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Kia EV9

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Kia EV9

(2023 - present)

    Summary


    The Kia EV9 is a large upmarket seven-seat SUV, and Kia’s flagship all-electric model, which became available to order in the UK in Autumn 2023.

    A similar size to the latest Range Rover, the EV9 is Kia’s largest model and can comfortably accommodate seven adult occupants – a fact that What Car?‘s Will Nightingale says will give the car an “undeniable appeal” with some British buyers. That said, the EV9 is also Kia’s most expensive model, ever in fact.

    Carbuyer‘s Andy Goodwin points out that other large premium SUVs at this price point have more a higher quality interior fit and finish, and for those that are expecting the switch to electric power to lead to future savings, Richard Ingram of Auto Express warns that “poor efficiency means this EV9 won’t cost peanuts to run.”

    However, other outlets argue that the SUV is truly impressive and justifies its price tag in other ways. The Driving Electric team praises the EV9’s “strong electric range” and “seemingly endless standard equipment list”, while Top Gear‘s Ollie Kew concludes that the SUV “feels tough enough for everyday family life, feature-stuffed enough to be future-proof, and packing enough range and performance to justify a price that would’ve seemed laughable for a Kia – or any Korean car – a decade ago.”

    As of November 2023, the Kia EV9 holds an Expert Rating of 76%, based on 11 reviews published by the UK motoring media at the European launch. We expect several more reviews to be published in coming weeks after the UK launch, which may increase or decrease this score.

    EV9 highlights

    • Long battery range
    • Plenty of space and practicality
    • Well-equipped as standard
    • Very fast max charging speed

    EV9 lowlights

    • Interior quality doesn’t match similarly-priced rivals
    • Expensive, base price and up
    • Slightly firm ride comfort
    • Fiddly touch-sensitive controls

    Key specifications


    Body style: Large SUV
    Engines:
    electric, battery-powered
    Price:
    From £64,995 on-road

    Launched: Autumn 2019
    Last updated: N/A
    Replacement due: TBA


    Media reviews


    Reviews, road tests and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

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    Driving Electric

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    Electrifying.com

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    Honest John

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    Parkers

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    Top Gear

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    What Car?

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    Safety rating


    Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

    No safety rating

    As of November 2023, the Kia EV9 has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP.

    Eco rating


    Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

    No eco rating

    As of November 2023, the Kia EV9 has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

    Reliability rating

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    No reliability rating

    As of November 2023, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Kia EV9 to generate a reliability rating.

    The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as we have sufficient data on the EV9, we’ll publish the score here.

    Running cost rating

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    No data yet

    As of November 2023, we don’t have independently verified data available for the Kia EV9. Check back again soon.

    Awards


    Trophies, prizes and awards that the Kia EV9 has received.

    2023

    • What Car? Awards – Reader’s Choice Award

    Similar cars


    If you’re looking at the Kia EV9, you might also be interested in these alternatives.

    BMW iX | Hyundai Ioniq 7 | Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | Range Rover plug-in hybrid | Tesla Model X | Volkswagen ID. Buzz | Volvo EX90


    More news, reviews and information about the Kia EV9 at The Car Expert

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