2025 Kia EV9 Long Range RWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
100
MPGe
Highway
78
MPGe
Combined
89
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
304 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
15 hr 12 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
38.0
City 34.0 / Hwy 43.0 kWh
Electric Motor
160 kW PMSM (IPM)

EPA-estimated range of 304 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 15 hr 12 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 38.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
100
Hwy
78
Comb
89
Fuel cost: $850/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$850

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,750

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 9/10
GHG Score: 10/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
0 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
0.1 barrels

Specifications

Transmission
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Energy Use (Combined)
38 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
34 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
43 kWh / 100 mi

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
5/5
2025 Kia EV9 SUV AWD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability10.7%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
18
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
1
Investigations

Recall History3

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems11 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 11 owner complaints for the 2025 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD. Top reported issues include wheels & tires, power train and steering. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Wheels & Tires
3
Power Train
2
Steering
2
Electrical System
2
Visibility / Wipers
2
Fuel System
1
Brakes
1
Suspension
1

2025 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD problems by category: Wheels & Tires: 3 complaints, Power Train: 2 complaints, Steering: 2 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 1 complaints, Brakes: 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 01/24/2026ODI#11713139
Component: Electrical System / Instrument Panel Speed at time of failure: [Insert typical speed, e.g., 65 mph] Description of Incident: My vehicle is suffering from an intermittent but total loss of…
Wheels & TiresFiled: 09/03/2025ODI#11684814
Vehicle Information: 2025 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD VIN: [XXX] Mileage: ~16,000 miles Component/Part Affected: Wheel studs / Wheel attachment system Summary: Multiple wheel studs (3 on one wheel, 2 on an…
Power TrainFiled: 08/29/2025ODI#11684001
The Kia EV9 Wind I bought several days ago worked fine for a couple of days with a slight vibration, but yesterday I experienced 3 incidents. 1. As I was coming to a full stop at a stop sign, there wa…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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