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2024-2026 Kia EV9 MPGe & Charging Cost
3 model years · 78–89 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2026. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2024-2026 Kia EV9 at a glance
The 2024-2026 Kia EV9 covers 3 model years in the EPA database (13 configurations in all), rated 78–89 MPGe combined. The newest model year, 2026, costs about $1,040 a year to charge for its most efficient version, the Long Range RWD (89 MPGe), at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2026; 2025 repeat the values of the year before.
2024-2026 Kia EV9 by model year
What the 2026 Long Range RWD costs to drive
Per month
$87
$1,040 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.73
Per 100 miles
$6.93
Five years
$5,200
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,070less a year
Class median $3,110 a year, MY2026
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2026 Kia EV9 MPGe
Versus 2025: The most efficient configuration stays at 89 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,040.
EPA range 230–305 miles.
Electric configurations (5)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 38 | 89 | 305 mi | $1,040 |
| Standard Range | RWD | 38 | 88 | 230 mi | $1,040 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 40 | 84 | 283 mi | $1,100 |
| Long Range GT-Line | AWD | 41 | 82 | 280 mi | $1,130 |
| GT | AWD | 43 | 78 | 260 mi | $1,180 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
2025 Kia EV9 MPGe
Same EPA ratings as 2024
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2025 Kia EV9 as for the 2024 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2024 section above.See 2024
2024 Kia EV9 MPGe
80–89 MPGe · $1,040–$1,150/yr
EPA range 230–304 miles.
Electric configurations (4)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Range RWD (Most efficient) | RWD | 38 | 89 | 304 mi | $1,040 |
| Standard Range | RWD | 38 | 88 | 230 mi | $1,040 |
| Long Range AWD | AWD | 41 | 83 | 280 mi | $1,130 |
| Long Range GT-Line | AWD | 42 | 80 | 270 mi | $1,150 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Long Range RWD: $2,740 in Hawaii and $730 in Louisiana, a $2,010 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2026 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2024-2026 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2024-2026 Kia EV9?
EPA rates the 2024-2026 Kia EV9 at 78–89 MPGe combined across 13 configurations and 3 model years. The most efficient version, the 2026 Long Range RWD, is rated 89 MPGe (100 city, 78 highway).
Which years were the most efficient in the 2024-2026 Kia EV9?
Every model year of the 2024-2026 Kia EV9 tops out at 89 MPGe combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2024-2026 Kia EV9?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2026. In 2025 the values repeat the year before.
How much does it cost to charge a 2026 Kia EV9 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Long Range RWD costs about $1,040 a year. Across all 5 configurations the cost runs $1,040–$1,180 a year. That is a $140 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2026 Kia EV9 100 miles?
About $6.93 per 100 miles for the Long Range RWD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $6.93 and $7.87 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2026 Kia EV9 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Long Range RWD is rated 100 city and 78 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 22 MPGe.
How does the 2026 Kia EV9 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Long Range RWD costs about $1,040 a year to fuel, $2,070 less than the class median of $3,110, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 299 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2026, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2026 Kia EV9?
EPA rates the range at 230–305 miles depending on configuration, and the Long Range RWD goes 305 mi. Efficiency is 38–43 kWh per 100 miles (78–89 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $1,040–$1,180 a year, or $6.93 per 100 miles for the Long Range RWD.
Is the 2026 Kia EV9 different from the 2025 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 89 MPGe. Its annual cost stays at $1,040. EPA lists 5 configurations for 2026 against 4 configurations for 2025. See the 2025 Kia EV9 for that year.