The 2025 Kia EV9 Long Range RWD is a seriously impressive, boxy three-row electric SUV, landing in the US as a proper family hauler. This rear-wheel-drive variant prioritizes cruising distance, making it a standout choice for those big family road trips. It’s packed with tech and offers a surprisingly plush experience. You're looking at around $59,200 new for this configuration, with used examples appearing near $41,870. It’s a head-turner that’s practical too!
For 2025, the big news for the already fresh EV9 Long Range RWD is its US-market readiness, including the super convenient NACS (Tesla-style) charge port alongside the standard CCS1. This means plugging into a wider array of fast chargers just got easier! Plus, with US production now ramping up in Georgia, expect better availability. While it launched in 2023, the 2025 model solidifies its features, ensuring you get Kia's latest and greatest in this stylish electric family wagon.
Rocking Kia's "Opposites United" design, the EV9 Long Range RWD looks like it drove straight out of the future! Its chunky, upright stance and distinctive "Digital Tiger Face" with striking LED lights give it massive road presence. This trim keeps things sleek and emphasizes its practical shape. Key dimensions are a substantial 197.2 inches long, 77.9 inches wide (mirrors tucked!), and 69.1 inches tall, making it a big, bold statement on wheels. It's less about bling, more about cool, clean lines.
Step inside the EV9 Long Range RWD, and you're greeted by a properly spacious and airy cabin, often featuring sustainable materials for a modern, eco-chic vibe. It comfortably seats 6 or 7, depending on configuration, with oodles of room for everyone. Cargo? You bet! There's a useful 20.2 cubic feet in the trunk, expanding to a massive 84.5 cubic feet with seats down, plus a handy 3.2 cubic foot frunk. Twin panoramic screens dominate the dash, running Kia’s slick infotainment with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Long Range RWD EV9 isn't a rocket ship, but its single 150 kW Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor delivers a smooth 258 lb-ft of torque, getting you from 0-60 mph in a respectable 8.8 seconds. It’s all about comfortable cruising, with a plush ride perfect for family duties. The rear-wheel-drive setup provides balanced handling. Kia’s i-Pedal allows for one-pedal driving, and the regenerative braking is well-tuned, making for a serene and efficient drive about town or on the highway.
This EV9 packs a hefty 96 kWh usable battery, delivering a Green Cars Compare calculated real-world range of around 293 miles – plenty for most adventures! Efficiency is a solid 3.05 mi/kWh. At home, the standard 10.9 kW AC charger will juice it up overnight. Out and about, its 800V architecture means lightning-fast DC charging at up to 210 kW, zapping the battery from 10-80% in under 25 minutes. You get both CCS Type 1 and NACS ports, plus handy Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability.
Safety is paramount in the EV9, which boasts a 5-star Euro NCAP rating and is expected to score highly in US tests. Kia’s comprehensive Drive Wise suite comes standard on the Long Range RWD, packing features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go. More advanced systems like Highway Driving Assist 2 and a surround-view monitor are often available, making this a reassuringly safe family chariot.
Kia rolls out the red carpet with its warranty, offering a fantastic 10-year/100,000-mile plan for the battery and EV powertrain components, plus a 5-year/60,000-mile basic limited warranty. This industry-leading coverage gives awesome peace of mind. While Kia doesn't typically offer widespread complimentary maintenance like some rivals, their EVs are known for reliability, meaning fewer trips to the dealer anyway. Just charge up and enjoy the ride!
