your 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
2026 Kia EV9 vs. rivals
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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.