Used Kia EV9 for sale: everything you need to know

In just a few short years, Kia’s flagship model has gone from the Kia Stinger, a sleek saloon in the £30,000 range, to the new EV9 - a luxury electric SUV starting at double that. That’s an impressive jump, but the EV9 is an impressive car.

As the EV9 was launched in 2023 it may be a while before you can save a significant amount by buying used, but it’s worth keeping an eye on anyway, being hugely versatile, offering a long range (more than 300 miles, on paper at least), and coming with plenty of equipment.

Probably the closest alternatives to the EV9 are the new Volvo EX90, though that’s a lot more expensive, and the Tesla Model X, but newer versions of that are left-hand drive only. The Mercedes MQB fits the seven-seat EV SUV description, but isn’t as spacious as the Kia - so for people-carrying capacity, van-based EV MPVs are the only real alternatives.

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 EV9 has so far been offered in three trim levels, and befitting a car that sits at the very top of the maker’s range, all are very well equipped. All models get seven seats as standard, though only the top GT-Line S is also available with a six-seat configuration, with a pair of swivelling middle-row seats rather than the three-seat bench of seven-seat versions.

• The Kia EV9 Air includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, a 12.3-inch driver display, a 5.3-inch screen for the climate control alone, heated and ventilated front seats, highway driving assist, and a 360-degree around view camera. It is only available in RWD form.
• The Kia EV9 GT-Line steps up to 21-inch alloys, electric steering column adjustment, GT-Line exterior styling, LED adaptive headlights, power-adjustable ‘premium relaxation’ seats, and extra safety and driver assistance features.
• The Kia EV9 GT-Line S adds a 14-speaker Meridian sound system, a tilt and slide sunroof, and a head-up display. Available in both six and seven seat variants.

Used Kia EV9 dimensions and boot size

The Kia EV9’s dimensions are:

• Length: 5010-5015mm
• Width: 1980mm (without mirrors)
• Height: 1755-1780mm

The Kia EV9’s boot size is:

• 312/333 litres (six/seven seater, all seats up)
• 828 litres (five seat mode)
• 2318 litres (two seat mode, to roof)

Used Kia EV9 road tax

It almost seems like cheating that a car as large as the Kia EV9 can be free to tax, but as an electric vehicle, VED or ‘road tax’ is currently rated at zero. The EV9’s high brand new price isn’t a factor here either.

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.

Read our full Kia EV9 review