EV9 Earth RWD
Kia's flagship 7-seat SUV — 800V 240kW ultra-fast charging, V2L/V2H capability and commanding road presence for large Irish families.
⚙️ Technical specifications
| Battery capacity | 100 kWh |
| WLTP range | 563 km |
| Real-world range (Ireland) | ~448 km |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.4s |
| Top speed | 185 km/h |
| Torque | 350 Nm |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Max DC charge rate | 240 kW |
| Max AC charge rate | 11 kW |
| Connectors | CCS · Type 2 |
| Boot capacity | 333 L |
| Towing capacity | 2,500 kg |
| Seats | 7 |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,755 mm |
| Battery warranty | 7 years / 150,000 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 0 g/km |
Estimates based on mixed Irish motorway/urban driving. Actual range varies with speed, temperature, load and driving style.
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💰 Irish pricing & incentives
ℹ️ The SEAI Private Car Grant does not apply — list price exceeds the €65,000 grant threshold. Business buyers may still benefit from the BIK OMV deduction of €20,000 in 2026. Always verify at seai.ie.
| Estimated annual running costs (15,000km) | |
| Home/depot charging (€0.24/kWh) | ~€639 |
| Public charging (€0.49/kWh avg) | ~€1,306 |
| Motor tax | €120/yr |
| Saving vs petrol equivalent (€1.8/L) | ~€2,061/yr |
🚘 EV9 — All Trims & Pricing Ireland 2026
All prices are guide prices. Confirm current pricing with your authorised dealer.
| Model / Trim | Battery & Range | Price |
|---|---|---|
| EV9 Air RWD 76kWh Entry |
76kWh · 443km | €69,900 |
| EV9 Earth RWD 99.8kWh Most Popular |
100kWh · 563km | €77,500 |
| EV9 GT-Line AWD 99.8kWh AWD |
100kWh · 512km | €87,900 |
| EV9 GT AWD 99.8kWh Performance |
100kWh · 477km | €99,900 |
Prices include 23% VAT. Net prices shown after SEAI Private Car Grant (€3,500 where list price < €65,000) and VRT relief (capped at actual VRT due — 7% of OMSP, max €5,000 up to €40k, max €2,500 up to €50k, nil above €50k). Business buyers: SEAI car grant not available — VRT relief only. Always verify at seai.ie.
🇮🇪 EV9 on Irish routes
Based on estimated real-world Irish driving range (mixed motorway, regional and urban).
Based on ~448km estimated real-world range. Actual range varies with load, speed and conditions.
👥 Is the EV9 right for you?
| First-time EV buyer | ✅ Excellent choice |
| Family with children | ✅ 7 seats, 333L boot |
| Daily commuter (<100km) | ✅ Perfect |
| Intercity driving | ✅ Dublin–Cork on one charge |
| Towing (trailer/caravan) | ✅ Up to 2,500kg |
| Private buyer (SEAI + VRT) | ⚠️ Check eligibility at seai.ie |
| Company car / BIK saving | ⚠️ High-value car — check BIK basis with your accountant |
| AWD / off-road capability | ⚠️ FWD/RWD only |
⚡ Charging guide
| 🏠 7.4kW home wallbox (0–100%) | ~14h |
| 🏠 11kW three-phase (0–100%) | ~10h |
| ⚡ 50kW ESB ecars DC (10–80%) | ~84min |
| 🚀 240kW DC ultra-fast (10–80%) | ~18min |
| Connectors (DC) | CCS |
| Connectors (AC) | Type 2 |
Kia's EV6 and EV9 share Hyundai's E-GMP 800V platform — enabling 350kW ultra-rapid charging and V2L (Vehicle-to-Load). The EV3 uses a newer platform optimised for efficiency and affordability. All Kia EVs support CCS across all major Irish networks.
📐 Dimensions & practicality
| Length | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,755 mm |
| Boot capacity | 333 L |
| Towing (braked) | 2,500 kg |
| Seats | 7 |
| Battery warranty | 7 years / 150,000 km |
❓ Frequently asked questions — Kia EV9 Earth RWD
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