What is the range of the 2026 Kia EV9?
Natural Resources Canada rates the 2026 Kia EV9 at up to 418 km of range (GT).
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2026 Kia EV9 – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
PriceMSRP not checked yetOfficial NRCan ratings below
- Range
- 418 km
The 2026 Kia EV9 is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 1 configuration are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Kia EV9: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPIs the 2026 Kia EV9 available with all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Kia EV9?
Yes. Transport Canada has published 1 safety recall covering the 2026 or newer Kia EV9. The list, with what to do, is in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the Kia EV9 fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 8/10. It ranks #61 of 283 SUV models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Kia EV9?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Cadillac LYRIQ-V, Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 4MATIC SUV and Rivian R1S Large Plus. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not verified
Drivetrain information has not been verified for all configurations.
Electric range (NRCan)
418 km
Standard test figure. In deep cold, real range drops noticeably.
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy2.8 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy3.3 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy3 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score8/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric unitsDimensions, capacity and EnerGuide label figures have not been verified for this model yet.
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | GT |
|---|---|
| Powertrain | Electric |
| Transmission | Automatic (A1) |
| Drivetrain | — |
| City (NRCan) | 2.8 Le/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 3.3 Le/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 3 Le/100 km |
| Electric range | 418 km |
| CO2 | 0 g/km |
| MSRP | Not published |
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Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | — |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | — |
| HST (13 %) | — |
| Estimated total, Ontario | — |
Enter an MSRP to see the total: it is not published in our source data for this trim.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
Range and charging
Range: NRCan| Trim | Range | Usable battery | Max DC fast charge | DC 10–80% | Level 2 charger | Charge port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 418 km | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: GT, $801/yr · $4,005 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Kia warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
- Hybrid / EV battery
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-191 safety recall on file for the 2026 Kia EV9.
Lights And InstrumentsA software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display. For the Sorento model, this recall only affects hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. For the Carnival model, both gas and hybrid models are affected. For the Sportage model, gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are affected.
Safety Risk
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the instrument cluster software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Kia dealership.
Filed under EV9 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Earlier model years · 2025: 2 · 2024: 3
Seats And RestraintsThe bolts that secure the second and/or third-row seat(s) may be missing.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the second and/or third-row seat(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat(s) could move or detach in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect all seats and, if necessary, install any missing seat mounting bolts.
Filed under EV9 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Lights And InstrumentsThe instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster screen could remain blank when the vehicle is started. If this happens, warnings, tell-tales and gauges may not display.
Safety Risk
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the instrument cluster software.
Filed under EV9 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Seats And RestraintsThe bolts that secure the second and/or third-row seat(s) may be missing.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the bolts that secure the second and/or third-row seat(s) may be missing. As a result, the seat(s) could move or detach in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect all seats and, if necessary, install any missing seat mounting bolts.
Filed under EV9 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
BrakesA software problem could cause the remote smart parking assist (RSPA) not to work properly.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the remote smart parking assist (RSPA) not to work properly. This problem could lead to reduced braking while using the RSPA feature.
Note: This recall only affects EV9 LAND models with Premium or GT-Line packages.
Safety Risk
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash and/or injury.
Corrective Actions
To reduce the safety risk, Kia recommends that you shouldn't use the RSPA feature until the recall repairs have been completed. Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the integrated electronic parking brake software.
Filed under EV9 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe compliance label may be missing information in French.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Filed under EV9 · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
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Against the competition
EV9 vs rivals
The Kia EV9 leads in 0 of 2 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Electric rangeR1S Large Plus531 kmEV9: #4 of 5
- Vehonix efficiency scoreR1S Large Plus8.2/10EV9: #2 of 5
Cadillac · 2026
LYRIQ-V
MSRP not checked yet
- Range
- 459 km+41 km vs the EV9
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 8/10
Where it beats the EV9
- 41 km more range
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Hyundai · 2026
IONIQ 5 N
MSRP not checked yet
- Range
- 356 km−62 km vs the EV9
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 8/10
Where the EV9 wins
- 62 km more range
Mercedes-Benz · 2026
EQS 400 4MATIC SUV
MSRP not checked yet
- Range
- 502 km+84 km vs the EV9
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 8/10
Where it beats the EV9
- 84 km more range
- Fewer 2026 recalls (0 vs 1)
Rivian · 2026
R1S Large Plus
MSRP not checked yet
- Range
- 531 km+113 km vs the EV9
- Power
- —
- Vx score
- 8.2/10+0.2 vs the EV9
Where it beats the EV9
- 113 km more range
Where the EV9 wins
- Fewer 2026 recalls (1 vs 2)
| Spec | KiaEV9This car | CadillacLYRIQ-V | HyundaiIONIQ 5 N | Mercedes-BenzEQS 400 4MATIC SUV | RivianR1S Large Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric range | 418 km | 459 km | 356 km | 502 km | 531 km |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Fuel type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | No | No | No | No | No |
| Drivetrains | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Recalls this model year | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
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