Canadian model reference
Kia
Kia's three-row electric SUV, with two battery sizes, rear- or all-wheel drive and Canadian pricing from $63,170 including freight, PDI and fees, according to MotorMouth's review notes. A research reference built around the questions EV shoppers ask, not a marketplace listing.
The EV9 is Kia's three-row electric SUV. The Light RWD uses a 76.1 kWh battery; the Wind RWD, Land AWD, GT-Line AWD and GT AWD use a 99.8 kWh battery. Every EV9 has an 800-volt system and the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port. The 2026 Canadian lineup runs from the Light RWD at $63,170 to the EV9 GT at $88,470, including freight, PDI and fees. Prices, output, charging, space and towing come from Zack and Andrea Spencer's MotorMouth review notes, with measurements published in inches and cubic feet converted to metric; range figures are Natural Resources Canada ratings.
Watch the review
Their first look at the EV9 GT, alongside the updated EV6.
From the MotorMouth YouTube channel, November 26, 2024, shown with YouTube's privacy-enhanced player.
Verified trim data
2026 Canadian prices as listed in MotorMouth's review notes, including freight, PDI and fees. Taxes are extra; ask the dealer for the all-in price and which EV rebates apply.
Data reference, October 24, 2026
| Question | Standard rangeLight RWD$63,170 | Long range RWDWind RWD$66,170 | Long range AWDLand and GT-LineFrom $68,170 | GTPerformance AWD$88,470 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceTrims and priceMotorMouth review notes. Includes freight, PDI and fees. | Light RWD $63,170 | Wind RWD $66,170 | Land AWD $68,170 GT-Line AWD $82,670 | GT AWD $88,470 |
| Battery and rangeBatteryMotorMouth review notes. | 76.1 kWh | 99.8 kWh | ||
| RangeNatural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, 2026 models. | 370 km (230 mi) | 491 km (305 mi) | 455 km (283 mi) 451 km (280 mi) (GT-Line) | 418 km (260 mi) |
| PerformanceOutputMotorMouth review notes. GT acceleration target: Kia Canada. | 218 hp, 258 lb-ft | 203 hp, 258 lb-ft | 379 hp, up to 516 lb-ft | 502 hp, 545 lb-ft 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a targeted 4.6 seconds |
| DriveMotorMouth review notes. | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | ||
| TowingMotorMouth review notes, when properly equipped. GT: also Kia Canada. | Up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) | Up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg) | ||
| ChargingChargingMotorMouth review notes. GT DC fast charging: Kia Canada. | 800-volt system, NACS port and 10.9 kW onboard charger; 10 to 80% in up to 9 hours on Level 2 depending on battery, about 24 minutes on a DC fast charger of up to 350 kW | |||
| PracticalitySeatingMotorMouth review notes. | Six or seven seats depending on trim; second-row one-touch tilt, fold and slide | |||
| Cargo spaceMotorMouth review notes. | 572 L (20.2 cu ft) behind the third row, 1,232 L (43.5 cu ft) behind the second row, 2,313 L (81.7 cu ft) overall, plus a 91 L (3.2 cu ft) front trunk | |||
| Standard on allMotorMouth review notes. | Dual 12.3-inch screens with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Digital Key 2.0, heated and ventilated front seats, smart power liftgate | |||
| WarrantyMotorMouth review notes. | 5 years or 100,000 km (62,137 mi) | |||
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Help me chooseWhat Canadian shoppers ask
Drawn from 822 EV9 comments posted since 2023 on the MotorMouth YouTube channel. Question themes sit apart from verified vehicle facts and help prepare a more useful test drive.
Price and value come up in 179 EV9 comments, more than any other topic apart from electric driving itself. MotorMouth's review notes list the 2026 EV9 from $63,170 for the Light RWD to $82,670 for the GT-Line AWD, with the EV9 GT at $88,470, all including freight, PDI and fees.
Ask the dealer for the full price with taxes, and confirm which federal and provincial EV rebates apply to the trim you choose.
Electric driving, range and charging come up in 277 comments, and towing in 17. The Light RWD uses the 76.1 kWh battery; the Wind RWD, Land AWD, GT-Line AWD and GT use the 99.8 kWh battery. When properly equipped, the RWD models tow up to 2,000 lb (907 kg) and the AWD models up to 5,000 lb (2,268 kg), according to MotorMouth's review notes.
If you tow a trailer or boat, ask the dealer for the towing rating of each trim you are considering, and about the hitch and wiring.
Winter driving and all-wheel drive come up in 27 EV9 comments. Natural Resources Canada rates the 2026 EV9 at 491 km (305 mi) of range for the Wind RWD, 455 km (283 mi) for the Land AWD, 451 km (280 mi) for the GT-Line AWD, 418 km (260 mi) for the GT and 370 km (230 mi) for the Light RWD.
Map your longest regular winter trip, including ski or cottage runs, and pick the trim that covers it with room to spare.
Every EV9 has an 800-volt system, the NACS port and a 10.9 kW onboard charger. MotorMouth's review notes list about 24 minutes from 10 to 80% on a DC fast charger of up to 350 kW, and up to 9 hours on Level 2 depending on battery size; Kia Canada says the GT charges from 10 to 80% in under 25 minutes. One 2026 GT-Line owner reported: "We did take a 1,300 mile road trip with Tesla and EA fast charging with no problems. No more ICE cars for us."
Ask which charging port and adapters come with the EV9 you choose, and price out a home Level 2 charger with your installation.
Space and seating come up in 21 comments. The EV9 seats six or seven depending on trim, with 572 L (20.2 cu ft) of cargo space behind the third row and 2,313 L (81.7 cu ft) overall, according to MotorMouth's review notes.
Bring car seats, strollers or hockey bags, check the seat layout of the trim you want, and have the whole family try the third row before you decide.
Styling is discussed in 115 EV9 comments, and plenty of viewers are fans of the boxy shape. One wrote: "I'm a huge fan of the EV9 and think Kia did an amazing job with the design."
See it in daylight, in the colour you want, before you decide.
Interior and tech come up in 46 comments, including the pop-out door handles. One owner shared a setting worth knowing: "You can set the handles to Approach Mode so they automatically unlock and pop out as you approach any door with the key in your pocket."
Ask the salesperson to set up a driver profile and the door handle settings on the test drive, so you see how it works day to day.
Power and performance come up in 35 comments. MotorMouth's review notes rate the long-range AWD models at 379 hp and the EV9 GT at 502 hp and 545 lb-ft, and Kia Canada targets 4.6 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) for the GT. A 2024 EV9 owner wrote: "We’ve had our 2024 EV9 for almost a year and love it. It’s great for families and love the tech and range!"
Drive a RWD and an AWD version on the same route, and try the regenerative braking settings before you decide.
Source ledger
Sources were retrieved on October 24, 2026. Specifications, equipment, price and availability can change. Confirm the exact Canadian build sheet before purchase.
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