2026 Kia EV9 Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2026 Kia EV9 Specs at a Glance
The 2026 Kia EV9 gets 89 mpg combined on the Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, is EPA-rated for 305 miles of range, weighs 5,650 lbs, measures 197.2 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 78 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 89 mpg (100 city / 78 hwy)
- Best configuration: Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic (A1) · other 2026 trims rate 78–89 mpg combined
- EPA range
- 305 miles
- Curb weight
- 5,650 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: EV9 4DR SUV AWD
- Length
- 197.2 in · 78 in wide · 68.9 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 122 in
- NHTSA overall
- 5-star (2024)
2026 Kia EV9 trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 101 | 76 | 88 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 | 78 | 89 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 94 | 75 | 84 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 92 | 72 | 82 |
| Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 83 | 72 | 78 |
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
View details →Engine Specifications
Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →NHTSA Safety Ratings
Safety for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Kia EV9 — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 101 | 76 | 88 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 | 78 | 89 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 94 | 75 | 84 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 92 | 72 | 82 | Electricity |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 83 | 72 | 78 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 | 78 | 89 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 99 | 77 | 88 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 91 | 75 | 83 | Electricity |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 88 | 72 | 80 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 88 | 72 | 80 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 100 | 78 | 89 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 99 | 77 | 88 | Electricity |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | — | Automatic (A1) | All-Wheel Drive | 91 | 75 | 83 | Electricity |
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Kia EV9 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2026 Kia EV9?
The Kia EV9 is EPA-rated at up to 89 MPGe combined (100 city / 78 highway).
What engine does the 2026 Kia EV9 have?
The Kia EV9 is fully electric — it uses an electric motor with a single-speed transmission instead of a combustion engine.
How far can the 2026 Kia EV9 go on a full charge?
The Kia EV9 has an EPA-rated electric driving range of up to 305 miles.
What years of the Kia EV9 are covered here?
This page documents 13 verified Kia EV9 configurations across model years 2024–2026.
Which model year of the Kia EV9 is the most fuel efficient?
Every documented Kia EV9 model year lands on the same 89 MPG combined peak, so fuel economy is not a reason to prefer one year over another.
Is the 2026 Kia EV9 front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The Kia EV9 appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on Rear-Wheel Drive.