Days after sharing details of its trim levels and its own internal range estimates, Kia has followed up with the official EPA estimates for its EV9 SUV ahead of pre-orders next week. Here’s what we’ve learned.
Following word that US reservations would open on October 16, Kia America shared what customers can expect to choose from when they order their new EV9 SUV – an all-electric model garnering a pretty decent buzz given its size and capabilities.
Drivers will be able to choose from five different trim levels, including the Light RWD version with a smaller 76.1 kWh battery pack all the way up to the top tier GT-Line. We learned the pricing of each model, which will start at an MSRP of $54,900 and go up from there.
However, as we pointed out at the time, Kia had yet to share EPA estimate ranges for the EV9 trims. We were able to get our hands on a spec sheet from a local dealer, which featured Kia’s range estimates but nothing from the EPA.
Today, Kia has shared those details, and its estimates appear to have been a bit modest. Now that we have all the pertinent Kia EV9 details, including the EPA range, we’ve compiled them into an all-encompassing table for you below:
| EV9 Trim | Battery Size | Kia Est. Range | EPA Est. Range | MPGe | MSRP* |
| Light RWD | 76.1 kWh | 223 miles | 230 miles | 88 mi | $54,900 |
| Light Long Range RWD |
99.8 kWh | 300 miles | 304 miles | 89 mi | $59,200 |
| Wind e-AWD | 99.8 kWh | 270 miles | 280 miles | 83 mi | $63,900 |
| Land e-AWD | 99.8 kWh | 250 miles | 280 miles | 83 mi | $69,900 |
| GT-Line e-AWD | 99.8 kWh | 250 miles | 270 miles | 80 mi | $73,900 |
As we mentioned earlier this week, US consumers that pre-order their EV9 before November 27, 2023, qualify for a bunch of perks if they go through with their purchase. Per Kia:
Beginning October 16, Kia America will take reservation requests for the EV9 for $750, which can be applied to the purchase price. Customers who make a reservation request through November 27th are eligible to receive a suite of gifts after their purchase or lease of an EV9 if finalized, including a Webasto Go Dual Voltage Portable EV Charger, a complimentary three-year Kia Maintenance Plan and one-year of available Digital Features & Services. Additionally, all customers purchasing or leasing the all-new EV9 will receive a credit for 1,000 kWh of charging with Electrify America.
With EPA ranges set, the new EV9 SUV is expected to hit Kia showrooms before year’s end.