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2026 Kia EV9 GT

Electric SUV · Dual-Motor Electric · AWD

84/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a electric suv is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

EngineDual-Motor Electric
Horsepower501 hp
Torque516 lb-ft
0–60 mph4.3 sec
Top speed145 mph
DrivetrainAWD
Seats7
Combined MPG87 mpg (92 city / 83 hwy)
Range304 miles
MSRP$76,500
Body styleElectric SUV

The verdict

What's good

  • Quick performance in a big family EV
  • Supports very fast public charging
  • Spacious, configurable three-row cabin
  • Generous warranty backs the battery

What's not

  • Top trim carries a high price
  • Charging stops lengthen road trips
  • Hefty curb weight in turns
  • Range falls in cold conditions

The engine

Dual-Motor Electric

Dual-Motor Electric AWD

Dual permanent-magnet motors turn a three-row family SUV into a 4.5-second sprinter, delivering around 501 hp and 546 lb-ft of effortless, silent thrust with a launch-control Boost mode.

The performance flagship of Kia's EV9, built on the Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated 800-volt E-GMP platform shared across the Ioniq and EV6 GT family.

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