EV9 highway range and real-world range

At a steady 120 km/h, we estimate the Kia EV9 Wind RWD covers about 369 km on a full charge, versus 491 km rated.

Rated (NRCan)Highway at 120 km/h (estimate)Winter at 0°C (estimate)Winter at −20°C (estimate)

EV9 highway range at 120 km/h

NRCan's tests show the Wind RWD using 27% more energy on the highway than in the city, so highway range is lower the combined rating. NRCan's highway cycle averages well under 100 km/h, so we take its highway figure and reduce it by 15% for 120 km/h. The EV9 ranks #18 of 30 on this estimate.

EV9 real-world range

Real-world range depends on speed, temperature, wheels and load. Mixed driving in mild weather usually lands near the rated 491 km. Sustained highway speeds pull it toward the 369 km estimate, and a cold highway trip can drop it further; see the EV9 winter range. For trip planning, most drivers use between 10% and 80% (charging stops) or 100% (leaving home) of the battery, which is about 273 to 352 km of highway driving.

Rated range: Natural Resources Canada Fuel Consumption Ratings, battery-electric vehicles 2012-2026 (updated March 9, 2026), 2026 model year unless noted. Estimates explained in how we estimate.