Kia EV9
Electric SUV · 4W · Launched 2025
~£71,429 (converted from INR — verify with manufacturer)
≈ ₹75.00 L (Indian market)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
541 km
Battery
99.8 kWh
Top speed
200 km/h
Charge
10 hr
Power
384 bhp
Seats
7
Available colors
Overview
Kia's flagship 3-row electric SUV. 800V platform shared with Hyundai. Massive 99.8 kWh battery with 541 km range.
Best for
Families wanting a premium 7-seater EV with no compromise on range
Pros & cons
+Pros
- 99.8 kWh — largest battery globally
- 3-row seating — first EV with 7 seats
- 800V ultra-fast charging
- 700 Nm — seriously powerful
−Cons
- — very expensive
- Not yet launched globally
- Charging infrastructure for 350kW barely exists
- Massive 2,614 kg weight
Key features
Safety features
Known issues & how ev.care helps
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Not yet globally — specs may change
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
Weight will affect tyre wear
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
Real-world range 18-25% below rated on highways at AC + 100 kmph
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
DC fast charger compatibility varies by operator firmware
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
Touchscreen ergonomic lag in first 6 months — OTA-fixable
Reported in earlier models — Kia has released fixes for newer batches.
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Buying the Kia EV9 in United Kingdom
- 1Range: the 336 miles figure quoted in United Kingdom is on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
- 2Charging: a 99.8 kWh pack refills overnight on a 7 kW home wallbox; on the road you'll use CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network — this model does 10-80% in 24 min (350kW DC).
- 3Incentives: The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
- 4Climate: Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
- 5Fit: ample for daily driving and longer motorway runs without range anxiety.
The Kia EV9 for United Kingdom buyers
What this electric car means in United Kingdom — range on the WLTP standard, local incentives, charging, and the things petrol-car switchers ask about most.
Range in United Kingdom
The Kia EV9 is rated at 336 miles on the WLTP test cycle. WLTP is closer to real life than older tests but still ~10–20% optimistic on the motorway in winter.
Charging
Plan around CCS (DC rapid) and Type 2 (AC); home wallbox plus the public rapid network. The 99.8 kWh pack means a home overnight charge covers most weekly driving, with DC fast charging for longer trips.
Incentives & running costs
The Electric Car Grant (launched July 2025) gives up to £3,750 off eligible new EVs priced at or below £37,000, applied at the point of sale. Company-car drivers save further via salary-sacrifice and low Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax. Note EVs began paying VED (road tax) from April 2025.
Climate & real-world range
Cold, damp winters trim range and slow rapid charging — pre-condition the battery before a rapid stop.
Incentive and tax rules change often — figures above are a 2026 guide; confirm current United Kingdom eligibility before purchase.
All specifications
Battery & charging+
| Battery capacity | 99.8 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (WLTP) | 541 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 10 hours |
| Fast charge | 10-80% in 24 min (350kW DC) |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,60,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
Performance+
| Top speed | 200 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 384 bhp |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | AWD |
Dimensions+
| Kerb weight | 2614 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 196 mm |
| Boot space | 828 litres |
| Seating | 7 seats |
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Bottom line
The Kia EV9 scores 7.3/10 overall. Best suited for: Families wanting a premium 7-seater EV with no compromise on range. Key strength: 99.8 kwh — largest battery globally. Main consideration: — very expensive.
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