Kia hasn't released details about the EV9 GT's battery or driving range, but we think it could use the new 110.3-kWh pack ...

2026 Kia EV9 GT Is A 501-HP Family Hauler With An Electronically Controlled Suspension. Kia says the three-row electric SUV can hustle to 60 mph in less than five seconds.

2026 Kia EV9 GT First Look: With Over 500 HP, It Hauls Families and Ass. Soccer practice runs just got quicker—this family SUV hits 60 mph in 4.3 seconds.

On Tuesday, Kia launched the EV9 GT in South Korea with over 500 horsepower, a sporty new design, and a price tag just north of $60,000. That’s not too bad for a fully loaded three-row electric SUV.

Kia is borrowing the Ioniq 5 N's party trick for its sporty SUV. The EV9 GT will arrive next year with a 501 hp dual-motor powertrain complete with simulated gear shifts.

That starts with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain producing 501 hp—122 hp more than the EV9 GT-Line, currently the most powerful EV9 grade. Kia estimates that this will reduce 0-60 mph ...

Combined, they make an estimated 501 horsepower (hp), which is a 122-hp increase from the already quick EV9 GT-Line. Kia says it's targeting a zero-to-sixty time of just 4.3 seconds.

We got a good look at the EV9 GT at the LA Auto Show last year (check it out here). The sporty electric SUV boasts 501 hp, which is quite a bit more than the current GT-Line’s 379 hp.

Built on Kia’s innovative E-GMP 800V platform, the EV9 GT features a range of over 450 km on a single charge, making it an ideal choice for drivers who demand both performance and efficiency.

Even if it isn’t, though, I have a hard time believing that just 379 hp can haul 5,886 pounds to 60 in five seconds flat. ... Kia EV9 GT-Line Features, Options, and Competition.

2026 Kia EV9 GT Is a 501-HP Electric SUV the Whole Family Can Enjoy. Kia juices up its three-row EV and adds performance hardware such as adaptive dampers, grippier tires, and upgraded brakes.