ev.nz summary
The short version
The EV9 is Kia's largest electric SUV: a three-row, seven-seater (six in the GT) on the 800V E-GMP platform. The Light uses a 76.1kWh battery and a single rear motor; Earth, GT-Line and GT get the 99.8kWh battery, dual-motor all-wheel drive and a 2,500kg braked towing rating.
Highlights
- Seven seats across three rows (six-seat GT)
- Up to 510km WLTP range (GT) from a 99.8kWh battery
- Up to 235kW DC charging: 10–80% in about 24 minutes
- 2,500kg braked towing on AWD models
- 5-star ANCAP rating (2023) across all variants
- Named 2024 World Car of the Year
Worth knowing
- Expensive: $110,790 to $149,790 plus on-road costs
- The entry Light has the smaller 76.1kWh battery and a 900kg braked towing limit
- Large: over 5m long with a 6.19m turning radius
- About 63–83 minutes for 10–80% on a 50kW DC charger
- Boot is 312L with all three rows in use
This summary is based on Kia New Zealand specifications and ANCAP data, checked on 24 October 2026. It is not a road test: ev.nz has not driven this car and does not give it a score.
NZ line-up and pricing
| Trim | Price | Battery / drive | Range (WLTP) | 0–100 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | $110,790 +ORC | 76.1kWh, RWD | 443km | 8.2s |
| Earth | $120,790 +ORC | 99.8kWh, AWD | 492km | 6.0s |
| GT-Line | $139,790 +ORC | 99.8kWh, AWD | 505km | 6.0s |
| GT | $149,790 +ORC | 99.8kWh, AWD | 510km | 4.5s |
Overview
The Kia EV9 is Kia New Zealand's flagship electric SUV, a full-size three-row model built on the 800V Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that also underpins the EV6. ANCAP records that it was introduced in New Zealand in October 2023. Four trims are listed: Light ($110,790), Earth ($120,790), GT-Line ($139,790) and GT ($149,790), all plus on-road costs.
“Our most technologically advanced vehicle.”
The Light pairs a 76.1kWh battery with a single rear motor producing 160kW and 350Nm, for 443km of WLTP range and 0–100km/h in 8.2 seconds. Earth and GT-Line use the 99.8kWh battery and twin motors for 282.6kW and 700Nm, cutting the sprint to 6.0 seconds and extending WLTP range to 492km and 505km. The GT raises output to 374kW and 740Nm, with 0–100km/h in 4.5 seconds and 510km of range; Kia notes it is still to undergo local inspection.
Charging is a strength. Kia quotes 10–80% in about 20 minutes for the 76.1kWh battery and 24 minutes for the 99.8kWh battery on an ultra-fast charger, while an 11kW AC wallbox takes roughly 7 to 9 hours from 10–100%. On a 50kW DC charger the same 10–80% top-up takes about 63 to 83 minutes.
The cabin seats seven, or six in the GT with second-row captain's chairs. Kia lists 312L of boot space behind the third row and up to 2,318L with both rear rows folded, plus a front boot of 90L (Light) or 52L (AWD). Every EV9 has an interior vehicle-to-load outlet; exterior V2L needs an optional adapter on the Light and Earth.
The EV9 was named 2024 World Car of the Year. It has an 8-year / 160,000km high-voltage battery warranty and five years of Kia Roadside Assist; Kia's warranty page puts the original EV9 on a 5-year / 150,000km vehicle warranty and facelifted versions on 7 years / 150,000km.
Range and charging
Charging times are Kia New Zealand figures; the shorter time in each range is the Light with the 76.1kWh battery. Kia quotes up to 210kW peak DC charging for the Light and 235kW for the 99.8kWh models.
