The 2026 Kia EV9 is rated 78 to 89 MPGe combined (miles per gallon of gasoline energy). The best is the 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD at 89 MPGe with a range of 305 miles.
Among the electric and fuel-cell models in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, the EV9 ranks 17th (tied with 1 other) of 19 for combined mileage (84 MPGe) and 14th (tied with 4 others) of 19 for yearly fuel cost ($900 for its cheapest version, cheapest first). The middle model of the class gets 90 MPGe and costs $850 a year.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | MPGe | Fuel a year, cheapest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ | 2026 VISTIQ (11 kW Charger) | 86 | $900 |
| 15 | 2026 Polestar 4 | 2026 4 Long Range Dual Motor | 85 | $900 |
| 15 | 2026 Rivian R1S | 2026 R1S Dual Large (22in) | 85 | $900 |
| 17 | 2026 Kia EV9This car | 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD | 84 | $900 |
| 17 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS | 2026 EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) | 84 | $900 |
| 19 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 2026 G 580 with EQ Technology | 62 | $1,200 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 EV9 Long Range RWD, Electric: 100 MPGe city, 78 highway, 89 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 EV9 version is $850 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The EQS costs $78 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the EQS costs $390 less to fuel than the EV9 (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the EV9 (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the EV9 | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS | 2026 EQS 680 4matic Maybach (SUV) | 84 MPGe | $900 | 5 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2026 Polestar 4 | 2026 4 Long Range Dual Motor | 85 MPGe | $900 | 4 lower | $50 more a year | - |
| 2026 Rivian R1S | 2026 R1S Dual Large (22in) | 85 MPGe | $900 | 4 lower | $50 more a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Range mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV9 Long Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 100 | 78 | 89 MPGe | $850 | - | 305 | cheapest |
| 2026 EV9 Standard Range RWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | Rear-wheel | 101 | 76 | 88 MPGe | $850 | - | 230 | cheapest |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWDElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 94 | 75 | 84 MPGe | $900 | - | 283 | +$50 |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD GT-LineElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 92 | 72 | 82 MPGe | $900 | - | 280 | +$50 |
| 2026 EV9 GTElectric | Electric | Automatic (A1) | All-wheel | 83 | 72 | 78 MPGe | $950 | - | 260 | +$100 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 EV9; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD puts out 0 grams per mile, the same for all 5 tested versions (electric: nothing leaves the tailpipe).
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD: fuel economy score 9, greenhouse gas score 10.
Cost per 100 miles uses electricity at $0.15 per kWh (as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA). Plug-in hybrid range counts gasoline too.
| Version | Range mi | Charge at 240 V | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Cost per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV9 Long Range RWDElectric | 305 | 10.7 h | 89 | 38 | $5.70 |
| 2026 EV9 Standard Range RWDElectric | 230 | 8.1 h | 88 | 38 | $5.70 |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWDElectric | 283 | 10.7 h | 84 | 40 | $6.00 |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD GT-LineElectric | 280 | 10.5 h | 82 | 41 | $6.15 |
| 2026 EV9 GTElectric | 260 | 10.8 h | 78 | 43 | $6.45 |
Best combined figure of the EV9 electric version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best electric (MPGe) | Versions tested | Against 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89 MPGe | 4 | same as 2026 |
| 2025 | 89 MPGe | 4 | same as 2026 |
| 2026This page | 89 MPGe | 5 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 4 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 89 to 89 MPGe (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD, Electric | 89 MPGe | 89 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 EV9 Standard Range RWD, Electric | 88 MPGe | 88 MPGe | no change |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD, Electric | 84 MPGe | 83 MPGe | +1 MPGe |
| 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line, Electric | 82 MPGe | 80 MPGe | +2 MPGe |
| 2026 EV9 GT, Electric | 78 MPGe | 83 MPGe (listed in 2025 as EV9 Long Range AWD) | -5 MPGe |
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 KIA EV9 SUV BEV RWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| 2026 KIA EV9 SUV BEV AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 28 complaints, 2 recalls, 0 investigations.
28 complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9 are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 12 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Structure | 3 |
2 of the 28 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 2 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
2 recalls are on file for the 2026 Kia EV9 at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
Kia America, Inc (Kia) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EV9 vehicles. Due to improper routing, the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may not deactivate the air bag when a child or child seat is in the front passenger seat.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the ODS mat and bladder tube with a new one and ensure proper routing as necessary, free of charge.
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 Kia K4, 2025-2026 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV), 2026 Sportage, Sportage Hybrid, Sportage PHEV, K5, EV9, Carnival, and Carnival Hybrid vehicles.
Fix: The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 26, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The EV9 itself is at 84 MPGe.
More Kia models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD with 89 MPGe combined (100 city, 78 highway).
The 2026 Kia EV9 costs between $850 and $950 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD at $850; the dearest is the 2026 EV9 GT at $950. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 EV9 Long Range AWD: 84 MPGe combined (94 city, 75 highway); 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line: 82 MPGe combined (92 city, 72 highway); 2026 EV9 GT: 78 MPGe combined (83 city, 72 highway).
The 2026 Kia EV9 is 17th of 19 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Lucid Gravity at 111 MPGe. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 Rivian R1S at 85 MPGe and the next one behind is the 2026 Mercedes-Benz EQS at 84 MPGe.
The 2025 model had 4 tested versions and the 2026 model has 5. The best figure went from 89 to 89 MPGe (no change).
2026 EV9 Long Range RWD: 305 miles; 2026 EV9 Standard Range RWD: 230 miles; 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD: 283 miles; 2026 EV9 Long Range AWD GT-Line: 280 miles, by the agency's tests.
The 2026 EV9 Long Range RWD takes 10.7 hours for a full charge at 240 volts and uses 38 kWh per 100 miles, about $5.70 per 100 miles at $0.15 per kWh.
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 KIA EV9 SUV BEV RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4; 2026 KIA EV9 SUV BEV AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 4. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
28 complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9 are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Electrical System (12 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 2 recalls for the 2026 Kia EV9 (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Kia EV9: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Kia EV9: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Kia EV9: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Kia EV9: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Kia EV9: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.