Kia is expanding its electric lineup in the UAE with the EV9, a three-row electric SUV that brings the brand’s boldest design language to the large-SUV segment. Built on Kia’s dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9 is the first mid-size SUV to use this platform, pairing a flat floor with a spacious three-row cabin. The model is offered in three grades, each tuned for a slightly different priority, from efficient daily driving to outright performance. 

Kia EV9: Power, Range and Fast Charging 

The entry-level Air grade runs a single motor producing 215 hp and 350 Nm of torque, paired with a 76.1 kWh battery for an estimated range of up to 443 km. It covers 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds. 

The Earth and GT-Line models get a more powerful dual-motor AWD system with 379 hp and 700 Nm of torque, along with a larger 99.8 kWh battery. The Earth grade has a range of up to 492 km and a 0-100 km/h sprint of 6 seconds. On the other hand, the GT-Line sharpens that further to 5.3 seconds and stretches the estimated range to 505 km on a single charge. At its peak, the AWD model with 21-inch tyres produces a maximum output of 283 kW. 

The EV9’s multi-charging system is compatible with normal, fast and ultra-fast charging, including both 400V and 800V stations, with no adapter needed. In the AWD long-range version, a fast charger can add up to 219 km of range in 15 minutes, while charging from 10% to 80% takes around 24 minutes. A heat pump system also recaptures waste heat from the motor and other electric components, cutting winter range loss by close to 20%. 

The EV9 supports Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) through its Integrated Charging Control Unit, allowing external devices to be powered without significantly affecting the main battery. It is also prepared for Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) functionality, enabling potential energy flow back to the grid when infrastructure supports it. Additionally, it includes a Terrain mode that automatically adjusts vehicle settings for low-grip surfaces such as snow, mud and sand.