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Specifications
| Specification | Light | Earth | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driven wheels | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Motor | Permanent magnet synchronous (PMSM) | |||
| Combined power | 160kW | 282.6kW | 282.6kW | 374kW |
| Combined torque | 350Nm | 700Nm | 700Nm | 740Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 4.5s |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 200km/h | 200km/h | 220km/h |
| Specification | Light | Earth | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 76.1kWh | 99.8kWh | 99.8kWh | 99.8kWh |
| Battery type | Lithium-ion polymer, with battery heating | |||
| Range (WLTP) | 443km | 492km | 505km | 510km |
| Energy consumption (combined) | 19.5 kWh/100km | 23.1 kWh/100km | 22.8 kWh/100km | 21.7 kWh/100km |
| Specification | Light | Earth | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-board AC charger | 11kW | |||
| Ultra-fast DC, 10–80% | Approx. 20 min (210kW) | Approx. 24 min (235kW) | Approx. 24 min (235kW) | Approx. 24 min (235kW) |
| 50kW DC, 10–80% | Approx. 63 min | Approx. 83 min | Approx. 83 min | Approx. 83 min |
| 11kW AC, 10–100% | Approx. 7 hr | Approx. 9 hr 5 min | Approx. 9 hr 5 min | Approx. 9 hr 5 min |
| Vehicle-to-load (V2L) | Interior; exterior via adapter | Interior; exterior via adapter | Interior and exterior | Interior and exterior |
| Specification | Light | Earth | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length / width / height | 5,010 / 1,980 / 1,755mm | 5,010 / 1,980 / 1,755mm | 5,015 / 1,980 / 1,780mm | 5,015 / 1,980 / 1,755mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100mm | |||
| Ground clearance | 177mm | |||
| Tare weight | 2,301kg | 2,540kg | 2,624kg | 2,671kg |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Boot (3rd row up / 2nd and 3rd folded, VDA) | 312L / 2,318L | 312L / 2,318L | 312L / 2,318L | 312L / 2,393L |
| Front boot (frunk) | 90L | 52L | 52L | 52L |
| Towing (braked / unbraked) | 900kg / 450kg | 2,500kg / 750kg | 2,500kg / 750kg | 2,500kg / 750kg |
| Turning radius | 6.19m | |||
| Wheels | 19" alloy | 20" alloy | 21" alloy | 21" GT alloy |
| Spare | Temporary mobility kit | |||
| Specification | Light | Earth | GT-Line | GT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle warranty | 5 or 7 years / 150,000km (see note) | |||
| High-voltage battery | 8 years / 160,000km | |||
| Roadside assistance | 5 years Kia Roadside Assist | |||
Specifications from Kia New Zealand's EV9 range and specifications page, checked 24 October 2026. Kia notes the GT is still to undergo local inspection, so its figures may change. Kia's warranty page lists the original EV9 under its 5-year / 150,000km programme and facelifted EV9 versions under the 7-year / 150,000km programme; confirm which applies with the dealer.
Equipment
Standard on every EV9
- Seven seats in three rows (six-seat layout on the GT)
- Dual 12.3" screens and 5" climate display
- Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and satellite navigation
- Kia Connect with over-the-air updates
- Heated and ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel
- Power tailgate and front boot (frunk)
- Heat pump
- Interior vehicle-to-load (V2L) outlet
- Highway Driving Assist 2 and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Nine airbags
Earth adds
- 99.8kWh battery and dual-motor AWD
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor
- Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Interior mood lighting
- 2,500kg braked towing
GT-Line adds
- 21-inch alloy wheels
- Digital (camera) side mirrors
- Head-up display
- 14-speaker Meridian audio
- Power sunroof
- Heated and ventilated outer 2nd-row seats
- Front relaxation seats and driver memory seat
- Forward / side Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Exterior V2L without an adapter
GT adds
- 374kW / 740Nm and 0–100 km/h in 4.5s
- Electronically controlled suspension and electronic rear LSD
- Six seats with 2nd-row captain's chairs (massage function)
- GT sports front seats, Alcantara and composite leather trim
- Larger front brakes with monoblock calipers
Safety
Kia New Zealand lists nine airbags, including a front centre-side airbag and curtain airbags covering all three rows, plus Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (car, pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning and oncoming), Highway Driving Assist 2, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Safe Exit Assist and a driver monitoring camera on every trim.
Sources and verification
Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Specs that could not be confirmed have been left out.
- Kia New Zealand: EV9 overview Line-up, prices, warranty summary, World Car of the Year badge
- Kia New Zealand: EV9 range and specifications Prices, performance, battery, charging, dimensions, equipment
- Kia New Zealand: EV9 features Boot and frunk, V2L, airbags, drag coefficient
- Kia EV9 brochure (2026 update, PDF)
- ANCAP: Kia EV9 safety rating 5 stars, 2023
- Kia New Zealand: warranty and roadside assist Warranty programme by model
- World Car Awards Kia EV9: 2024 World Car of the Year
Note: Kia New Zealand's specification table lists the EV9's safety rating as "Unrated". ANCAP's own rating page shows 5 stars (2023) for all variants, which is what this page uses. Prices exclude on-road costs and can change; check with Kia New Zealand before buying.
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