Trims and Powertrains

Buyers of the 2026 Kia EV9 have five trim options: Light RWD, Light Long Range RWD, Wind AWD, Land AWD, and GT-Line AWD. As the names imply, the Light and Light Long Range editions have rear-wheel drive (RWD) via a single, rear-axle electric motor. The three trims above them move to an all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup with dual electric motors (one per axle).

The Light has an output of 215 horsepower and a 76.1 kWh battery that enables estimated range of 230 miles. While the Light Long Range has a slightly less powerful electric motor (201 hp), its battery is larger (99.8 kWh) and allows for a range of up to 304 miles. This same battery is used in the higher dual-motor trims, which both have a combined output of 379 horsepower. The Wind and Land trims carry an estimated range of 280 miles, while the GT-Line offers 270 miles.

Towing capacity with trailer brakes varies from 2,000 pounds in the Light and Light Long Range to 5,000 lb. for the Land and GT-Line. The Wind falls in between, with the capacity to pull up to 3,500 lb. With Level 3/DC fast charging at 350 kW capacity, EV9s with the larger battery require about 24 minutes to charge from 10% to 80% (20 minutes for the Light trim). A North American Charging Standard (NACS) connection is included with every trim.

Standard Features

While the Light RWD trim starts out the EV9 range, it's far from a base edition as far as its amenities. It has SynTex leatherette upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats with eight-way power controls, a power tailgate, tri-zone automatic climate control, a digital key, wireless device charging, a 24.6-inch panoramic display panel that combines the instrument cluster and infotainment screen, a 5-inch climate display, and a seven-passenger seating configuration (with a second-row bench seat). This trim also has LED exterior lighting, proximity keyless entry, push-button start, automatic exterior door handles, power-folding and heated side mirrors, rear privacy glass, six USB ports, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, LED cabin lighting, and 19-inch wheels. The Light Long Range RWD adds a sunroof and a six-passenger layout with second-row captain's chairs.

The upgrades for the Wind AWD include dual sunroofs, a heated steering wheel, roof rails, a cabin heat pump, and seven-passenger seating. The Land AWD brings a long list of upscale amenities to the EV9, with an enhanced driver's seat (with additional power controls), heated and ventilated second-row captain's chairs (six-passenger configuration), a driver's memory seat, a power tilt-and-telescopic steering column, an onboard power generator, LED projector-style headlights, an illuminated front grille, unique exterior treatments, rear window curtains, a digital rearview mirror, a drawer-type glove box, and a second-row slide-out console tray and storage.

The GT-Line takes the EV9 further up the premium scale with a self-leveling rear suspension, upgraded front seats with massage and additional power controls (the driver's seat also has power bolsters), a head-up display, trim-specific front and rear fascias, exclusive interior and exterior treatments, a suede-like headliner (with matching coverings on the pillars and sun visors), and 21-inch lightweight alloy wheels. The GT-Line can also be equipped with the optional VIP Captain's Chairs Package, which upgrades the second row with massaging seats featuring two-way leg support and wing-out headrests.

Advanced Driver Aids and Safety Technology

All EV9 trims are equipped with a comprehensive set of advanced driver-assistance technologies. The list includes navigation-based adaptive cruise control, forward collision-avoidance assist (with car/pedestrian/cyclist detection and junction turning/cross, lane change oncoming/side, and evasive steering assist), blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, and lane-following assist, highway driving assist, front and rear parking sensors, automatic high beams, rear occupant alert, and safe exit assist. All trims get a rearview monitor with dynamic guidelines, an array of airbags, stability control, and traction control.

Higher trims get even more safety tech. The Land and GT-Line add reverse parking collision avoidance assist, side parking sensors, a surround-view monitor, and a blind-spot view monitor. The GT-Line also gets front and side parking collision-avoidance assist and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Infotainment in the EV9 happens through a 12.3-inch touchscreen that’s integrated into the panoramic display panel in the dashboard. The system consists of navigation, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming. All trims have Wi-Fi hotspot capability and access to Kia Connect, a suite of connected services for emergency support, vehicle monitoring, and remote functions. The lower trims have an eight-speaker sound system that’s upgraded to a 14-speaker Meridian arrangement in the Land and GT-Line.