Used Kia EV9 for sale: everything you need to know
The Kia EV9 is one of the most practical electric SUVs on the market, combining seven-seat versatility with a spacious interior, generous equipment and an official range of more than 300 miles on some versions. Launched in the UK in 2023, it's an appealing alternative to more expensive premium electric SUVs, particularly if you need room for a large family.
With early examples now entering the used market, buying a second-hand Kia EV9 can make considerably more financial sense than paying the original list price. All versions come well equipped, while the choice of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, along with six- and seven-seat configurations, gives buyers plenty of flexibility.
The EV9 has relatively few direct rivals. The Volvo EX90 is another spacious seven-seat electric SUV, although it's generally more expensive, while the Mercedes-Benz EQB offers seven seats in a smaller package. The Peugeot E-5008 is another alternative worth considering, although neither matches the Kia's generous interior space. For buyers who regularly need to carry seven people and their luggage, electric MPVs such as the Volkswagen ID. Buzz are also worth a look.
Should you buy a Kia EV9?
As we’ve hinted at above there aren’t very many models shooting at the same target as Kia right now - in other words, a big seven-seat, electric SUV. So whether or not you’ve previously considered a Kia, the EV9 should probably be on your shortlist, as it offers something that’s difficult to get elsewhere.
At the time of writing the EV9 has only just hit the market which means it’ll be a little while before examples hit the used car forecourts with significant savings over new, though the EV9’s appeal will only grow when they do, as its expense is one of its only significant downsides.
Well, that and its sheer size - at five metres long and two metres without even considering those door mirrors, it’s about the size of a Range Rover, and needs similar thought and care when it comes to navigating tighter roads or parking in city centres. It drives like a big car too, but light steering, brisk performance and the low-slung battery helping to minimise body lean, all help reduce the intimidation factor.
Kia quotes a range of more than 300 miles for all EV9s, with the RWD versions nearly hitting 350 miles, though real-world range will naturally be a little lower. Charging will be an opportunity to appreciate the chunky styling and spacious modern cabin though - the EV9 stands out for more than just its size.
The Tesla Model X would probably have been the EV9’s most relevant alternative, but since it’s now offered only in left-hand drive, we suspect fewer people will buy new ones, making older (and thankfully right-hand drive) versions the only real option. The Volvo EX90 is another large seven-seat EV, but that starts at an even higher price than the Kia. There are several seven-seat electric van-based MPVs on the market too, if image is less of a factor than outright practicality.
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What’s the best used Kia EV9 model to buy?
You get the most for your money with the EV9 Air - by which we mean the same enormous vehicle. The Air does only come in rear-wheel drive format though, so if you want all-wheel drive whether or not you need more than the very generous quantity of kit already included in every EV9, you’ll need to find a GT-Line model instead. Just bear in mind that AWD models don’t go quite as far on a charge (though an official range of more than 300 miles still isn’t to be sniffed at).
Used Kia EV9 range and performance
Kia EV9 RWD: Rear-wheel drive versions of the EV9 have a 200PS electric motor powering the rear wheels, and a 99.8kWh battery pack supplying the juice. It gets from 0-62mph in 9.4 seconds, and has a quoted combined range of 349 miles. On the off chance you find a 350kW charger then a 10-80% top up could take as little as 24 minutes, but the 1h 23 minutes at 50kW is probably more representative.
Kia EV9 AWD: AWD models have double the motors, for a 378PS combined output and 0-62mph in 5.3 seconds. Range is 313 miles on 21-inch wheels and 315 miles on 20-inch wheels. Charging speeds are the same as the RWD.
What used Kia EV9 trim levels are available?
The Kia EV9 was originally offered in three UK trim levels: Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S. All are generously equipped, with seven seats as standard. The range-topping GT-Line S was also available as a six-seater, replacing the middle-row bench with two individual seats that can swivel to face the rear.
Kia EV9 Air: The entry-level model comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, a 12.3-inch digital driver display and a separate 5.3-inch climate control screen. Heated and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree parking camera and Highway Driving Assist 2 are also included. Air models have rear-wheel drive.
Kia EV9 GT-Line: Adds sportier exterior styling, larger alloy wheels, an electrically adjustable steering column, adaptive LED headlights and electrically adjustable front relaxation seats. GT-Line models also feature all-wheel drive. Wheel sizes can vary depending on the model year and specification.
Kia EV9 GT-Line S: The range-topping version adds 21-inch alloy wheels, a 14-speaker Meridian sound system, a head-up display and two sunroofs. It was available with either seven seats or six seats with swivelling second-row seats.
Equipment and trim availability can vary depending on the model year, so check the specification of any used Kia EV9 you're considering.
Used Kia EV9 dimensions and boot size
The Kia EV9's dimensions vary slightly depending on the trim level:
Length: 5,010mm (Air) or 5,015mm (GT-Line and GT-Line S)
Width: 1,980mm (excluding mirrors)
Height: 1,755mm (Air) or 1,780mm (GT-Line and GT-Line S)
The Kia EV9's boot capacity is:
333 litres with all six or seven seats in use
828 litres with the third-row seats folded
2,318 litres with the second and third rows folded (seven-seater)
2,393 litres with the second and third rows folded (six-seater)
The EV9 also has a front storage compartment under the bonnet, offering 90 litres in rear-wheel-drive models and 52 litres in all-wheel-drive versions.
Used Kia EV9 road tax
The Kia EV9 is no longer exempt from road tax, following changes to Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) introduced in April 2025. Under the current rules, all used EV9 models cost £200 a year to tax.
However, the EV9's original list price and registration date can make a significant difference. Models registered before 1 April 2025 are exempt from the expensive-car supplement, regardless of their original price.
For EV9 models registered from 1 April 2025, an additional £440 annual supplement applies if the original list price exceeded £50,000, including factory-fitted options. This brings the annual road tax bill to £640 for five years, starting with the second year of registration.
As the EV9 is an expensive electric SUV, it's particularly important to check the registration date before buying. For more information, read our guide to car road tax.
How much is it to insure a Kia EV9?
The EV9 might have a Kia badge on the front, but with insurance groups in the 45-50 range (with 50 being the maximum group possible), insuring it will be more like you’d expect of a high-end Audi or Mercedes. In fact, the Mercedes EQB, another seven-seat EV SUV, albeit a smaller one, sits in groups 46-50, so insuring the two is likely to cost a similar amount.
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