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Kia EV9

Australia's first true 7-seat electric SUV at this price point. The EV9 brings genuine three-row practicality with the same 800V fast-charging platform as the EV6 and a square-jawed, distinctive design.

4 variants available — see the comparison table below.

From: $97,000 – $129,250
Range up to: 512 km
Battery up to: 99.8 kWh
0–100: 9.4 s
Power: 150 kW
DC charge: 233 kW
ANCAP: 5★

Variants and pricing

All variants of the Kia EV9 on sale in Australia. Headline specs in the panel above reflect the volume-seller ( Air RWD ).

Variant	From	Battery	Range	Power	0–100	DC peak	Drive
Air RWD	$97,000	76.1 kWh	443 km	160 kW	—	233 kW	RWD
Earth AWD	$106,500	99.8 kWh	512 km	283 kW	6.0 s	233 kW	AWD
GT-Line AWD	$121,000	99.8 kWh	505 km	283 kW	5.3 s	233 kW	AWD
GT AWD	$129,250	99.8 kWh	510 km	374 kW	4.5 s	233 kW	AWD

Verdict

Pros and cons

What we like

✓ True 7-seat layout with usable third row
✓ Fast 800V DC charging
✓ Strong towing capacity (up to 2,500 kg AWD)

What we don't

✕ Heavy kerb weight hurts efficiency
✕ Premium pricing for the top trims
✕ Tight boot with the third row deployed

Best for

Large families
Caravan/trailer towing
Premium 7-seat buyers

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Specifications

Manufacturer-quoted figures. Real-world range and DC fast-charging speeds vary with temperature, terrain and driving style.

Performance

Drive layout: RWD
Motor power: 150 kW
Motor torque: 350 Nm
0–100 km/h: 9.4 s
Top speed: 185 km/h

Battery & range

Battery capacity: 99.8 kWh
Range (WLTP): 563 km
Efficiency: 20.2 kWh/100 km

Charging

AC charging: 11 kW
DC fast charging (peak): 233 kW
10–80% DC charge time: 24 min

Dimensions

Length: 5,010 mm
Width: 1,980 mm
Height: 1,755 mm
Wheelbase: 3,100 mm
Boot (seats up): 333 L
Boot (seats down): 2,393 L

Safety & warranty

ANCAP rating: 5 stars (tested 2023)
Vehicle warranty: 7 years
Battery warranty: 7 years / 150,000 km

Pricing & origin

Price from: $97,000
Built in: South Korea
Sale status: on sale

Latest Kia EV9 news

News · 10 May 2026

Kia EV9 safety: what the ANCAP scores actually reveal about big family EVs

The Kia EV9 carries a 5-star ANCAP rating from 2023 — but the underlying category scores tell a more nuanced story about safety in large, heavy three-row EVs.

Helpful guides

Practical reading for Kia EV9 buyers.

Charging

Charging an EV at home in Australia: the only guide you need

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