2024 Kia EV9 US pricing fully detailed

Kia's EV9 was already confirmed to start at $54,900 in the US, but now the company has revealed the detailed costs for all trims and powertrains. The flagship GT-Line knocking on the doors at $75,000, but there are also several options in between.

The second tier above the base EV9 Light is the EV9 Light Long Range at $59,200 (nearly €59,000 but still €16,000 less than in Europe). It moves from a seven-seat interior to six, but comes with HomeLink and offers several extra goodies like a sunroof and a heated steering wheel. The main upgrade is obviously the 99.8 kWh battery pack, delivering an impressive range of approximately 300 miles.

And in the event you're being chased by a rogue tortoise, you can accelerate from 0-60 mph in a leisurely 8.8 seconds, courtesy of its 201 hp electric motor.

Got a little more cash to burn? For $63,900 (€60,300), you can step up to the EV9 Wind e-AWD. This trim brings LED lighting units, 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof, and a power liftgate. Tech lovers will drool over its dual 12.3-inch displays and safety-conscious drivers will appreciate its extended list of safety features.

But what truly sets it apart from the lower trim is its dual-motor system, churning out 379 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque, making that 0-60 mph sprint in just 5.7 seconds. Just $4,700 separates the two trims and frankly, looking at the Wind e-AWD version, the lesser Light Long Range trim hardly makes any sense.

For those who equate luxury with cube-shaped headlights (no, really), the EV9 Land e-AWD starts at $69,900 (€66,000). The extra $6,000 buys you a 14-speaker Meridian audio system, and even an illuminated Kia badge on the steering wheel – because why not? Power remains unchanged from the Wind, but keep an eye on the range which drops a tad due to the fancier wheels.

And now, the piece de resistance: the EV9 GT-Line e-AWD. Priced at $73,900 (that’s almost €70,000 and painfully €14,000 less than in Europe), it touts 21-inch two-tone wheels, a premium suede headliner, and torque output of 516 lb-ft. Its range does take a hit to 243 miles, though.

Another 0.5 seconds shaved off the acceleration time and this electric SUV, the size and shape of a small brick house, thunders to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. No, it’s not breaking any speed records, but any family car dealing with that sprint in less than 6 seconds is surplus to requirements.

US deliveries are set to roll out later this year, and reservations kick off on October 16. Prepare to drop a $750 deposit if you want in.

So, with the full spread of the EV9's offerings laid bare, what's the verdict? Are these wheels worth their weight in gold, or should buyers wait to see what the next electric horizon brings?

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