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2023 Kia EV9

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Very Good

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7 year, unlimited km

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About the Kia EV9

Last updated Feb 18, 2025

The new Kia EV9 is a large SUV offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $98,683 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the AIR variant and topping out at $130,500 for the Gt-line.

There are 3 variants of the EV9 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2025.

The Kia EV9 is only available with an electric motor that produces 160kW and 350Nm of torque. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

The new 2025 EV9 is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

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Kia EV9 News

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2023 Kia EV9 Price

Air

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, RWD	$98,683

Earth

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4	$111,033

GT-Line

Configuration	Price From*
Automatic, 5-door SUV, Electric, 4x4	$129,883

*excl. on-roads

All Kia EV9 Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$98,683	$129,883
2024	$98,683	$130,500

*excl. on-roads

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2023 Kia EV9 Specs

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Air

Air conditioning
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
- Rear Control For Climate Control
Airbags
- Number Of: 9
Anti collision system
- Activates Brake Lights
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
- Driver Monitor
- Driving Pattern Monitor
- Emergency Driver Intervention System
- Includes Junction Crossing
- Includes Junction Turning
- Includes Oncoming Collision Avoidance
- Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
- Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
- Programmable Distance
- Visual/acoustic Warning
Audio system
- Colour Screen
- Digital Radio
- Radio: Am/fm
- Touch Screen
Automatic door pull shut
- Rear Boot/hatch
Autonomous drive
- Active Lane Control
- Highway Assist
- Lane Change Activation Method: Switch
- Lane Change Active From Startup
- Lane Changing
- Level: 2 - Partial Automation
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Traffic Sign Response
- Traffic Sign Response Activation: Auto
- Traffic Sign Response City
- Traffic Sign Response Off-highway
Blind spot monitor
- Active Without Turn Signal
- Includes Collision Avoidance
- Manufacturer's Code: Bca
Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
- Type: Flexible
Charging connector
- Charging Socket Ac 1
- Charging Socket Dc 1
- Location Of Ac 1 Socket: Rear Side
- Location Of Dc 1 Socket: Rear Side
Charging information
- Amps (a): 12
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 7.60
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.21
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.72
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 22.72
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 1.44
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 11.36
- Duration (hours): 0.33
- Max Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
- Quoted Kw Supplied To Vehicle: 11.00
- State Of Charge Ends At (%): 100
- State Of Charge Starts At (%): 10
- Voltage (v): 230
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
- Usb Connection Front
- Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
Cruise control
- Acc Linked To Mapping
- Acc Linked To Mapping - City
- Acc Linked To Mapping - Corner Reaction
- Acc Linked To Mapping - Highway Exit
- Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
- Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
Display screen
- Concealable Screen: No
- Orientation: Fixed
- Roller Control
- Screen Size (in): 12.30
- Touch Screen
Distance & object sensing technology
- Millimetre-wave Sensor
Door mirrors/cameras
- Auto-dimming
- Colour: Toned
- Heated
- Indicator Lights
- Type: Electrically Adjustable
Driver modes
- Includes Engine Mapping
- Includes Steering
- Includes Traction Control
Electric Power source
- Actively Heated/cooled Battery
- Battery Amp-hour (ah): 120.4
- Battery Cell Count: 348
- Battery Type: Lithium Ion
- Battery Voltage (v): 632.0
- High Power Charger
- Max Wireless Charging Kw: 0.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 76.09
- Onboard Charger (kw): 11.0
- Range (km): 443.00
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric motor
- Electric Motor Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
- Max Torque Motor Nm: 350
- Motor Location: Front
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 217.6
- Power Output Motor Kw: 160.0
Electrical system
- Voltage (v): 12
Embedded infotainment user interface
- Number Of Months Of Online Services: 84
Energy recuperation
- Level Selection
- Single-pedal Driving
Exterior door handles
- Flush Door Handles: Electric
Front seat
- Electrically Adjustable
- Heated
- Height Type: Electric
- Lumbar Type: Electric
- Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Reach Type: Electric
- Reclining Type: Electric
- Type: Bucket
- Ventilated
Head rests
- Number: 2
Headlight control
- Auto Highbeam
- Directional Headlights
- Dusk Sensor
- Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
- Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
- Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
- Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Instrument cluster
- Reconfigurable
Internal dimensions
- Headroom 3rd Row (in): 39.5
- Headroom 3rd Row: 1004
- Headroom Front (in): 41.2
- Headroom Front: 1046
- Headroom Rear (in): 39.8
- Headroom Rear: 1012
- Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 30.8
- Leg Room 3rd Row: 783
- Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
- Leg Room Front: 1052
- Leg Room Rear (in): 42.8
- Leg Room Rear: 1086
Lane departure warning
- Activates Steering
Low tyre pressure indicator
- Displays Pressure
Luxury trim
- On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
- On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
- On Doors: Alloy Look
Mobile Integration
- Android Auto
- Apple Carplay
Navigational systems
- Controls: Touch Screen
- Includes Ev Intelligent Route Planning
- Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 120
- Screen Size (in): 12.30
- Traffic Info
Over air updates
- Type: Ota Updates
Paint
- Type: Pearl
Parking assistance
- Type: Guidance Display
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor
Power locks
- Includes Power Windows
- Operation: Card Key
Power steering
- Active Rack
- Vehicle Speed Proportional
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
- Includes Braking
- Type: Sensor
Rear door
- Type: Lifting Gate
Rear seats
- Folding: 40/60
- Reach Type: Manual
- Reclining Type: Manual
- Remote Folding
- Seating Capacity: 3
- Type: Bench
Rear view mirror/camera
- Auto-dimming
Rear window
- Type: Fixed
- Wipers: Intermittent
Remote HVAC control
- Includes Cooling
- Includes Heating
- Includes Phone
- Includes Timer
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
Remote audio controls
- Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote services
- Beep/flash
- Driving History & Analysis
- Find My Car
- Geo Fencing
- Immobilisation
- Number Of Months Subscription Included: 84
- Remote Lock/unlock
- Remote Seat Heating Control
- Send Destination To Car
- Speed Alert
- Theft Alert
- Vehicle Diagnostics
Seat upholstery
- Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Marketed As Sustainable/vegan
Seating
- Seating Capacity: 7
- Seating Configuration: 2+3+2
Smart card / smart key
- Includes Keyless Entry
- Includes Keyless Start
- Includes Programmable Settings
- Includes Walk Away Locking
Smart charging
- Plug & Charge
Speakers
- Number Of: 8
Steering wheel
- Heated
- Height Adjustment
- Multi-function
- Telescopic Adjustment
- Type: Synthetic Leather
Third row seats
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Type: Bench
USB charging port
- Number: 2
V2L charging
- Maximum Outlet Power (kw): 3.6
- Number Of Outlets: 1
- Total Power (kw): 3.6
Vanity mirror
- Illuminated
Ventilation system
- Digital Display
- Electric Heater
- Heat Pump
- Touch Screen Controls
Voice activating system
- Includes Audio Player
- Includes Navigation System
- Includes Phone Functions
- Virtual Assistant: Manufacturer's Own
Warranty anti-corrosion
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty battery - total
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty battery
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
- State Of Charge Threshold %: 70
Warranty electric systems - total
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty electric systems
- Distance (km): 150,000 Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty powertrain - OEM
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty powertrain - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty roadside assistance
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 12
Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
- Distance (km): Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Warranty whole vehicle - Total
- Distance: Unlimited Km
- Duration (months): 84
Windscreen wipers
- Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
- Rain Sensor

