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Kia EV9

SUV2023+

Kia EV9 Air

The Kia EV9 Air is among the fastest-charging SUVs on sale, adding about 85 miles in a 10-minute stop. Its boot is smaller than most competing SUVs.

By eight years on the road it should still hold about 89% of its battery health, roughly 373 km of real-world range, which is a useful yardstick if you’re buying used. What owners say: Owners value the space: seven proper seats, a large boot and a calm, comfortable cabin for long family journeys. Several owners report early electrical problems, most commonly a 12V battery draining overnight and leaving the car unable to start.

MSRP

£66,645

Range

349 mi

Battery

99.8kWh

Charge

210kW

Kia EV9

Specifications

Dimensions

Length5.01m (5015mm)
Width1.98m (1980mm)
Height1.78m (1780mm)
Wheelbase3.10m (3100mm)

Data notes

Methodology

Key measurements drawn from verified UK catalogue data.

  • A 90 L frunk, one of 11 of 233 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 90 L or more.
  • At 5,015 mm, longer than 90% of SUVs we track.
  • 3,100 mm wheelbase, longer than 95% of SUVs we track.

EVcarsguide Scores

Ranked against similar EVs

4.7
/10 avg
Charging speed
Very good7.6
Motorway range
Good6.2
Family friendly
Good6.1
Value for money
Average4.6

Scores calculated from verified specs. How it works

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What the Critics Say

8.6/10

5 reviews

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7/10Top GearRead review from Top Gear (opens in new tab)

Euro NCAP Safety

Tested 2023

Adult Occupant84%
Child Occupant88%
Vulnerable Road Users76%
Safety Assist83%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)

What Owners Say

Balanced

Owners Love

  • Owners value the space: seven proper seats, a large boot and a calm, comfortable cabin for long family journeys.
  • Charging is fast, maintaining high power to about 80% on an 800-volt rapid charger.
  • Owners report about 300 miles in mild conditions, making longer journeys easy.

Watch Out For

  • Several owners report early electrical problems, most commonly a 12V battery draining overnight and leaving the car unable to start.
  • When faults require parts, owners report lengthy dealer waits and poor after-sales support, including a few battery-module repairs lasting months.
  • Recurring minor problems include tyre-pressure warnings, parking-sensor faults and software glitches.

Owner Tips

  • Ask about any previous 12V battery, sensor or battery-module work and request the invoices.
  • Before buying, check every camera and parking sensor, plus the tyre-pressure display.
  • In winter, precondition the battery before rapid charging.

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Size Overview

Kia EV9
5.01m
1.78m

Length

5.01m

Width

1.98m

Height

1.78m

Size category: Large

Battery Health Estimator

Estimated condition if buying used

93.6%
est. battery health
4 years old
New12 yrs
State of Health (SoH)Excellent
50%100%
Summer range
278 mi
447 km · WLTP 349 mi
Winter range
206 mi
331 km · WLTP 349 mi
Est. useable capacity84.1 kWh/ 90 kWh new
Battery warranty~3 yrs remainingor 161k km
High confidence

NCMA chemistry supports good longevity with appropriate charging habits

Nickel Cobalt Manganese Aluminum (NCMA) battery - best charged to 80–90%

Estimates use battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based projection. Actual health depends on charging habits, climate and usage.

Detailed degradation forecast

After 3 years, the Kia EV9 Air is estimated to retain around 94.8% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 281 miles in summer and 208 miles in winter. After 5 years, the Kia EV9 Air is estimated to retain around 92.4% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 274 miles in summer and 203 miles in winter. After 8 years, the Kia EV9 Air is estimated to retain around 88.8% battery health, giving a real-world range of approximately 263 miles in summer and 195 miles in winter. The battery is covered by a 7-year warranty or 161,000 km, whichever comes first. This car uses a Nickel Cobalt Manganese Aluminum (NCMA) battery. For best longevity, charge to 80-90% for daily use.

Estimates use battery chemistry, age and real-world driving data. Actual results depend on charging habits, climate and patterns of vehicle use.

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What should a lease on this car cost?

Company-car tax (BiK)

2026-27 · 4% band

P11D value£66,645
Basic (20%)£44/mo
Higher (40%)£89/mo
Additional (45%)£100/mo

Via salary sacrifice at an estimated £905/mo gross, a 40% taxpayer on £70,000 pays about £614/mo all-in (net lease + BiK).

Kia EV9

Buyer's guide

Used Kia EV9 buyer's guide

A used Kia EV9 buyer’s guide: Air, GT-Line or GT-Line S, six or seven seats, the seat-bolt and brake recalls, early electrical faults, the 7-year warranty, real-world range, what to pay and a printable checklist.

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