Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is a fully electric upper large SUV that went on sale in New Zealand in September 2023. Four variants are available, the Light, Earth, GT-Line and GT, priced from $110,790 to $149,790, making it the second most affordable electric upper large SUV on sale in New Zealand.
WLTP range is 443 km on the Light and up to 510 km on the GT, from batteries of 76.1 to 99.8 kWh.
Kia EV9 GT (2026)
Kia EV9 GTThe GT is a high performance version. It includes: Virtual Gear Shift System (VGS), Electronic Controlled Suspension (ECS). Unlike other trims with 7 seats, it has a 6 Seater Layout: 2nd Row Premium Relaxation Seats (Captain Chairs) with Massage Function and Armrest Digital Control Panel.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV9 Earth (2023)
Kia EV9 EarthThe MY26 version had a slight price increase (late 2025).
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV9 Light (2023)
Kia EV9 LightThe MY26 version (late 2025) saw a price increase.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Kia EV9 GT-Line (2023)
Kia EV9 GT-LineThe MY26 version (late 2025) had a slight price increase.
Performance
Range & Efficiency
Battery & Charging
Battery
DC fast charging
AC charging
Dimensions & Weight
Storage & Towing
Cross-shopping?
Here are some other EVs, like the Kia EV9 Light, that might be worth a look.
Similar price, 7 seats, bigger boot and 90 km more range.
RANGE
535 km
POWER
235 kW
PRICE
$104,990
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Slightly pricier 7-seat people mover with AWD and more power.
RANGE
480 km
POWER
275 kW
PRICE
$115,990
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Cheaper, top seller, quicker with more range and more boot space.
RANGE
580 km
POWER
461 kW
PRICE
$95,900
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Cheaper, strong seller, AWD with more range and 2000 kg towing.
RANGE
543 km
POWER
475 kW
PRICE
$94,990
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Same price, bigger battery and 187 km more range, but 5 seats.
RANGE
630 km
POWER
200 kW
PRICE
$109,900
* DriveawayHow many Kia EV9 have been sold in NZ?
There have been 311 registered to date (all NZ new).
