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Kia EV9: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2026
The Kia EV9 is an electric model rated at 89 MPGe combined, using 38.0 kWh per 100 miles, with up to 305 miles of electric range; in its class it is 14th of 90 standard SUVs, in the top quarter, ahead of 85% of the others.
- 89MPGe combined14th of 90 in class
- $850a year in fueltied 12th of 90 in class
- 0g/mile CO2
Where it stands
Compared only with the electric models of its class it is 14th of 17 electric standard SUVs, in the bottom quarter. The median of that narrower group is 96 MPGe, against 22.5 MPGe for all standard SUVs together.
Among all electric models of the year, regardless of size, it is 51st of 66 electric models, in the bottom quarter.
Within the 16 Kia models rated for 2026 it is 3rd on combined rating; the median of the make's line-up is 34.5 MPGe.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Acura ZDX at 91 MPGe and just behind it is the Cadillac VISTIQ at 86 MPGe.
Electric models use no fuel and have no tailpipe CO2. Efficiency is given in MPGe, the miles driven on 33.7 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which is the energy in one gallon of gasoline. The annual cost is electricity at $0.15 per kWh.
Fuel cost and CO2
Assuming 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city and electricity at $0.15 per kWh, fuelling the most efficient version comes to about $850 a year. That is $2,525 less than the standard SUVs median of $3,375, which makes it tied for 12th of 90 standard SUVs, in the top quarter.
It has no tailpipe emissions, so the CO2 column is zero; the emissions from making the electricity are not part of this figure.
Rated versions
The city rating of 100 is 22 above the highway rating of 78. 5 versions are rated for 2026. The most efficient, EV9 Long Range RWD: electric motor, Automatic (A1), RWD, gets 89 MPGe; the least efficient listed, EV9 GT: electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD, gets 78 MPGe, a gap of 11 MPGe. With the file's assumptions that gap is worth about $100 a year in fuel.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV9 Long Range RWD: electric motor, Automatic (A1), RWD | 89 | 100 | 78 | $850 | 0 | 305 |
| EV9 Standard Range RWD: electric motor, Automatic (A1), RWD | 88 | 101 | 76 | $850 | 0 | 230 |
| EV9 Long Range AWD: electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD | 84 | 94 | 75 | $900 | 0 | 283 |
| EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line: electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD | 82 | 92 | 72 | $900 | 0 | 280 |
| EV9 GT: electric motor, Automatic (A1), AWD | 78 | 83 | 72 | $950 | 0 | 260 |
Year by year
The Kia EV9 is in the data for 3 of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026. The headline rating did not move between 2024 and 2026: 89 MPGe both times. The number of rated versions grew from 4 to 5.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 89 | 78 | $850 | 0 | 22.5 |
| 2025 | 4 | 89 | 80 | $850 | 0 | 22.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 89 | 80 | $850 | 0 | 22 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura ZDX | Electric | 91 | $850 | 2026 |
| Rivian R1S | Electric | 85 | $900 | 2026 |
| Genesis GV70 Electric | Electric | 96 | $800 | 2026 |
| BMW iX | Electric | 97 | $800 | 2026 |
| Honda Prologue | Electric | 104 | $750 | 2026 |
Rated almost identically and covered by this page:
- Cadillac VISTIQ 86 MPGe, $900 a year, 2 versions, last rated 2026
Compare and rank
Rankings: Standard SUVs, Electric, Kia, Electric standard SUVs.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.