Kia EV9: Electrifying Changes and Cost Cuts for 2026

When a vehicle drops its price or holds steady amidst upgrades, it's news worth celebrating. The 2026 Kia EV9 does just that, leading the charge as an all-electric, three-row SUV with stateside assembly.

Pricing Overview

- 2026 Kia EV9 Base Model:
- Price: Unchanged at $56,395
- Battery: Uses the same single-motor setup as 2025
- Kia EV9 Light Long Range:
- New Price: $59,395 (a $2,000 reduction from 2025)
- Range: Increases from 304 to 305 miles
- Kia EV9 Wind AWD:
- Price: Holds at $65,395
- Range: Improves by 3 miles to 305 miles
- New Feature: Terrain Mode replaces 2025's "4WD" with profiles for mud, sand, and snow

Model Enhancements

- Kia EV9 Land AWD:
- New Price: $70,395, $1,000 less than 2025
- Range: Gains 3 miles
- Nightfall Edition:
- Exclusive Roadrider Brown color
- Features like gloss black 20-inch wheels and unique bumpers

The Top-of-the-Line GT-Line

- Price Reduction: $2,000 cheaper than the 2025 model
- New Range: Jumps from 270 to 280 miles
- Color Options: New two-tone finishes – Glacial White Pearl or Wolf Gray, paired with an Ebony Black roof

Excitement builds for the high-performance EV9 GT, rumored to bring over 500 hp. Pricing details remain under wraps, but updates will follow once revealed.

  

The 2026 Kia EV9 introduces a blend of retained pricing with enhanced features and expanded ranges, underscoring its value and performance in the all-electric SUV landscape.