2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

EV Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDAll-Wheel Drive
City
94
MPGe
Highway
75
MPGe
Combined
84
MPGe

EV Range & Charging

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Driving Range
283 mi
EPA estimated
Charge Time (240V)
10 hr 42 min
Level 2 · full charge
Energy Use (Comb)
40.0
City 36.0 / Hwy 45.0 kWh
Electric Motor
141 kW PMSM (IPM)

EPA-estimated range of 283 miles on a full charge. Level 2 (240V) charging time: approximately 10 hr 42 min for a full charge. Energy consumption: 40.0 kWh per 100 miles (combined).

Trim Comparison

Automatic (A1)
Electricity EV
City
94
Hwy
75
Comb
84
Fuel cost: $900/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$900

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

5-Year Fuel Savings
$7,500

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
AWD
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)
40 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (City)
36 kWh / 100 mi
Energy Use (Hwy)
45 kWh / 100 mi

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems14 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 14 owner complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD. Top reported issues include electrical system, visibility / wipers and fuel system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Electrical System
11
Visibility / Wipers
2
Fuel System
2
Speed Control
1
Structure
1
Engine
1

2026 Kia EV9 Long Range AWD problems by category: Electrical System: 11 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 2 complaints, Fuel System: 2 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Structure: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 02/28/2026ODI#11721195
Car was driving find and suddenly check electric system message came in with a red battery indicator. The application for the car indicates an ICCU P1A9096 error code. ICCU errors seems to be common w…
Visibility / WipersFiled: 01/14/2026ODI#11710978
The contact owns a 2026 Kia EV9. The contact stated that while driving at 68 MPH, the sunroof made an abnormally loud banging sound. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, inspected the sunr…
Electrical SystemFiled: 01/09/2026ODI#11709899
I own a Kia 2026 EV9. We charged the car to 80% (we have reduced the limit to only 80%). The next morning there was no power to the car. The interior lights would not come on door handles would not…

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.

Related

Kia EV9 Long Range AWD MPG History
See how this model's fuel economy changed by year

Similar Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, 2026

All Kia Models