Kia EV9 Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
The EPA classifies the 2026 Kia EV9 as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, a rating based on body style and interior volume.
Latest model year (2026):
The Kia EV9 is classified by the EPA as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.
Kia EV9 Vehicle Class — All Years
| Year | Trim | Vehicle Class | Drive | Fuel Type | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 88 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 89 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 84 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 82 |
| 2026 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 78 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 89 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 88 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 83 |
| 2025 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 80 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 80 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 89 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Rear-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 88 |
| 2024 | Auto (A1) | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | All-Wheel Drive | Electricity | 83 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia EV9 Vehicle Class FAQ
What class of vehicle is the Kia EV9?
The EPA classifies the Kia EV9 as a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD / Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. This classification is based on interior volume and body style and affects how its fuel economy is compared with other vehicles.
Is the Kia EV9 considered a small or large vehicle?
Based on its EPA class (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD), the Kia EV9 is grouped with vehicles of similar size and interior volume. The class can change between model years when the body is redesigned.