Charging & range Official source verified
Choose When the EV9 Charging Connector Locks
The connector-lock menu can keep a cable locked whenever connected, lock it only during charging or leave it unlocked.
Model-year configuration directory
Kia EV9 by year.
Select your exact year to see every EPA-tested powertrain and driveline configuration, official fuel economy and any owner-manual feature guides.
13 EPA configurationsU.S. catalog · 2024–2026Electric
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Which EV9 do you drive?
Every year below opens a complete EPA configuration guide. Powertrains are shown year by year because Hybrid, PHEV and EV availability changes over time.
Across verified years
Popular EV9 discoveries.
Cabin & comfort Official source verified
Keep the EV9 Cabin Powered While Parked
Utility Mode runs climate, lighting and infotainment from the high-voltage battery during a stationary stop and locks the vehicle in Park.
Towing & power Official source verified
Power External Devices With the EV9 V2L Connector
The exterior Vehicle-to-Load connector can supply AC power from the traction battery until the EV9 reaches a driver-selected battery reserve.
Charging & range Official source verified
Prepare the EV9 Battery for DC Fast Charging
Battery Conditioning can heat or cool the traction battery while driving toward a navigation-selected DC charger to support performance in hot or cold weather.
Charging & range Official source verified
Reduce EV9 AC Charging Current After Repeated Interruptions
A lower AC-current setting can stabilize charging when compatible equipment repeatedly interrupts a session, though the tradeoff is longer charge time.
Key fob & access Official source verified
Register the NFC Card Key With Both Smart Keys Present
Enable NFC Card Key in Digital Keys, place the card on the charging pad and save it so it can unlock and start the EV9.