Kia EV9 trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The 2026 Kia EV9 comes in five trims on kia.com: Light RWD ($54,900), Light Long Range RWD ($57,900), Wind AWD ($63,900), Land AWD ($68,900) and GT-Line AWD ($71,900), before destination. RWD Long Range models reach 305 miles of EPA range; AWD trims make 379 hp. EPA also lists a 2026 EV9 GT.

Current EV9 trim levels: First generation

The three-row EV9 arrived for 2024 on the E-GMP platform. Light RWD uses a 76.1-kWh battery; all others use 99.8 kWh. AWD trims make 379 hp, with 516 lb-ft standard on GT-Line and available via a Boost upgrade on Wind and Land.[1][2][3]

Kia EV9 First generation trims in ladder order with 2026 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2026, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
Light RWD	$54,900excl. destination (2026 MY)	Single motor RWD (215 hp, 258 lb-ft); 76.1-kWh battery	EPA 230-mile range 7-passenger seating 19-inch wheels [1]
Light Long Range RWD	$57,900excl. destination (2026 MY)	Single motor RWD (201 hp, 258 lb-ft); 99.8-kWh battery	EPA 305-mile range Sunroof Optional 6-passenger seating [1]
Wind AWD	$63,900excl. destination (2026 MY)	Dual motor AWD (379 hp, 443 lb-ft; 516 lb-ft with Boost)	EPA 283-mile range Dual sunroofs, heated steering wheel Heat pump and Terrain Mode 360° Surround View Monitor [1]
Land AWD	$68,900excl. destination (2026 MY)	Dual motor AWD (379 hp, 443 lb-ft; 516 lb-ft with Boost)	6-passenger seating with heated/ventilated 2nd row Meridian 14-speaker audio 20-inch wheels, digital rearview mirror [1]
GT-Line AWD	$71,900excl. destination (2026 MY)	Dual motor AWD (379 hp, 516 lb-ft)	12-inch head-up display 21-inch wheels, GT-Line styling Optional 2nd-row power lounge seats EPA 280-mile range [1]
GT AWD	—MSRP not listed on kia.com	Dual motor AWD (EPA lists 139 kW + 235 kW motors)	EPA 260-mile range (2026) EPA 83/72/78 MPGe [3]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a Kia pricing source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest 2026 Kia EV9?

The Light RWD at $54,900 before destination, with a 76.1-kWh battery and 230 miles of EPA range.

Which EV9 has the most range?

The Light Long Range RWD, at 305 EPA miles from its 99.8-kWh battery.

How much horsepower does the EV9 AWD have?

Wind, Land and GT-Line AWD make 379 hp. Torque is 443 lb-ft, or 516 lb-ft standard on GT-Line and with Boost on Wind and Land.

Which EV9 trims seat six?

Land and GT-Line come with 2nd-row captain's chairs; 6-passenger seating is optional on the Light Long Range.

Is there an EV9 GT?

EPA lists a 2026 EV9 GT rated at 260 miles, but it is not in kia.com's 2026 EV9 trim list, so no MSRP is shown here.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Kia for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its original paperwork or build sheet.

2026 Kia EV9 Features & Specs Comparison (trims, starting MSRPs, specs) — Kia America (kia.com)
Kia 2026/2027 Full-Line Brochure — Kia America (kia.com)
2026 Kia EV9 GT (EPA record) — U.S. EPA / DOE (fueleconomy.gov)

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