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| Seating Capacity | 7 passengers |
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| Body Style | EV |
| Base Price | $58,086–$75,176 |
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov & manufacturer data. Figures reflect base trim; actual specs vary by trim level.
The 2025 Kia EV9 is a ev that earns a Carivo score of 8.2/10 — rated Recommended. Its strongest dimension is Safety at 8.9/10, while Value at 7.5/10 is where it trails the competition most noticeably. It's a solid all-rounder that delivers across most dimensions without obvious deal-breakers.
Reliability and safety are the two dimensions that matter most for long-term ownership costs. The reliability picture is solid rather than spectacular: 8.0/10, which puts it comfortably above the class median. On safety, it scores 8.9/10 in our assessment. Always confirm the official crash-test results for your exact trim at nhtsa.gov/ratings.
With 7.7/10 for performance, this is a car tuned for daily driving rather than excitement — perfectly capable on the commute, unremarkable on a back road. On technology it rates 8.9/10: a modern, well-integrated suite that compares favorably with anything at this price point.
Priced from $58,086–$75,176, 95 MPG, seating 7, the Kia EV9 sits in the premium tier of the ev category. At 7.5/10 for value, it delivers fair pricing for what's on offer, though the best alternatives in this price range score slightly higher. At 1 year old, it's recent enough that the core feature set holds up well against current competition.
Verdict: Nothing about the 2025 Kia EV9 will scare a sensible buyer off. It scores consistently across the board, and it does what a good ev should — quietly and competently.
Carivo scores are our own editorial assessment, informed by NHTSA safety and recall records, EPA fuel-economy figures, and manufacturer-published specifications. Scores are reviewed periodically and updated when new data becomes available. See our full methodology →
The 2025 Kia EV9 ranks #24 of 268 evs in the Carivo database — better than 91% of the segment. Its 8.2/10 overall score is 0.6 points above the segment average of 7.6/10. Its $58,086 starting price is about 10% above the segment's median of $52,750.
Rankings are recalculated as new vehicles and scores are added. See the full EV ranking →
Across the EV9 model years we've scored, the 2025 holds its position — we didn't find an older year that delivers similar scores for meaningfully less money.
| Year | Score | Starting price (MSRP when new) | |
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| 2026 | 8.2/10 | $58,086 | Read review → |
| 2025 (this review) | 8.2/10 | $58,086 | |
| 2024 | 8.0/10 | $56,395 | Read review → |
The following recall campaigns have been filed with NHTSA for this model and year. Recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised dealers; check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Electrical system / instrument cluster/panel 10/10/2024 · 24V757000 | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. Due to a software error, the instrument panel screen may fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101,… |
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| Seats / Critical fasteners 20/12/2024 · 24V962000 | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2024-2025 EV9 vehicles. The second- and third-row seat mounting bolts may be missing. |
| Electrical system / Propulsion system 24/02/2025 · 25V115000 | Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2025 EV9 vehicles. The rear gear drive unit (GDU) motor shaft may have been improperly welded and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power. |
Source: NHTSA recall database, fetched at page build time.
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