2026 Kia EV9 trim levels explained
Base to top
$17,000
- 6 trims. $54,900 to $71,900.
- Base: Light RWD. Top: GT-Line AWD.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG or range | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light RWD | $54,900 | $1,645 | Electric | 215 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 230 mi | 7 |
| Light Short Range RWD | $54,900 | $1,645 | Electric | 215 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 230 mi | 7 |
| Light Long Range RWD | $57,900 | $1,645 | Electric | 201 hp | RWD | Single-speed | 305 mi | 7 |
| Wind AWD | $63,900 | $1,645 | Electric | 379 hp | AWD | Single-speed | 283 mi | 7 |
| Land AWD | $68,900 | $1,645 | Electric | 379 hp | AWD | Single-speed | 283 mi | 6 |
| GT-Line AWD | $71,900 | $1,645 | Electric | 379 hp | AWD | Single-speed | 280 mi | 6 |
What changes at each step
Light to Light Short Range: $0
Light RWD $54,900 to Light Short Range RWD $54,900.
- Cargo: 43.5 cu ft to 20.2 cu ft.
No equipment data.
Light Short Range to Light Long Range: +$3,000
Light Short Range RWD $54,900 to Light Long Range RWD $57,900.
- Power: 215 hp to 201 hp.
- Range: 230 mi to 305 mi.
No equipment data.
Light Long Range to Wind: +$6,000
Light Long Range RWD $57,900 to Wind AWD $63,900.
- Power: 201 hp to 379 hp.
- Drivetrain: RWD to AWD.
- Range: 305 mi to 283 mi.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Third row.
Wind to Land: +$5,000
Wind AWD $63,900 to Land AWD $68,900.
- Seats: 7 to 6.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Heated rear seats.
Land to GT-Line: +$3,000
Land AWD $68,900 to GT-Line AWD $71,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No added standard equipment listed.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Light RWD, $54,900.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: Wind AWD, $63,900.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: Wind AWD, $63,900.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Light RWD, $54,900.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Light RWD, $54,900.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: Light RWD, $54,900.
- Cheapest trim with a third row: Light RWD, $54,900.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Light RWD, $54,900.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Land AWD, $68,900.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Light RWD, $54,900.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: Land AWD, $68,900.
- Not on any trim: leather seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Light RWD | Light Long Range RWD | Wind AWD | Land AWD | GT-Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | S | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | N | S | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | S | N | S | O | N |
| Navigation | S | S | S | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | N | N | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | S | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data: Light Short Range RWD.
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: Wind AWD, $63,900.
- EV: every trim.
- 7 or more seats: Light RWD, 7 seats, $54,900.
- The most hp: Wind AWD, 379 hp, $63,900.
- The longest range: Light Long Range RWD, 305 mi, $57,900.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 6 trims. Median change: -$500.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light RWD | $54,900 | $54,900 | $0 |
| Light Short Range RWD | $54,900 | $54,900 | $0 |
| Light Long Range RWD | $59,900 | $57,900 | -$2,000 |
| Wind AWD | $63,900 | $63,900 | $0 |
| Land AWD | $69,900 | $68,900 | -$1,000 |
| GT-Line AWD | $73,900 | $71,900 | -$2,000 |
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