Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 is a full-size, three-row electric SUV sold in India in a single, fully loaded GT-Line AWD trim priced at Rs 1,29,91,312 ex-showroom, built for affluent families who want a flagship six-seat EV with an ARAI-claimed range of 561 km and genuine long-distance comfort. There is no lower-priced version to step down into, and no independently tested real-world range figure exists yet, so every range claim here is the ARAI number, not a proven daily-driving one.
Is the Kia EV9 right for you?
Best for
- Families of five to six who want reclining, massaging second-row captain seats for long highway trips rather than short city hops
- Buyers with an 11 kW AC home wallbox (or workplace charging) who will occasionally use a 350 kW DC charger for the ~24-minute 10-80% top-up
- Buyers who want the most comprehensively equipped SUV on sale in India, ADAS L2 across 27 features, 10 airbags, a Trinity panoramic display and OTA updates, without comparing trims
- Someone buying the EV9 as a flagship second or third car for touring, not as a daily city runabout
Think twice if
- Buyers with a budget under roughly Rs 1.3 crore - there is no smaller-battery or lower trim EV9 to choose instead
- Anyone who drives mostly in dense city traffic or tight parking, where the EV9's large footprint becomes a genuine handling and parking problem
- Buyers counting on the 24-minute 10-80% charge time as routine - 350 kW chargers capable of using the EV9's 800V platform fully are still uncommon outside major highways and metros
- Range-anxious buyers who want independently verified real-world numbers - only the 561 km ARAI-claimed figure exists for the EV9 in India today
EVz Score: 4.6 / 10 Fair
Computed from catalogue data, not opinion, for the GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) variant (the model's best). Range-based components use the claim adjusted by the segment's measured average shortfall, never the raw claim. How the score works.
Available colours
5 exterior colours offered. Swatches are approximate on-screen representations, not official paint codes, and availability can vary by variant.
Variants, specs, on-road price and running cost
Charging: 10-80% in ~24 min on 350kW DC; 11 kW AC home wallbox charging. Supports 400V and 800V. V2L output 3.68 kW.
- Ex-showroom₹1,29,91,312
- Road tax waived for EVs₹0
- Registration waived for EVs₹0
- Insurance (est.)₹4,54,696
EV road tax & registration are waived in Delhi.
At Rs 8/kWh vs Rs 105/litre, 6 km/kWh. Model your own commute in the savings calculator.
Charging and living with it
Charging: 10-80% in ~24 min on 350kW DC; 11 kW AC home wallbox charging. Supports 400V and 800V. V2L output 3.68 kW.. Most owners charge overnight at home; plan public or workplace charging for longer trips. Because the EV9 is sold in just one fully loaded GT-Line AWD trim, there's no variant ladder to weigh, the only real choices are colour and accessories. Day to day, an 11 kW AC home wallbox is the practical charging routine; the 350 kW DC fast charge (10-80% in about 24 minutes) is best treated as a highway-trip capability, since chargers powerful enough to use the EV9's 800V platform fully are still limited to select highways and metro hubs in India.
5-year cost of ownership
Based on 40 km/day, the Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD (99.8 kWh) costs about ₹1,600/month to run versus ₹8,400/month for a comparable petrol car, a saving of ₹82,733/year at July 2026 prices.
| Monthly | Annual | 5-year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | ₹8,400 | ₹1,02,200 | ₹5,11,000 |
| EV | ₹1,600 | ₹19,467 | ₹97,335 |
| You save | ₹6,800 | ₹82,733 | ₹4,13,665 |
Assumes 15 km/l petrol, 6 km/kWh EV, ₹105/l petrol and ₹8/kWh electricity, 40 km/day. Figures as of July 2026.
Strengths
- Genuine three-row, six-seat cabin with reclining/massage second-row captain seats
- Large 99.8 kWh battery with 561 km ARAI range
- 800V platform allows 10-80% DC fast charge in about 24 minutes on a 350kW charger
- Powerful dual-motor AWD (about 379 bhp, 700 Nm)
- Extensive kit: ADAS L2 with 27 features, 10 airbags, Trinity panoramic display, V2L, OTA updates
Watch-outs
- Priced near 1.3 crore ex-showroom, a very narrow luxury audience
- Sold in a single GT-Line AWD trim with no lower-cost option
- Large footprint makes it cumbersome in tight Indian city conditions
- Charging network capable of full 350kW speeds is still limited in India
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FAQ
Does the Kia EV9 come in more than one variant or battery size?
No. In India it is sold in a single trim, the GT-Line AWD with a 99.8 kWh battery, priced at Rs 1,29,91,312 ex-showroom. There is no smaller-battery, rear-wheel-drive, or lower-spec option to pick between.
What is the real-world range of the Kia EV9?
There is no independently tested real-world figure available yet. Kia's ARAI-claimed range is 561 km on a full charge; expect a real-world number in typical driving, with AC running and highway speeds, to come in meaningfully below that lab figure.
How fast does the Kia EV9 charge?
On a 350 kW DC fast charger, Kia states 10-80% takes about 24 minutes, thanks to the 800V platform (it also works with 400V chargers). At home, an 11 kW AC wallbox is the realistic everyday routine, and the EV9 can even power external devices through its 3.68 kW V2L output.
Is the Kia EV9 worth it against other seven-seaters at this price?
At close to Rs 1.3 crore, the EV9 sits alongside luxury ICE SUVs and rival EVs, but few of them combine a genuine six-seat cabin with reclining, massaging second-row captain seats, a 99.8 kWh battery, and 800V ultra-fast charging in one car. The value case rests on wanting that specific combination, not on being the cheapest option in its class.
How safe and well-equipped is the Kia EV9?
It comes with Level 2 ADAS across 27 features, 10 airbags, a Trinity panoramic display spanning the dashboard, and over-the-air software updates, putting it among the most comprehensively equipped SUVs sold in India regardless of powertrain.
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