2025 Kia EV9
Model
EV9
Engine
Single/dual electric motors
Transmission
Single-speed
Horsepower
201 – 379 HP
Torque
258 – 516 LB-FT
Driveline
RWD/AWD
Range
230 – 304 Miles
Starting Price (MSRP)
$54,900
Charge Time
100 Miles In 13 Minutes with 139-kW Fast Charging
Towing Capacity
Up to 5,000 Pounds
0-60 MPH
5.0 – 8.8 Seconds
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The 2026 Kia EV9 GT made its world debut at the 2024 LA Auto Show and, next to a more powerful powertrain, it also features distinctive design elements.
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On the interior, you will find unique features, like bright green accents on the steering wheel, seats, and other details that align with the vehicle’s sporty nature.
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The sports seats are wrapped in Alcantara suede, embossed with the GT logo, providing a high-performance look and feel. The model also offers a unique color scheme with Dark Gray & Black simulated leather upholstery with neon accents.
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The dashboard and the steering wheel trim are also unique, and they further differentiate the GT from other models in the EV9 lineup. The steering wheel features a Drive Mode button which allows the driver to toggle between Normal, Eco, Sport, and My Drive modes to optimize the driving experience.
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The interior is designed with driving engagement in mind, including paddles for manual gear shifting, enhancing the sporty feel of the driving experience.
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The electric SUV will get the same 12.3-inch display screen, but customized with GT-exclusive graphics, providing a distinctive digital experience for the driver.
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The EV9 GT’s interior features over-the-air update capabilities, allowing the vehicle to refresh its lighting patterns and add new content via the Kia Connect app. The electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD) is also offered.
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Just like with the cabin, the exterior is also unique and features exclusive design elements like distinctive lighting and trim features which help further differentiate the EV9 GT.
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The overall design of the EV9 GT maintains an angular, bold appearance, with sharp, aggressive styling cues, including a sculpted grille and streamlined bodywork that reinforces its high-performance image.
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The front end features a unique “ENERGETIC” lighting pattern that sets the GT apart from other vehicles in the lineup. GT-exclusive patterns are also found on the Active Air Flaps.
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The EV9 GT features GT-badged front brake calipers painted in neon green – a signature color first seen on the Kia EV6 GT.
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The EV9 GT maintains 7.8 inches of ground clearance and rides on exclusive 21-inch alloy wheels equipped with 285/45R-21 high-performance Continental tires.
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The Kia EV9 GT is powered by dual electric motors, one front and one rear, with a total estimated output of 501 horsepower – an increase of 122 horsepower over the EV9 GT-Line.
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The powertrain enables the EV9 GT to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds – making it the most powerful and fastest three-row SUV in Kia’s lineup.
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The EV9 GT comes with a driver-selectable ECS that adjusts shock damping and optimizes steering and braking based on the selected drive mode. An electronic Limited Slip Differential to improve cornering stability is also offered.
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There are no words on the range yet, but it benefits from the 800-volt fast charging architecture, which allows it to fast charge from 10 to 80 percent in less than 25 minutes.
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The EV9 GT comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of standard ADAS features, including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Parking Collision Avoidance Assist.
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The EV9 GT is expected to arrive by the second half of 2025. Prices will be announced at a later date, but it is estimated at a little over $80,000.