2026 Kia EV9 Unveiled: A Game-Changer Electric SUV with Futuristic Features

The Kia EV9 is a flagship all-electric SUV that offers a blend of luxury, space, and technology. It is available in India in a single, fully loaded GT-Line trim, which features a 6-seat layout with captain’s chairs in the middle row. The EV9 has a 99.8 kWh battery pack, which is claimed to provide a range of up to 561 km. It also supports DC fast charging, which can charge from 10-80% in just 24 minutes.

Kia EV9 Overview

2026 Kia EV9 SUV Range Upgrades, New Edition. The MY2026 EV9, available in the US, packs more than 10 miles of additional range for some trims and a new Nightfall Edition.

Kia has introduced a third model year update for its all-electric EV9 SUV flagship in the US. In addition to improved range for select 2026 EV9 variants, a new Nightfall Edition featuring both exterior and interior and performance upgrades is also being offered.

• The Kia EV9 Nightfall Edition features a boost mode for extra torque output.
• The electric SUV is sold in four variants in the US; in India, only the fully loaded GT-Line trim is available.

Design and Look of Kia EV9

• Exclusively with the second-best EV9 Land variant, the all-new Nightfall edition features 20-inch wheels and black treatment on the exterior badges.
• Despite the dark theme, this is not the usual ‘Black Edition’ that we are used to seeing in India, as this one features Road rider Brown color in place of black.
• For the interior, the black theme extends to the dashboard, and both the six- and seven-seat EV9 models get Nightfall Edition-specific stitching patterns.
• The Nightfall edition also features a Boost mode that increases the torque of the EV9 Land trim by 100Nm to 700Nm, matching the torque output of the GT-Line top model.

EV9 Features and Tech

• On the outside, the new Kia EV9 gets a digital tiger nose grille, LED headlamps, LED DRLs, a 360-degree camera, power ORVMs and full LED tail lamps.
• Inside, the SUV features three rows of seating, a vegan leather-covered steering wheel, a leather-covered gear lever, and a huge single-piece display that dominates the dashboard.
• The other model has a separate armrest, ventilation, adjustment for driver seat and remote boot opening, fuel lid and bonnet opening.
• The other model has separate armrest, ventilation, adjustment for driver seat and remote boot opening.

Engine and Power of Kia EV9

The EV9 GT-Line in India is a long-range variant that comes with a 99.8kWh battery that offers a range of 561km. The model comes with a dual-motor setup that delivers a combined output of 379bhp and 700Nm of torque.

• Fuel Type: Electric
• Battery Capacity:99.8 kWh
• Driving Range: Not Available
• Charging Time (DC Fast Charger): 10-80 %: 24 mins, 350 kW chargers
• Power: 379 bhp
• Torque: 700 Nme torque of the EV9 Land trim by 100Nm to 700Nm, matching the torque output of the GT-Line top model.

Price of Kia EV9

The EV9 is a three-row electric SUV. It is renowned for its spacious interior and powerful drive. It has been launched as a fully loaded model with AWD as standard. It features Kia’s design language, spacious dimensions and space to comfortably seat six passengers. The Kia EV9 is priced at Rs 1.30 core (average ex-showroom) for the base model. The price of 1 variants of the EV9 is given below.

• Variants: EV9 GT-Line AWD 99.8 kWh, Electric, Automatic
• Ex-Showroom prices: 1.30 Crore

Launched Date of Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 GT-Line launched in India is a long-range variant with a 99.8kWh battery that offers a range of 561km. The Kia EV9 was launched in India on October 3, 2024.