2026 Kia EV9 Offers Price Cuts And More Range

The latest model year EV offers minor updates, including the new Nightfall Edition pack

The 2026 Kia EV9 has received a surprising price reduction along with an incremental bump to the range figures. EV9 has been an immensely successful product for the Korean auto giant. The flagship 3-row electric SUV from Kia has done reasonably well across various international markets in the last three years. In fact, it has been able to carve out a niche for itself globally. For now, let us delve into the specifics of the 2026 Kia EV9.

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2026 Kia EV9

The lineup starts, as before, at $54,900 before the $1,495 destination fee. However, as you go up the trim ladder, you begin to notice the price cuts. For instance, the EV9 Light Long Range now retails for $57,900, instead of $59,900. Similarly, the EV9 Land will retail for $68,900 for the 2026 model in comparison to $69,900 for the outgoing model. Finally, the EV9 GT-Line’s prices have gone down from $73,900 to $71,900.

Therefore, the $2,000 price drop is definitely exciting, but pleasantly surprising. It is not common among car marques to offer benefits while introducing a new model year. Moreover, there is a slight range increase, ranging from 1 mile (304 miles to 305 miles) in the Light Long Range trim to 10 miles (from 270 miles to 280 miles) in the GT-Line variant. Also, one can even opt for an option 7-seat configuration instead of a 6-seat layout at no extra cost.

Apart from that, the Nightfall Edition is for those who want the electric SUV in a sportier avatar. There are aesthetic alterations to achieve that. These include things like a gloss black skid plate, fascia accents, side sills, gloss black mirrors and roof rails, black badging, black 20-inch alloy wheels, and an exclusive Roadrider Brown paint. On the inside, there is a unique upholstery pattern and a Boost function, which raises the torque from 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) to 700 Nm (516 lb-ft).

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The marginally tweaked 2026 Kia EV9 surely keeps the product fresh to entice new customers. In all honesty, however, there was nothing much to improve in the 2025 model. The SUV has been impressing customers and car reviewers alike for the last couple of years. Still, making an incremental enhancement along with a decent cost reduction could really make things exciting for the potential buyers. Let us keep an eye out for how well the consumers embrace this news.