Earth

Adds to Air:

360 view camera
- 3d Enhanced View
Ambient lighting
- Colour Selection
- Wrap Around
Blind spot monitor
- Includes Display
- Manufacturer's Code: Bca With Bvm
Charging information
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 9.97
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.40
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 1.00
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 29.80
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 1.38
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 14.90
- Duration (hours): 0.40
Driver modes
- Includes Stability Control
Electric Power source
- Battery Amp-hour (ah): 180.8
- Battery Cell Count: 456
- Battery Voltage (v): 552.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 99.80
- Range (km): 512.00
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: 4x4
Electric motor
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 192.2
- Power Output Motor Kw: 141.3
Parking assistance
- Automatic Braking Whilst Parking
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor & Camera
Third row seats
- Folds Electrically

Removes from Air:

Blind spot monitor
- Manufacturer's Code: Bca
Charging information
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 0%-100%: 7.60
- Calc Duration (hrs) Max Supplied 10%-80%: 0.21
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 100kw 10%-80%: 0.72
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 3.7kw 0%-100%: 22.72
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 50kw 10%-80%: 1.44
- Calculated Duration (hrs) 7.4kw 0%-100%: 11.36
- Duration (hours): 0.33
Electric Power source
- Battery Amp-hour (ah): 120.4
- Battery Cell Count: 348
- Battery Voltage (v): 632.0
- Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 76.09
- Range (km): 443.00
Electric driven wheels
- Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric motor
- Power Output Motor Hp/ps: 217.6
- Power Output Motor Kw: 160.0
Parking distance system
- Type: Sensor

GT-Line

Adds to Earth:

Audio system
- Brand Name: Meridian
- System Power (w): 708
Black trim
- Around Side Windows
Blind
- Type: Manual
Door mirrors/cameras
- Type: Camera
Electric Power source
- Range (km): 505.00
Front seat
- Active/massage
- Lumbar Type: 2-way Memory
- Ottoman
- Type: Single Ottoman
Headlight control
- Active High Beam
- Matrix
Instrument cluster
- Hud Inc Augmented Reality
- Head-up Display: Windscreen
Luxury trim
- On Doors: Alloy Look / Synthetic Leather
Memorized adjustment
- Door Mirror Position
- Steering Wheel Position
Paint
- Type: Matt
Parking assistance
- Type: Remote Park
Rear seats
- Folds Electrically
- Heated
- Ventilated
Rear view mirror/camera
- Digital
- Includes Rear View Camera
Speakers
- Brand Name: Meridian
- Number Of: 14
- Subwoofer
Steering wheel
- Electric Adjustment
Sunroof
- Operation: Electric
- Type: Glass
V2L charging
- Includes Adapter
- Maximum Outlet Power (kw): 7.2
- Number Of Outlets: 2