MPGe is the distance a car covers on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Across 3 EPA ratings of the EV9 since 2024 it has averaged 89 MPGe, and the 2026 model trails the 99.7 MPGe average of other electric cars rated 2024–2026. The EPA's own annual figure for it is $850.
Every Kia EV9 version, compared
The Kia EV9 was rated in a single specification, so its consumption does not vary by version — only by model year. Yearly cost assumes 12,000 miles at $0.17 a kilowatt-hour.
| Version | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Years | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric | 100 / 78 | 2024–2026 | $773 |
What that actually costs
Against its rivals in the same model years, the Tesla Model X is rated 101.5 MPGe, the Honda Prologue 104 MPGe and the Audi e-tron 115 MPGe, next to 89 MPGe for the 2026 EV9. The EV9 costs the most of them to run: $175 a year more than the Audi e-tron.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy use (2026) | 37.9 kWh per 100 miles |
| Cost per mile | $0.064 |
| Charging per year | $773 |
| Charging over five years | $3,865 |
| Against other Electric cars, 2024–2026 | +$83 a year |
| EPA's own estimate | $850 a year |
City or highway — who is this car for
The 2026 Kia EV9 does better in town than out of it: 100 in the city against 78 on the highway, $194 a year in favor of city driving.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| City (2026) | 100 MPGe | $687 a year if you only drive in town |
| Highway | 78 MPGe | $881 a year if you mostly commute |
| Gap | -22 MPGe (-22%) | Reversed — it does better in town than on the open road |
How the EV9 changed over the years
Combined figure across the 3 model years the EV9 was rated in, all of them at 89 MPGe.
| Model year | Combined MPGe | City / Highway | Versions offered | Charging per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100 / 78 | 1 | $773 | |
| 2025 | 100 / 78 | 1 | $773 | |
| 2024 | 100 / 78 | 1 | $773 |
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How we count
This page rests on 3 EPA ratings of the Kia EV9 — 1 engine across 2024–2026. The mileage is EPA's laboratory figure, unchanged; the yearly bill is ours, at 12,000 miles and $0.17 a kilowatt-hour, against EPA's own estimate of $850. Full method.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 Kia EV9 rated at?
89 MPGe combined, 100 city and 78 highway, per EPA. Across every year since 2024 the EV9 has averaged 89 MPGe.
Is the 2026 EV9 more efficient than the 2025?
About the same: 89 against 89 MPGe combined.
Does the EV9 get better efficiency than the Tesla Model X?
No: 89 MPGe for the 2026 EV9 against 101.5 for the 2026 Tesla Model X, about $96 a year more to run.
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