Kia raised the base EV9 by just $90 for 2027, and the bigger story sits one rung up. The 2027 Kia EV9 price list Kia America released on Oct. 27 starts at $54,990, but the Light Long Range at $57,990 is the trim most families should buy. It adds 75 miles of range for $3,000, and no other EV9 delivers more miles per dollar.
Quick answer: The 2027 Kia EV9 starts at $54,990 for the Light Short Range and tops out at $71,990 for the GT-Line, before a $1,645 destination charge. The Land trim now includes the former Nightfall Edition package as standard and makes 516 lb-ft of torque, up from 379 lb-ft.
What is the 2027 Kia EV9 price for each trim?
These MSRPs come from Kia America’s Oct. 27 pricing release and exclude the $1,645 destination charge.
- Light (Short Range): $54,990
- Light (Long Range): $57,990
- Wind: $64,090
- Land: $69,990
- GT-Line: $71,990
Add destination and the cheapest EV9 lands at $56,635. Electrek reported on Oct. 27 that the base price is up $90 over the 2026 model, while Autoblog puts the Land’s increase at $1,090. Kia says the 2027 Land still costs $500 less than a 2026 Land Nightfall Edition.
Which EV9 gives you the most range for the money?
Divide each trim’s price by its estimated range from Kia’s 2027 EV9 spec sheet and a clear winner appears. Our math uses MSRP before destination.
- Light Short Range: 230 miles, about $239 per mile
- Light Long Range: 305 miles, about $190 per mile
- Wind: 283 miles, about $226 per mile
- Land: 283 miles, about $247 per mile
- GT-Line: 280 miles, about $257 per mile
The Long Range wins because it pairs the 99.8-kWh battery with a single 201-hp rear motor. One motor means less weight and fewer drivetrain losses, so more of the pack goes to distance. The Short Range uses a smaller 76.1-kWh pack with a 215-hp motor, and it gives up 75 miles to save you $3,000.
Range isn’t the only cost. The two Light trims are rated to tow just 2,000 pounds with trailer brakes, per Kia’s spec sheet. The Wind is rated for 3,500 pounds and the Land and GT-Line for 3,500–5,000 pounds depending on equipment. If you pull a 3,000-pound camper, the Light Long Range is off the list no matter how good its math looks.
Is the Land’s torque bump worth $5,900 over the Wind?
Only if you want the look. Both AWD trims make 379 hp, and Kia’s spec sheet rates the Land at 516 lb-ft against 443 lb-ft for the Wind in its standard setting. Autoblog reported a claimed 0–60 mph time of five seconds for the Land and GT-Line. Range is identical at 283 miles.
What the extra $5,900 mostly buys is the Nightfall Edition content: a black headliner with unique seat stitching inside, and gloss black trim outside. Autoblog valued that package at $1,500 when it was optional. The torque is a free bonus on top, not a reason to step up.
Charging doesn’t change between trims. Kia lists a 10–80% DC fast charge in about 24 minutes on a 350-kW charger for the big battery, and 8 hours 45 minutes on an 11-kW home charger. Electrek reports every 2027 EV9 has a built-in NACS port for Tesla Superchargers.
How does the EV9 compare with the Ioniq 9 and Highlander EV?
Hyundai’s Ioniq 9 is the closest rival on price. Hyundai’s website lists it from $58,955 before freight, which is $965 more than an EV9 Light Long Range. Check which model year the dealer is quoting, because Car and Driver still lists 2027 Ioniq 9 prices as estimates.
Toyota’s new Highlander EV is the wild card. Autoblog reported on Oct. 27 that it’s due early in 2027 with up to 315 miles of range and up to 338 hp in AWD form. Toyota hasn’t announced a price, so any comparison is a guess until it does.
There’s also the outgoing car. Electrek reported Kia is offering up to $10,000 off the 2026 EV9 to clear stock. If the trim you want is still on a lot, that discount is worth far more than anything Kia changed for 2027.
For more three-row EV options, see our coverage of the 2027 Lexus TZ three-row EV and the delayed EV9 GT performance model. If a plug-in hybrid suits your driving better, the 2027 Kia Sorento PHEV pricing is worth a look.
The 2027 Kia EV9 price story comes down to one number: $190 per mile of range for the Light Long Range, the lowest in the lineup. Unless you tow more than 2,000 pounds or need all-wheel drive, that’s the trim to buy, and a discounted 2026 model could beat it.
2027 Kia EV9 price questions
How much is the 2027 Kia EV9?
The 2027 Kia EV9 starts at $54,990 MSRP for the Light Short Range and climbs to $71,990 for the GT-Line, according to Kia America. A $1,645 destination charge applies to every trim, so the cheapest EV9 costs $56,635 before taxes and dealer fees. Three trims sit in between.
What is the range of the 2027 Kia EV9?
Kia’s spec sheet lists 230 miles for the Light Short Range and 305 miles for the rear-drive Light Long Range, the longest in the lineup. The all-wheel-drive Wind and Land are rated at 283 miles and the GT-Line at 280 miles. Real-world range drops in cold weather and at highway speeds.
Can the Kia EV9 use Tesla Superchargers?
Yes. Electrek reports every 2027 EV9 comes with a built-in NACS charging port, so you can plug into Tesla Superchargers without an adapter. On a 350-kW fast charger, Kia says the long-range battery charges from 10% to 80% in about 24 minutes. Supercharger speeds may differ from that figure.