Kia EV9

Families who regularly carry more than five people, or who tow, have had few electric choices that do not feel like a compromise. The EV9 is Kia's answer: a full-size three-row SUV with seven seats as standard, a flat floor and a 99.8 kWh battery. The rear-wheel-drive car on 19 inch wheels is rated at up to 349 miles on the WLTP cycle.

Range, batteries and charging

The same 99.8 kWh pack is fitted to rear-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive cars. The rear-wheel-drive Air has 200 bhp and reaches 62 mph in 9.4 seconds. The all-wheel-drive car has 378 bhp, does 0 to 62 mph in 5.3 seconds and is rated at up to 316 miles on 21 inch wheels. Both charge from 10 to 80 percent in 24 minutes, and Kia says the car can add up to 154 miles in 15 minutes. That needs an 800V charger delivering at least 210 kW.

Space and seating

Kia says every seat from the first row to the third gets equal comfort, and the second row can be fitted with swivel seats that turn to face the rest of the cabin. The GT-Line S is offered with six or seven seats. Front premium relaxation seats are available on the GT-Line and GT-Line S. A vehicle-to-load function lets you power devices directly from the car, and the trims and seats use recycled plastic bottles and wool fibre.

Towing and trims

The rear-wheel-drive car tows up to 900 kg with a braked trailer and the all-wheel-drive car up to 2,500 kg. The UK range is Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S, with prices from £66,645 for the Air.

Safety, software and warranty

Euro NCAP rated the EV9 at five stars in 2023. Driver aids include Highway Driving Assist 2 with hands-on detection, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist and Multi-Collision Brake, which helps prevent unpredictable movement after a first impact. The Kia App adds remote battery control, climate control and Last Mile Navigation, and Kia Connect services are free for seven years. The manufacturer warranty is seven years or 100,000 miles, with eight years or 100,000 miles of battery cover for cars registered from 1 January 2024.

Key facts

• Range: up to 349 miles (WLTP, RWD, 19 inch wheels)
• Battery: 99.8 kWh
• Charging: 10 to 80 percent in 24 minutes
• Seats: seven as standard
• Safety: Euro NCAP, 5 stars (2023)
• UK price from: £66,645 (Air)