EV9 — 3/4 FRONT
2023+ · SUV
Estimated

Kia EV9

A genuine three-row electric SUV that undercuts the luxury players on price.

From
$56,000
EPA range
304 mi
0–60
5s
Owner rating
4.6
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Decoder Score
Good
72
/ 100
Weighted across all eight factors below.
Range82
EPA rates it at 304 miles — comfortably above average.
Charging70
Peaks around 210 kW DC — 10–80% in roughly 20 minutes.
Value68
About $184 per mile of range — fair for the class.
Family93
7 seats and 82 cu ft of cargo — genuine three-row space.
Performance68
5s to 60 mph with 379 hp — plenty brisk.
Road trip71
Blends real range, 210 kW charging and 2.9 mi/kWh efficiency — workable with planning.
Used buyer47
Used prices start near $42,000 — normal depreciation.
Ownership confidence72
Owners rate it 4.6/5 with few widespread complaints.
EPA RANGE
304 mi
REAL WORLD
~249 mi
Estimated at ~82% of EPA for mixed driving.
DC FAST
210 kW
10–80%
~31 min
Approximate; real speed tapers.

Range

EPA is a lab figure. Here's the realistic band.

212 worst249 mi realistic304 best
EPA range
304 miEstimated
Est. real-world
249 miEstimated
Efficiency
2.9 mi/kWh

Charging

Plug types, speeds and what they mean.

DC fast charging
210 kW
Level 2 (home)
11 kW
10–80% fast charge
~31 minEstimated
Plug type
NACS
NACS (Tesla)
Compatible
CCS
Yes

Performance

0–60 mph
5s
Horsepower
379 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Battery
99 kWh

Interior & practicality

Seats
7
Cargo space
82 cu ft
Towing
5,000 lb

Battery & warranty

Battery warranty
8 yr / 100,000 mi
Vehicle warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Federal tax credit
May qualifyEstimated
Pros
  • Roomy three rows
  • Fast charging
  • Strong value for the size
Cons
  • Thirsty at highway speed
  • Big footprint
  • Range dips when loaded
Best for

Family

Not ideal for

City parking

Real-world ownership notes

What owners and forums flag — verify on any specific car.

New model, limited long-term data

What will it cost to charge?

Pre-filled for this EV — edit anything.

Vehicle (pre-fills battery)
Where are you charging?

240V home charger — the everyday default.

Battery size99 kWh
Current charge20 %
Target charge80 %
Electricity price$/kWh
Charging speedkW
Charging loss%
Miles / monthmi
This charge costs
$10.56
59.4 kWh added · 5 hr 41 min · +172 mi
Cost / mile$0.06
Cost / 100 mi$6.13
Est. monthly$61
Est. annual$736
About $64/mo cheaper than gas
vs a 28 mpg car at $3.50/gal — edit assumptions above.
    Assumptions
  • · Electricity at $0.16/kWh
  • · 10% charging loss
  • · 2.9 mi/kWh efficiency
  • · 1,000 miles/month for projections
  • · Steady AC charging speed

What range will you really get?

Pre-filled for this EV.

Vehicle (pre-fills EPA range)
EPA rangemi
Temperature70 °F
Cruising speed65 mph
Highway mix60 %
Climate control
Terrain
Passenger / cargo load0 %
Battery degradation0 %
Starting charge100 %
Arrival reserve10 %
Realistic range
280 mi
241 worst280 mi realistic314 best
Usable this trip252 mi
Safe road-trip leg238 mi
Lost to cold-0 mi
Lost to speed-18 mi
What's eating your range
Speed & driving-18 mi
Climate control-6 mi
    Assumptions
  • · EPA baseline 304 mi
  • · 70°F ambient
  • · 65 mph, 60% highway
  • · climate low, 0% degradation
  • · 15% arrival buffer for road-trip planning

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