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With 4,609 currently licensed in the UK, the Kia EV9 is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the EV9 5 stars in 2023, with 91% adult occupant and 86% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £1,500 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £125/month or 19p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2023
Monthly Cost
£125
est. annual total
New From
£26,000
Euro NCAP tested the EV9 in 2023 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
91%
Child Occupant
86%
Pedestrian
82%
Safety Assist
84%
There are 5 known DVSA recalls affecting the Kia EV9. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/115
Due to an error by a plant assembly worker some of the seat mounting bolts may be missing in the subject vehicles. Seats with missing seat mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions potentially resulting in injuries in case of a crash.
Build dates: 2023-01-07 to 2024-11-12
R/2025/115
Due to an error by a plant assembly worker some of the seat mounting bolts may be missing in the subject vehicles. Seats with missing seat mounting bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during certain collisions potentially resulting in injuries in case of a crash.
Build dates: 2023-01-07 to 2024-11-12
R/2024/406
On affected vehicles the manufacturer has determined that due to an error with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software repeated Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) stops may result in extended stopping distances while using RSPA.
Build dates: 2023-03-10 to 2024-10-15
R/2024/406
On affected vehicles the manufacturer has determined that due to an error with the Integrated Electronic Brake (IEB) software repeated Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA) stops may result in extended stopping distances while using RSPA.
Build dates: 2023-03-10 to 2024-10-15
R/2024/276
On affected vehicles due to Improper torque applied to the Gear Drive Unit during assembly by the differential gear supplier they may exhibit a grinding noise while driving which can result in a loss of motive power and/or cause the differential to lock up.
Build dates: 2023-05-19 to 2024-05-01
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Kia EV9 are estimated at around £1,500 per year, or £125 per month.
Fuel
£0
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,050
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
Battery
100 kWh
Range (WLTP)
336 mi
Motor
150 kW
201 bhp
Drive
RWD
Rapid charge: 24 min (10-80%) | Home charge: 8h (0-100%)
Starting from £26,000 new, a Kia EV9 typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £19,500 | −£6,500 |
| 2 years | 64% | £16,600 | −£9,400 |
| 3 years | 56% | £14,600 | −£11,400 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,150 | −£12,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,100 | −£13,900 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,250 | −£14,750 |
| 7 years | 41% | £10,550 | −£15,450 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,050 | −£15,950 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,550 | −£16,450 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,050 | −£16,950 |
There are currently 4,609 licensed and 21 SORN EV9s in the UK (4,630 total). This makes it a rare vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the EV9 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2023. It scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 86% for child occupant protection, 82% for vulnerable road users, and 84% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old EV9 are estimated at around £1,500 per year (£125/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 5 known safety recalls affecting the EV9. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new EV9 starts from around £26,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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