Kia raises 2027 EV9 price by $90 to $54,990 with minor trim upgrades
By Eve
Kia has announced the 2027 EV9 three row electric SUV will start at $54,990, up $90 from the 2026 model, with the base Light trim offering 230 miles of range from a 76.1 kWh battery. Higher trims use a 99.8 kWh battery delivering up to 305 miles in rear wheel drive variants, while all wheel drive models offer 280 to 283 miles. The Wind trim now includes black 19 inch wheels and Glossy Black paint as standard, and the Land trim now bundles the previously optional Nightfall Edition Package at $69,990, $500 less than the 2026 Land Nightfall Edition.
Why it matters
The minimal price increase and standardisation of features on mid tier trims signal Kia's effort to maintain competitive positioning in the three row electric SUV segment, relevant for fleet buyers and charging infrastructure planners targeting family oriented EV adoption. The range figures of 230 to 305 miles inform site planning for destination and corridor charging networks serving this vehicle class.
Source
- Original title
- “The 2027 Kia EV9 costs $90 more, but at least you get a few extras”
- Published
- 27 October 2026
- Updated
- 29 October 2026
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- evchargingstations.com · insideevs.com
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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- Kia
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