Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is an electric SUV. We cover 3 versions of it. Our default version, the Air RWD, has a 96 kWh usable battery, an official range of 349 miles and charging at up to 11 kW on AC and 210 kW on DC. The maker's braked towing limit for that version is 900 kg.
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This page covers the EV9 Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. The EV9 GT isn't covered yet. The GT-Line S figures are for the 7-seat car: Kia UK gives a 50 kg lower gross train weight for the 6-seat version.
Not sure which version you have? The model is on your V5C logbook.
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- Usable battery
- 96 kWh
Derived
Derived from an open dataset or from official figures.
Source
- Open EV Data, entry "Kia EV9 2023 99.8 kWh RWD" (checked 12 October 2026)
- Official range (WLTP)
- 349 miles
Official
Source
- Kia UK, EV9 specifications page (eu-www.kia.com copy) (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, EV9 specifications page (eu-www.kia.com copy): WLTP combined range, 349 miles
WLTP table, 19in Wheel - Air, RWD column
- Max AC charging
- 11 kW
Official
Source
- Kia UK, public charging duration page (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, public charging duration page: maximum AC charging power, 11 kW
Public charging duration table, EV9 row
- Max DC charging
- 210 kW
Derived
Derived from an open dataset or from official figures.
Source
- Open EV Data, entry "Kia EV9 2023 99.8 kWh RWD" (checked 12 October 2026)
- Kerb weight
- 2,492 kg
Official
Source
- Kia UK, EV9 specifications page (eu-www.kia.com copy) (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, EV9 specifications page (eu-www.kia.com copy): kerb weight, 2,492 kg
Vehicle weight & capacity table, RWD column
- Braked towing limit
- 900 kg
Official
Source
- Kia UK, EV9 specifications page (checked 12 October 2026)
What the document says
Kia UK, EV9 specifications page: braked towing limit, 900 kg
Vehicle Weight and Capacity table, RWD column
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Charging times
AC times are worked out from this version's figures. Rapid-charging times are estimates, shown as a band.
| Charger | Time | Miles added per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 3-pin plug2.3 kW (10 A) | 29 h 7 min Derived 57.6 kWh to add (20→80% of 96 kWh) ÷ (2.3 kW × 0.86 charging efficiency for a 3-pin socket) = 29.12 h. Sources
| 6 miles per hour Derived 1.98 kW into the battery × 3.11 miles per kWh. Converted from 20 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 7 kW home charger | 9 h 3 min Derived 57.6 kWh to add (20→80% of 96 kWh) ÷ (7 kW × 0.91 charging efficiency for a home wallbox) = 9.04 h. Sources
| 20 miles per hour Derived 6.37 kW into the battery × 3.11 miles per kWh. Converted from 20 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 11 kW public AC | 5 h 34 min Derived 57.6 kWh to add (20→80% of 96 kWh) ÷ (11 kW × 0.94 charging efficiency for public AC) = 5.57 h. Sources
| 32 miles per hour Derived 10.34 kW into the battery × 3.11 miles per kWh. Converted from 20 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 22 kW public AC | 5 h 34 min Derived 57.6 kWh to add (20→80% of 96 kWh) ÷ (11 kW × 0.94 charging efficiency for public AC) = 5.57 h. Sources
| 32 miles per hour Derived 10.34 kW into the battery × 3.11 miles per kWh. Converted from 20 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Sources
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| 50 kW rapid | 1 h 26 min to 1 h 47 min Estimated Our charging-curve model scaled to the car's 210 kW DC peak, 10→80%, charger capped at 50 kW. The band is the model's measured error on detailed curves (on those test cars real charges were slower than the model): see the methodology. Sources
| 117 to 147 miles per hour Estimated Average power over the session (38–47 kW) × 3.11 miles per kWh. Converted from 20 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Source
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| Ultra-rapid150 kW or more | 29 min to 37 min Estimated Our charging-curve model scaled to the car's 210 kW DC peak, 10→80%, charger capped at 150 kW. The band is the model's measured error on detailed curves (on those test cars real charges were slower than the model): see the methodology. Sources
| 340 to 425 miles per hour Estimated Average power over the session (109–137 kW) × 3.11 miles per kWh. Converted from 20 kWh/100 km (1 mile = 1.609 km); the input figure is itself derived. Source
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Real-world range
Official range (WLTP): 349 miles Official Source What the document says WLTP table, 19in Wheel - Air, RWD columnKia UK, EV9 specifications page (eu-www.kia.com copy): WLTP combined range, 349 miles
Real-world range, 100% to 0%
245 to 365 miles Estimated Official range 349 miles × 0.705–1.044 (the 10th to 90th percentile of measured ÷ official range in 65 published tests, Cool (about 6 to 14 °C)). Median 325 miles. About one test in five fell outside the band. Sources
Typical: about 325 miles. Cool (about 6 to 14 °C), mixed driving (town and A-roads, up to about 56 mph). In the 65 published tests in this temperature band (of 201 range tests we use), measured range was usually 71% to 104% of the official figure. Heater use, hills, wind and a loaded car aren't included. How we worked it out.
We don't give a figure for hot weather (28 °C and over) or for speeds above 75 mph: there isn't enough test data.
Running costs
Cost per mile
10.9p a mile Estimated Home: 26.32p/kWh ÷ 0.91 charging efficiency ÷ 3.11 miles per kWh = 9.3p a mile. Rapid: 79.0p/kWh ÷ 3.11 = 25.4p a mile. Blended 90% home, 10% rapid. Sources
A year, 9,400 miles
£1,026 a year Estimated 10.9p a mile × 9,400 miles. Home: 26.32p/kWh ÷ 0.91 charging efficiency ÷ 3.11 miles per kWh = 9.3p a mile. Rapid: 79.0p/kWh ÷ 3.11 = 25.4p a mile. Blended 90% home, 10% rapid. Sources
Same miles in a 45 mpg petrol car
£1,665 a year (17.7p a mile) Derived 175.3p per litre × 4.546 litres per gallon ÷ 45 mpg = 17.7p a mile; × 9,400 miles. Source
This car costs about £639 a year less than the petrol car on these inputs. Petrol at 175.3p a litre, the UK average for the week of 12 October 2026.
Towing
Check a caravan or trailer against this version's published towing figures, and see how far you could go. The limits are the maker's figures, not a recommendation.
Towing range, 100% to 10%
115 to 160 miles Estimated Solo real-world range 297 miles (the official 349 miles × 0.85, our estimate) less the range loss seen in 25 published real-world towing tests (mostly caravans): 39.3% to 57.3% (10th to 90th percentile). Sources
That's the usable range from 100% down to 10% (125 to 180 miles to empty). Based on 25 published real-world tests: how we worked it out. Enter your own solo miles per kWh to base it on your driving.
Legal check
The limits below are the maker's published figures for this version. They are not a recommendation: your car's plate and handbook decide what you may tow.
- Within the braked towing limit of 900 kg (100 kg to spare).
- Check the VIN plate (usually on a door pillar) or your owner's handbook for the unbraked limit.
- Nose load limit: 45 kg. Check the trailer's actual nose load at the hitch with a nose-weight gauge: it must not exceed this.
- Gross train weight limit 3,970 kg: the car as loaded (kerb 2,492 kg + 150 kg people and luggage) plus the trailer comes to 3,442 kg, 528 kg under.
Weight guideline
Licence
If you passed your car test on or after 1 January 1997, you can drive an electric car with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 4,250 kg and tow a trailer with a MAM of up to 3,500 kg, as long as the car and trailer together are no more than 7,000 kg. If you passed before 1997, you can usually drive a car and trailer up to 8,250 kg MAM combined. (GOV.UK, Driving licence categories, checked 13 October 2026)
Where these figures come from
- Kia UK, EV9 specifications page (eu-www.kia.com copy)
official range, efficiency, kerb weight, gross vehicle weight, wheel sizes. Official / Derived. Manufacturer document: facts taken, nothing copied. Checked 12 October 2026. - Kia Australia, EV9 brochure (MY2026)
width, wheelbase, length, height, charge port. Official. Manufacturer document: facts taken, nothing copied. Checked 12 October 2026. - Open EV Data, entry "Kia EV9 2023 99.8 kWh RWD"
usable battery, AC phases, max DC, charging curve. Derived / Estimated. Open EV Data: MIT licence with attribution requirement. Checked 12 October 2026. - Kia UK, EV9 specifications page
gross train weight, braked towing limit, nose load. Official. Manufacturer document: facts taken, nothing copied. Checked 12 October 2026. - Kia UK, public charging duration page
max AC. Official. Manufacturer document: facts taken, nothing copied. Checked 12 October 2026.
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Kia EV9 questions
What is the Kia EV9 towing capacity?
The maker's UK towing limit is from 900 kg (Air RWD) to 2,500 kg (GT-Line AWD), braked. The Air RWD is 900 kg. The VIN plate (usually on a door pillar) or your owner's handbook has the figure for your exact car. See the towing tab.
How long does a Kia EV9 take to charge on a 3-pin plug?
About 29 h 7 min from 20% to 80% on a 2.3 kW 3-pin cable for the Air RWD, against about 9 h 3 min on a 7 kW home charger. See the charging times tab.
What is the Kia EV9 charging speed?
The Air RWD takes up to 210 kW on a rapid (DC) charger and 11 kW on AC. We estimate 29 min to 37 min for 10% to 80% on a 150 kW charger: an estimate, so it's a band. See the charging times tab.
What is the Kia EV9 towing range with a caravan?
With an 800 kg caravan, expect about 115 to 160 miles from 100% down to 10% in the Air RWD. That's based on 25 published real-world towing tests, not a maker's figure. See the towing tab.
What is the Kia EV9 real-world range in winter?
About 245 to 305 miles from 100% to 0% in cold weather (around 0 °C), against the official 349 miles for the Air RWD. That's based on published real-world range tests. See the real-world range tab.
How much does a Kia EV9 cost to run?
About 10.9p a mile, or £1,026 for 9,400 miles a year, charging at home at 26.32p per kWh (the Ofgem price cap) and 10% on rapid chargers. A 45 mpg petrol car would cost about £1,665. See the running costs tab.