2025 Kia EV9 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.0s
- GT-Line AWD, 379 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 33% of 185 SUVs (2025).
- Horsepower: top 45% of 185 SUVs (2025).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line AWD | Electric | 379 hp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.0 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $73,900 |
| Wind AWD | Electric | 379 hp | 443 lb-ft | 5,688 lb | 133 | 15.0 | 5.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $63,900 |
| Land AWD | Electric | 379 hp | 443 lb-ft | 5,732 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 5.7 sTested | Single-speed | AWD | $69,900 |
| Light RWD | Electric | 215 hp | 258 lb-ft | 5,093 lb | 84 | 23.7 | 7.7 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $54,900 |
| Light Short Range RWD | Electric | 215 hp | 258 lb-ft | 5,093 lb | 84 | 23.7 | 8.6 sEstimate | Single-speed | RWD | $54,900 |
| Light Long Range RWD | Electric | 201 hp | 258 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8.8 sTested | Single-speed | RWD | $59,900 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
3 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 2 | 215 hp | Light RWD | $54,900 | Base | $775 | Base |
| Electric | 1 | 201 hp | Light Long Range RWD | $59,900 | +$5,000 | $775 | $0 |
| Electric | 3 | 379 hp | Wind AWD | $63,900 | +$4,000 | $828 | +$53 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-speed | 6 | Light RWD | $54,900 | 5.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Light RWD: 215 hp, 88 MPGe, $54,900. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RZ | 450e AWD | 308 hp | 107 MPGe | $47,500 | 5.0 s |
| Nissan Ariya | Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWD | 389 hp | 92 MPGe | $48,370 | 4.8 s |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | Pro AWD | 335 hp | 102 MPGe | $48,995 | 4.9 s |
| Chevrolet Blazer | EV RS RWD | 365 hp | 95 MPGe | $49,900 | 5.7 s |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | SE AWD | 320 hp | 106 MPGe | $50,150 | 4.9 s |
| Honda Prologue | EX AWD | 300 hp | 99 MPGe | $50,400 | N/A |
Cheapest 6 of 13.
EV9 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Kia EV9: 0.5 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2025 Kia EV9 | 2025 Lexus TX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | GT-Line AWD | Hybrid 500h F SPORT Performance Premium AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 379 hp | 366 hp |
| Curb weight | N/A | 4,970 lb |
| hp per ton | N/A | 147 |
| lb per hp | N/A | 13.6 |
| MSRP | $73,900 | $68,660 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
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