How strongly 5 sources agree — expert labs and real owners, with community voices weighted heavier. Not one reviewer’s opinion; the pattern across all of them.
- Genuine 7-seat capacity with 42+ inches of rear legroom — beats Cadillac Escalade
- 800V architecture charges 10-80% in ~24 minutes at 350kW DC charger
- V2L bidirectional power works during home outages, camping, and tailgating
- Starting at $56,395 — pricier than gas equivalents like the Telluride
- Not currently eligible for $7,500 federal EV tax credit (US-built version in progress)
- Frunk is too small for anything except the charging cable
“I just hit the car show and the Kia EV9 really stood out for awesome leg room for both passengers and driver (if at the expense of some cargo room).”r/whatcarshouldIbuy
What owners love
- Genuine 7-seat capacity with 42+ inches of rear legroom — beats Cadillac Escalade
- 800V architecture charges 10-80% in ~24 minutes at 350kW DC charger
- V2L bidirectional power works during home outages, camping, and tailgating
- Low step-in height makes car seat installation and kid loading easy
The recurring gripe
- Starting at $56,395 — pricier than gas equivalents like the Telluride
- Not currently eligible for $7,500 federal EV tax credit (US-built version in progress)
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