How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Kia EV9

Land AWD configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.

Battery

99.8 kWh

Range

305 mi

Efficiency

2.6 mi/kWh

MSRP

$54,900

Kia EV9 is one of the highest-intent three-row EV searches in the U.S. because buyers are balancing family-size utility with energy-budget predictability. As a larger SUV, charging cost depends strongly on where you charge. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $68.44. At a full public-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same mileage is about $171.10.

Ideal For
  • Families moving from mid-size gas SUVs to a three-row EV and needing a realistic monthly charging budget.
  • Drivers comparing EV9 ownership cost at mostly-home charging vs public-heavy charging behavior.
  • Households planning school, commute, and weekend highway use where consistency matters more than one-off charging sessions.
  • Buyers deciding whether Level 2 home charging is essential for a larger battery three-row EV.

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Cost to Charge Kia EV9 at Home

Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.

Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
38.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$6.84
Cost per full charge
$17.96
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$68.44
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$821.29

Home Charging Breakdown

Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 380 kWh

Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 4,563 kWh

Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $2.28

EPA range per full charge: 305 miles

Cost to Charge Kia EV9 at Public Charging Stations

100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.

Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
38.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$17.11
Cost per full charge
$44.91
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$171.10
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$2,053.23

Public Charging Breakdown

Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $5.70

Extra monthly cost vs home: $102.66 higher

Extra annual cost vs home: $1,231.94 higher

Compared to gas baseline: spend $620.91/year more

Seasonal Charging Cost: Kia EV9

Mainstream pack profile (60-100 kWh). This band reflects most U.S. EVs. Seasonal cost variance is usually moderate, with trip pattern and charging timing as the largest levers.

Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.

Winter factor range

+12% to +30%

Factor band: 1.12x-1.30x baseline.

Summer factor range

+5% to +12%

Factor band: 1.05x-1.12x baseline.

Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)

Winter: $76.65-$88.97

Summer: $71.86-$76.65

Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)

Winter: $191.63-$222.43

Summer: $179.66-$191.63

Precondition when plugged in and calibrate with one full winter and summer billing cycle.

Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.

Charging Costs by State

Top 5 cheapest states for Kia EV9: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska

StateRateMonthly CostAnnual CostRank
North Dakota$0.11/kWh$41.83$501.90#1
Arkansas$0.12/kWh$45.63$547.53#2
Idaho$0.12/kWh$45.63$547.53#3
Missouri$0.12/kWh$45.63$547.53#4
Nebraska$0.12/kWh$45.63$547.53#5
Oklahoma$0.12/kWh$45.63$547.53#6
Iowa$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#7
Kentucky$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#8
Louisiana$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#9
Montana$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#10
Nevada$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#11
North Carolina$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#12
South Dakota$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#13
Tennessee$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#14
Utah$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#15
Washington$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#16
Wyoming$0.13/kWh$49.43$593.16#17
Georgia$0.14/kWh$53.23$638.78#18
Kansas$0.14/kWh$53.23$638.78#19
Mississippi$0.14/kWh$53.23$638.78#20
Arizona$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#21
Florida$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#22
Minnesota$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#23
New Mexico$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#24
Oregon$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#25
South Carolina$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#26
Virginia$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#27
West Virginia$0.15/kWh$57.03$684.41#28
Alabama$0.16/kWh$60.84$730.04#29
Colorado$0.16/kWh$60.84$730.04#30
Indiana$0.16/kWh$60.84$730.04#31
Texas$0.16/kWh$60.84$730.04#32
Delaware$0.17/kWh$64.64$775.67#33
Illinois$0.17/kWh$64.64$775.67#34
Ohio$0.17/kWh$64.64$775.67#35
Wisconsin$0.18/kWh$68.44$821.29#36
Maryland$0.20/kWh$76.05$912.55#37
Michigan$0.20/kWh$76.05$912.55#38
Pennsylvania$0.20/kWh$76.05$912.55#39
New Jersey$0.23/kWh$87.45$1,049.43#40
Vermont$0.23/kWh$87.45$1,049.43#41
Connecticut$0.25/kWh$95.06$1,140.68#42
Alaska$0.26/kWh$98.86$1,186.31#43
New Hampshire$0.26/kWh$98.86$1,186.31#44
New York$0.27/kWh$102.66$1,231.94#45
Maine$0.30/kWh$114.07$1,368.82#46
Massachusetts$0.31/kWh$117.87$1,414.45#47
Rhode Island$0.31/kWh$117.87$1,414.45#48
California$0.35/kWh$133.08$1,596.96#49
Hawaii$0.42/kWh$159.70$1,916.35#50

How Long Does It Take to Charge?

Level 1 (120V outlet)

Speed: 2-3 miles/hour

Time to full: 63-84 hours

Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage

Level 2 (240V home)

Speed: 14-20 miles/hour

Time to full: 10-14 hours

Best for: Daily home charging

DC Fast Charging

Speed: up to 210 kW (98 miles in 15 min)

Time to 80%: about 32 minutes

Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups

Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo

Full Specifications

Model Year2026
TrimLand AWD
Battery Size99.8 kWh
Range305 miles
Efficiency2.6 mi/kWh
Charging SpeedL1: 2-3 miles/hour; L2: 14-20 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 210 kW (98 miles in 15 min)
Seating7 seats
Categorysuv
MSRP$54,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to charge a Kia EV9 per month?

At $0.18/kWh home charging, EV9 is about $68.44 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $171.10 for the same monthly distance.

What is Kia EV9 charging cost per 100 miles?

Using current benchmark assumptions, EV9 runs near $6.84 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $17.11 per 100 miles on full public charging.

How much more does public charging cost for Kia EV9?

Compared with home-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $102.66 higher per month and about $1,231.94 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.

Is Level 2 home charging important for Kia EV9 owners?

For most households, yes. Level 2 home charging gives better overnight recovery for a larger three-row EV and makes monthly cost planning more stable than relying heavily on public sessions.

How long does Kia EV9 take to charge at home and DC fast stations?

Typical planning windows are around 63-84 hours on Level 1, 10-14 hours on Level 2, and about 32 minutes to 80% on DC fast charging when station and battery conditions are favorable.

Who is Kia EV9 best suited for from a charging-cost perspective?

EV9 is strongest for households that need three-row space and can keep most charging at home. With a 305-mile EPA range profile, charging mix discipline is the biggest lever for controlling yearly energy spend.

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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.