2026 Kia EV9 · The Efficient Entry Point · RWD
EV9 Light
From $54,900 MSRP* · 230 Mi EPA Range · 7-Passenger Seating
The most affordable way into a 3-row electric SUV — a 76.1 kWh battery, 7-passenger SynTex seating, a 12.3-inch dual-display setup, and the full Kia Drive Wise safety suite, all standard. Every new EV9 at Dean McCrary Kia includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
$54,900MSRP — lowest in the lineup
230 miEPA-estimated range
7passengers, SynTex standard
RWDsingle rear motor, 215 hp
~235 kWpeak DC fast charge
2,000 lbtow rating, braked
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EV9
Every Feature You Actually Need
Light is the smart-value entry into the EV9 lineup — nothing feels stripped-down.
Seating
7-Passenger SynTex Seating
Three full rows of durable, easy-to-clean SynTex synthetic leather seating, standard on every Light.
Technology
12.3-Inch Dual-Display Setup
A 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Comfort
Tri-Zone Climate Control
Independent climate zones for the driver, front passenger, and rear occupants — standard from the base trim up.
Safety
Full Kia Drive Wise Suite
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Highway Driving Assist — all standard, no options needed.
Light Specs
Battery & Motor
Battery76.1 kWh
Motor215 hp / 160 kW, RWD
DrivetrainSingle rear motor
Range, Charging & Towing
EPA Range230 mi
Peak DC Fast Charge~235 kW
10–80% Charge Time~20 min
AC Onboard Charger10.9 kW
Towing (braked)2,000 lb
Light or Light Long Range?
Both are single-motor, rear-wheel drive — the difference is battery size and range.
Light
MSRP*$54,900
Battery76.1 kWh
EPA Range230 mi
6-Passenger Layout—
Light Long Range
MSRP*$57,900
Battery99.8 kWh
EPA Range305 mi
6-Passenger LayoutAvailable
Choose Light If…
230 miles covers your typical week and you want the lowest price into a 3-row EV9.
Choose Light Long Range Instead If…
You want the longest range in the whole EV9 lineup — 305 miles — for $3,000 more, plus an available 6-passenger captain's-chair layout.
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EV9 Light FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Kia EV9 Light Cost?⌄
The 2026 Kia EV9 Light starts at $54,900 MSRP, excluding $1,645 destination — the entry point into the EV9 lineup. See live Light inventory for today’s transaction price with current offers applied.
What Do You Get on the EV9 Light?⌄
7-passenger SynTex seating, a 12.3-inch dual-display setup, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone climate, and the full Kia Drive Wise safety suite — all standard. Rear-wheel drive with a 76.1 kWh battery. Compare all trims.
How Far Can the EV9 Light Go on a Charge?⌄
An EPA-estimated 230 miles from its 76.1 kWh battery and 215-hp rear motor — the shortest range in the EV9 lineup, but with DC fast charging up to roughly 235 kW for a 10-80% charge in about 20 minutes.
Should I Get the Light or Step Up to Light Long Range?⌄
Choose Light if 230 miles covers your typical week and you want the lowest EV9 price. Step up to Light Long Range if you want the longest-range EV9 available — 305 miles from a larger 99.8 kWh battery — for $3,000 more.
Where Can I Buy a 2026 EV9 Light Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile stocks the EV9 Light, convenient to Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Every new EV9 includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
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*MSRP excludes $1,645 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2026 Kia EV9 Light For Sale Near Mobile, AL
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama offers the 2026 EV9 Light, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. Starting at $54,900 MSRP, Light pairs 7-passenger SynTex seating and the full Kia Drive Wise safety suite with a 76.1 kWh battery good for 230 miles of EPA-estimated range.