“The EV9 is an excellent electric SUV with 3 row seating. It easily fits a family of 4 - 6. The EV9 has the power needed to accelerate away from a dangerous condition (ie someone running a red light or someone merging into you). The range is pretty good, but I think the next generation will have a more acceptable range. Great vehicle if the price is right.”
2024 Kia EV9: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 Kia EV9 is an all-new model and the first year of a new generation. Its headline change is the debut of Kia’s first dedicated three-row electric SUV in the U.S.
About the 2024 Kia EV9
1st generation EV9, first U.S. model year; all-new for 2024.
Kia positions the EV9 as a flagship family EV: a boxy, spacious three-row SUV with lounge-like cabin design, fast charging, and modern digital tech. For most shoppers, its value is simple — it gives six- or seven-passenger practicality without giving up EV-specific advantages like quick DC charging and quiet operation. Versus many midsize EVs, the EV9 stands out by offering a real third row, upscale interior features, and a trim ladder that runs from straightforward to genuinely premium.
The EV9 ranges from the practical seven-seat Light to the longer-range, six-seat Light Long Range and the stronger all-wheel-drive Wind. Land adds family-focused upgrades such as second-row captain’s chairs, premium audio, and extra parking cameras. GT-Line is the design-focused flagship, with 379 horsepower, 516 pound-feet of torque, a head-up display, and automated parking assistance.
What changed, by category
Structural
The EV9 debuts as a dedicated three-row electric SUV with six- or seven-passenger seating, depending on trim.
Powertrain
The new lineup uses either a 76.1-kWh or 99.8-kWh battery. Light and Light Long Range have rear-wheel drive, while Wind, Land, and GT-Line use dual-motor all-wheel drive. Every trim has an 800-volt fast-charging system and a 10.9-kW onboard charger.
Styling
The all-new EV9 introduces an upright three-row SUV body. GT-Line receives its own exterior treatment with 21-inch wheels and gloss-black trim, while Land and GT-Line feature a Digital Pattern Lighting Grille.
Safety
Every EV9 starts with a broad driver-assistance package that includes Highway Driving Assist 2, forward collision avoidance, lane keeping, lane following, and adaptive cruise control.
Tech
The EV9 launches with two 12.3-inch dashboard screens, a 5-inch climate display, navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Digital Key 2, fingerprint authentication, and wireless phone charging. Upper trims add features such as a head-up display, premium audio, extra camera views, and automated parking assistance.
2024 Kia EV9 specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Dual AC Electric Motors | Dual AC Electric Motors | AC Electric Motor | Dual AC Electric Motors | AC Electric Motor |
| Transmission | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear | Single-Speed Reduction Gear |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 379 hp | 215 hp | ||
| Torque | 443 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | 443 lb-ft | |
| Max Towing | 5000 lb | 5000 lb | 2000 lb | 5000 lb | 2000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 81.7 cu-ft | 81.7 cu-ft | 81.7 cu-ft | 81.7 cu-ft | 81.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 32 in | 30.8 in | 30.8 in | 32 in | 32 in |
| Seats | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 280 | 280 | 230 | 270 | 304 |
| MPGe Combined | 83 | 83 | 88 | 80 | 89 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| 360 Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Roof Rails | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Subwoofer | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Remote Start | |||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is 2024 the first model year for the Kia EV9?
Yes. The 2024 EV9 is the model’s first U.S. year and the start of its first generation. It debuted as Kia’s dedicated three-row electric SUV.
Does the 2024 Kia EV9 have six or seven seats?
The 2024 EV9 has six or seven seats, depending on trim. Light and Wind use a seven-seat layout with a second-row bench, while Light Long Range and Land have six seats with second-row captain’s chairs.
Which 2024 Kia EV9 trim has the longest driving range?
The Light Long Range has the longest official range in the 2024 lineup, with an EPA estimate of 304 miles. It pairs a 99.8-kWh battery with a single rear motor.
Which 2024 Kia EV9 trims have all-wheel drive?
Wind, Land, and GT-Line have dual-motor all-wheel drive and 379 horsepower. Light and Light Long Range use a single rear motor and rear-wheel drive.
What charging hardware does the 2024 Kia EV9 use?
Every 2024 EV9 has an 800-volt electrical system for DC fast charging and a 10.9-kW onboard charger for AC charging. These systems are standard across the lineup.
2024 Kia EV9 Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 Kia EV9.
4.0
2024 Kia EV9
(20 reviews)
“EV9 has good range and excellent charging speed at Level 3 chargers which helps on long drives. it's quiet and drives very well, with lots of nice features”
“Don't forget to plug it in every night. Do not use the digital key feature--the inner technology crashes. Do not set up the fingerprint identification. It shuts down the entire dash display. Do customize everything available. It's like driving a spaceship!”
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