Kia · model year 2026
2026 Kia EV9
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All Kia EV9 model years →
2026 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'GT' 99.8kWh 501bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (6 seater) | — | Electric | Other | 501 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'GT' 99.8kWh 501bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (7 seater) | — | Electric | Other | 501 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (6 seater) | — | Electric | Other | 379 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (6 seater) | — | Electric | Other | 379 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (7 seater) | — | Electric | Other | 379 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line S' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto (7 seater) | — | Electric | Other | 379 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 379 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'GT-Line' 99.8kWh 378bhp AWD 1-Speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 379 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| Electric | — | Electric | Automatic | 260 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'Air' 99.8kWh 200bhp RWD 1-Speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 200 | 0 | — | Dossier |
| 'Air' 99.8kWh 200bhp RWD 1-Speed Auto | — | Electric | Other | 200 | 0 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 88 | — | 230 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2026 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 89 | — | 305 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 84 | — | 283 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 82 | — | 280 | EPA ↗ | |
| 2026 | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (A1) | Electricity | 78 | — | 260 | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA EV9 SUV BEV AWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2026 KIA EV9 SUV BEV RWD | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V545000 2026-08-21 · model years 2025, 2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed beginning October 20, 2026. Owners may…
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26V046000 2026-01-26 · model years 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel display may fail. As such, these vehicles…
Remedy: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026. Owners may contact Kia Customer Service at…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2026
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.