Comparison between:
- 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD
- 2026 KIA EV9 Light Long Range RWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD | 2026 KIA EV9 Light Long Range RWD | |
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| Trim | Light RWD | Light Long Range RWD |
| Model year | 2026 (MY26) | 2026 (MY26) |
| Market | North America | North America |
| Price | USD 54,900 (USA, Jul 2025) | USD 57,900 (USA, Jul 2025) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ebony Black | Panthera Metal Glacial White Pearl Ivory Silver Ebony Black |
| Interior colors | Black Dark Grey | Black Dark Grey |
| Number of doors | 5 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 7 | 7 / 6 |
| Length | 197.2 in 5009 mm | 197.2 in 5009 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 77.9 in 1979 mm | 77.9 in 1979 mm |
| Height | 68.9 in 1750 mm | 68.9 in 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase | 122.0 in 3099 mm | 122.0 in 3099 mm |
| Front track | 67.0 in 1702 mm | 67.0 in 1702 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in 1714 mm | 67.5 in 1714 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 871 mm | 34.3 in 871 mm |
| Rear overhang | 40.9 in 1039 mm | 40.9 in 1039 mm |
| Approach angle | 20 ° | 20 ° |
| Departure angle | 22.8 ° | 22.8 ° |
| Clearance | 7.0 in 178 mm | 7.0 in 178 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 39.6 in 1006 mm |
| Rear headroom | 39.8 in 1011 mm | 39.8 in 1011 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 61.6 in 1565 mm | 61.6 in 1565 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 60.0 in 1524 mm | 60.0 in 1524 mm |
| Front hip room | 59.4 in 1509 mm | 59.4 in 1509 mm |
| Rear hip room | 57.9 in 1471 mm | 57.9 in 1471 mm |
| Front legroom | 41.4 in 1052 mm | 41.4 in 1052 mm |
| Rear legroom | 42.8 in 1087 mm | 42.8 in 1087 mm |
| Passenger volume | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 | 4497.0 l 158.81 ft3 4.50 m3 |
| Total volume | - | 4540.0 l 160.33 ft3 4.54 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 | 572.0 l 20.20 ft3 0.57 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 | 2314.0 l 81.72 ft3 2.31 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | 90.6 l 3.20 ft3 0.09 m3 | 90.6 l 3.20 ft3 0.09 m3 |
| Curb weight | 5108.11 lb 2317 kg | 5326.37 lb 2416 kg |
| Payload | 1307.34 lb 593 kg | 1351.43 lb 613 kg |
| GVWR | 6415.45 lb 2910 kg | 6677.8 lb 3029 kg |
| Towing capacity | 2001.8 lb 908 kg | 2001.8 lb 908 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.28 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Company | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 4400 - 9000 rpm | 4200 - 8000 rpm |
| Torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | 0 - 4200 rpm | 0 - 4000 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 160 kW 214.6 hp 217.5 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Total system torque | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb | 350 Nm 35.7 kgm 258.1 ft-lb |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h | 118.1 mph 190.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 8.20 s | - |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 7.70 s | 8.80 s |
| Additional information | with 1-ft rollout - 7.4 s 19-44 mph - 2.9 s 37-62 mph - 4.5 s 50-75 mph - 6.0 s | with 1-ft rollout - 8.5 s 19-44 mph - 3.2 s 37-62 mph - 5.2 s 50-75 mph - 7.1 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 230.5 mi / 371.0 km | EPA, CMB: 305.1 mi / 491.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 88 MPGe EPA, HWY: 76 MPGe | EPA, CTY: 100 MPGe EPA, CMB: 89 MPGe EPA, HWY: 78 MPGe |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 12.5 m 41.01 ft | 12.5 m 41.01 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.93 | 2.93 |
| Additional information | Power assisted | Power assisted |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) |
| Axle ratio | 13.16 | 13.16 |
| Additional information | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack-Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link | Independent Multi-link |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.2 in 360 mm | 14.2 in 360 mm |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.6 in 345 mm | 13.6 in 345 mm |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 8Jx19 | 8Jx19 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 255/60R19 | 255/60R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 76.1 kWh | 99.8 kWh |
| Battery capacity in Ah | 120.6 Ah | 180.9 Ah |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Motor Group | Hyundai Motor Group |
| Type | NCM (NMC) | NCM (NMC) |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (LiNiCoMnO2) |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V - 3.7 V | 3.6 V - 3.7 V |
| Cell max charge voltage | 4.2 V | 4.2 V |
| Cell min discharge voltage | 2.5 V - 3 V | 2.5 V - 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 632 V | 552 V |
| Energy density | 200.7 Wh/kg | 263.3 Wh/kg |
| Weight | 1021.4 lb 463.3 kg | 1226.87 lb 556.5 kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Thermal Management | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning | Liquid-based coolant circulation Battery pre-conditioning |
| Additional information | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah | 400V-800V charging infrastructure support 12V battery capacity - 60 Ah |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Type 1 CCS1 | Type 1 CCS1 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW | AC 11 kW DC 50 kW DC 350 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 350 kW, 0:20 DC 50 kW, 1:03 AC 11 kW, 6:45 | DC 350 kW, 0:24 DC 50 kW, 1:23 AC 11 kW, 8:45 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | - |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) | Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) |
| 2026 KIA EV9 Light RWD | 2026 KIA EV9 Light Long Range RWD |