2026 Kia EV9 range and charging cost
Range, Light RWD
230miles
- 38.0 kWh per 100 miles.
- 88 MPGe.
- 68 miles below the median of 66 EVs (2026).
- 6 trims: 230 to 305 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Long Range RWD | RWD | 305 | 38.0 | 89 | $19.70 | $775 |
| Wind AWD | AWD | 283 | 40.0 to 43.0 | 84 | $19.30 | $819 |
| Land AWD | AWD | 283 | 40.0 to 43.0 | 84 | $19.30 | $819 |
| GT-Line AWD | AWD | 280 | 40.0 to 43.0 | 82 | $19.57 | $839 |
| Light RWD | RWD | 230 | 38.0 | 88 | $14.86 | $775 |
| Light Short Range RWD | RWD | 230 | 38.0 | 88 to 89 | $14.86 | $775 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Light RWD, 38.0 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $14.86
- Per mile
- 6.5 cents
- Per month
- $65
- Per year
- $775
- Median 2026 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $894 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | 11 | 240 | 24 | 8.8 | N/A |
| 76.1 kWh | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 76.1 |
| 99.8 kWh | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 99.8 |
| All | NACS | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 37 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 8.8 hours.
Light RWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 38.0 | $6.46 |
| 300 miles | 114.0 | $19.38 |
| 500 miles | 190.0 | $32.30 |
| 1,000 miles | 380.0 | $64.60 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $56
- Per year
- $672
- Miles a month
- 867
Light RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Kia EV9 | Light RWD | 230 mi range | |
| 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback | 55 Premium | 251 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Audi Q5 Sportback | TFSI Premium AWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Volvo EX40 | Plus RWD | 296 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | LS RWD | 17 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Lincoln Nautilus | Premiere AWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Polestar 4 | Long Range Single Motor RWD | 310 mi range |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree