The 2025 Kia EV9 electric three-row crossover SUV sees a $700 increase in price for its second model year, applicable only to one specific configuration.
Kia revealed on Tuesday that the starting price is set at $56,225 (which includes a required destination charge of $1,325) for the single-motor Light Standard Range, equipped with a 76.1-kwh battery. This pricing remains consistent with last year’s figures. The $700 price hike pertains solely to the Light Long Range variant, which features a larger 99.8-kwh battery as standard on all other EV9 trims.
The pricing for other models stays unchanged. The EV9 Wind, offered at $65,225, enhances performance with a dual-motor all-wheel drive system, which is also included in the Land and GT-Line trims priced at $71,225 and $73,900, respectively.
Light Long Range versions now come with a standard first-row sunroof, while the Relaxation Seat Package is no longer an option on Land models. New paint options include Glacial Light Pearl and Ebony Black, whereas the previous colors Ivory Silver Gloss, Ivory Silver Matte, and Ocean Blue Matte have been phased out, along with the Dark Gray and Navy interior choices for the GT-Line variations.
Accommodating up to seven occupants, the all-electric EV9 can achieve up to 304 miles of range in the Light Long Range setup. The base Light Standard Range, utilizing the smaller battery, provides 230 miles, while most dual-motor configurations are rated for 280 miles. This range slightly decreases to 270 miles for the GT-Line due to its larger wheels; however, this version benefits from an increase in torque from 443 lb-ft to 516 lb-ft, enabling a brisk 0-60 mph acceleration of just 5.0 seconds.
The EV9 received acclaim as The Car Connection Best Car To Buy 2024 during its inaugural model year, and it earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick award later in the 2024 model year after Kia adjusted the headlight aim. The prestigious Top Safety Pick+ award remains unattainable until the EV9 undergoes an updated front crash test assessing the impact on second-row passengers during a head-on collision.
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