The Kia EV9 is a large seven-seat electric SUV that reached UK roads in early 2024. The GT-Line S was priced at £75,995 when launched, while a 2024 example now asks around £50,000. We explain the versions, recalls, lengthy warranty, realistic range and prices to pay. You will find a print-out checklist at the end.
- What you will find: nine out of ten used EV9s are top-spec GT-Line S models, with a 2024 example priced around £50,000.
- Long warranty: 7 years / 100,000 miles on the car and the battery, so every EV9 has years left.
- Check before you buy: completion of seat-bolt and brake-software recalls, plus any previous 12V battery issues.
- Think twice if parking space is tight: it exceeds five metres in length and is nearly two metres wide.
Which EV9 are you looking at?
All UK EV9s share the same 99.8 kWh battery and seven seats, except for the six-seat GT-Line S:
| Version | Power | Official range | At launch | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air | 204 PS | 349 miles | £64,995 | one motor, rear-wheel drive |
| GT-Line | 385 PS | 316 miles | £72,495 | two motors, four-wheel drive |
| GT-Line S | 385 PS | 313 miles | £75,995 | 6-seat (swivelling middle seats) from £78,745 |
Official ranges shown are Kia’s current figures. At launch, they were 336 miles for the Air and 308 for twin-motor versions. The high-performance EV9 GT arrived later and remains uncommon used. Complete specifications are on the EV9 page.
Realistic range
Our estimates for typical examples of each version use the battery-ageing model applied throughout the rest of EVcarsguide:
| Car | Summer | Year-round | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 GT-Line S | 255 miles | 225 miles | 189 miles |
| 2025 GT-Line S | 261 miles | 229 miles | 193 miles |
| 2025 Air (RWD) | 291 miles | 256 miles | 215 miles |
These assume mild-weather range of roughly 85% of the official figure with a healthy battery. Owners achieve slightly better results: UK reports describe around 300 miles in mild conditions, although considerably less during winter.
Battery Health Estimator
Estimated condition if buying used
NCMA chemistry - good longevity with proper charging habits
Estimates based on battery chemistry and age. Chemistry-based estimate. Actual health varies with charging habits, climate, and usage.
Charging
Home charging is supported at up to 11 kW, leaving a 7 kW wallbox around 15 hours to fill from nearly empty. The car supports 800-volt rapid chargers, accepting up to 210 kW, with owners reporting sustained high power until roughly 80%.
Warranty
Kia provides cover for the car and battery for 7 years or 100,000 miles from first registration, transferring to the subsequent owner:
- Registered 2023: covered to 2030, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
- Registered 2024: covered to 2031, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
- Registered 2025: covered to 2032, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
- Registered 2026: covered to 2033, or 100,000 miles if sooner.
Recalls
- Seat mounting bolts (R/2025/115): 1,179 EV9s produced between January 2023 and November 2024, encompassing most early examples. Seat bolts could be missing, requiring dealer inspection and refitting.
- Brake software (R/2024/406): 2,611 cars produced between March 2023 and October 2024. Repeated Remote Smart Parking Assist stops could increase stopping distances. Updated brake software resolves this.
- Drive unit (R/2024/276): three cars with a gear drive unit liable to grind or lock.
- Instrument display (R/2026/139): 242 cars produced from June to November 2025, remedied through a software update.
Check the specific car on GOV.UK’s recall checker and request a printed recall history from a Kia dealer.
Safety
The EV9 received five Euro NCAP stars in 2023.
What owners report
Drawing on around fifteen owner threads across UK and US forums:
- Space and comfort: the principal attraction for owners: seven usable seats, a spacious boot and a relaxed cabin for long journeys.
- Early faults: several owners describe electrical faults within the first months, most frequently a 12V battery draining overnight. Some report battery-module repairs lasting months while waiting for Korean parts.
- Dealers: lengthy parts delays and disappointing after-sales support feature repeatedly in owner reports.
- Niggles: tyre-pressure alerts, parking-sensor problems and software faults crop up repeatedly. Owners beyond 30,000 miles describe few issues after these were resolved.
- Driving: some consider the soft suspension floaty on uneven UK roads, and the car feels very large in car parks.
What to pay
New or delivery-mileage examples account for over a quarter of EV9 adverts, with new GT-Line S stock carrying a median asking price of £73,000. Only used examples appear in the table.
| Cars | Share of adverts | Median asking | Typical range | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT-Line S, 2024 | 16% | £49,995 | £45,402–£52,352 | 12,852 |
| GT-Line S, 2025 | 34% | £54,795 | £51,510–£57,882 | 6,594 |
| GT-Line S, 2026 | 39% | £58,553 | £56,264–£60,137 | 6,500 |
Treat these as asking prices rather than valuations. A 2024 GT-Line S has depreciated by around £26,000 against its launch price. Asking prices are similar for six-seat and seven-seat versions. Air and GT-Line examples are uncommon, so expect some searching.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have the seat-bolt and brake-software recalls been done?
- Has the car had any 12V battery, sensor or battery-module work?
- Which version is this car, and is it fitted with six or seven seats?
- Can the seller provide the Kia service history and supporting maintenance invoices?
The print-out checklist
Bring this to your viewing for the EV9-specific checks. Our general used EV buyer’s guide covers the checks relevant to every used electric car.
Alternatives worth a look
- VW ID. Buzz LWB: the alternative seven-seat electric people carrier. See our used ID. Buzz guide.
- Polestar 3: a luxurious five-seat SUV for comparable money used. See our used Polestar 3 guide.
- Tesla Model Y: a five-seat SUV offering a large boot and Supercharger network access. See our used Model Y guide.
- Kia EV6: the smaller sister model using the same 800-volt system. See our used EV6 guide.
Unsure whether it meets your driving needs? The EV Matchmaker matches the car against your own week, while the Used EV Finder shows the alternatives available within your budget.
Sources & further reading
- Kia UK – EV9 pricing
- Euro NCAP
- GOV.UK – Check if a vehicle has been recalled
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