Kia EV9 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Kia EV9 is the EV9 Wind AWD with Boost (2026–present): 5.0 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure). The slowest current version, the EV9 Light Long Range RWD (2026–present), takes 8.8 seconds.
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Kia EV9 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–present | GT-Line AWD Dual electric motors (516 lb-ft) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill (increased 516 lb-ft torque standard); Kia lists 4.7 s with 1-ft rollout | 379 | AWD | 5.0 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Land AWD with Boost Dual electric motors (Boost: 516 lb-ft) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill with Boost (Feature-on-Demand for Wind/Land AWD, standard with Nightfall Edition Package); Kia lists 4.7 s with 1-ft rollout. Kia lists the same figure for each of these trims. | 379 | AWD | 5.0 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Wind AWD with Boost Dual electric motors (Boost: 516 lb-ft) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill with Boost (Feature-on-Demand for Wind/Land AWD, standard with Nightfall Edition Package); Kia lists 4.7 s with 1-ft rollout. Kia lists the same figure for each of these trims. | 379 | AWD | 5.0 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Land AWD Dual electric motors · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill without Boost (Kia also lists 5.4 s with 1-ft rollout). Kia lists the same figure for each of these trims. | 379 | AWD | 5.7 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Wind AWD Dual electric motors · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill without Boost (Kia also lists 5.4 s with 1-ft rollout). Kia lists the same figure for each of these trims. | 379 | AWD | 5.7 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Light RWD Single electric motor (standard range) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill (Kia also lists 7.4 s with 1-ft rollout) | 215 | RWD | 7.7 s | Manufacturer [1] |
| 2026–present | Light Long Range RWD Single electric motor (long range) · Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill (Kia also lists 8.5 s with 1-ft rollout) | 201 | RWD | 8.8 s | Manufacturer [1] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Kia EV9?
The current Kia EV9 runs 0-60 mph in 5.0 to 8.8 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest EV9 in our data is the EV9 Wind AWD with Boost (2026–present) at 5.0 seconds.
How fast is the Kia EV9?
By published 0-60 mph times: GT-Line AWD 5.0 s (379 hp); Land AWD with Boost 5.0 s (379 hp); Wind AWD with Boost 5.0 s (379 hp); Land AWD 5.7 s (379 hp); Wind AWD 5.7 s (379 hp). 2 more versions are in the table above. Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Kia EV9?
The quickest Kia EV9 to 60 mph is the EV9 Wind AWD with Boost (2026–present), at 5.0 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 379 hp. Manufacturer figure, 0-60 mph from standstill with Boost (Feature-on-Demand for Wind/Land AWD, standard with Nightfall Edition Package); Kia lists 4.7 s with 1-ft rollout. Kia lists the same figure for each of these trims.
Sources
- Compare Specs of the 2026 Kia EV9 | Kia, accessed 2026-11-14.