Is the Kia EV9 a Good Family SUV?

The Kia EV9 is making waves as one of the most exciting all-electric three-row SUVs on the market. At Casey Kia, we’re taking a closer look at what makes this model so appealing to families—from its spacious seating to its advanced safety features and impressive driving range. Whether you’re shuttling kids to school or heading out on a weekend trip, it promises comfort, convenience, and confidence behind the wheel.

Impressive Range

Busy days don’t always leave room for charging breaks. With the efficient all-electric powertrain in the 2025 Kia EV9, you have a notable 305-mile range, so you can easily navigate throughout your day. It’s also compatible with Tesla Superchargers, meaning you can charge in only 30 minutes.

Intuitive Technology

There’s a 12.3-inch touchscreen display in the driver-focused cabin, making it easy to connect, get info, and stay entertained. It features navigation, wireless smartphone integration, and SiriusXM® satellite radio. The cabin comes standard with an eight-speaker audio system and is also available with a 14-speaker Meridian™ premium audio system, giving you concert-like sound quality.

Spacious Cabin

There’s comfortable seating for six or seven inside the three-row SUV. In fact, it features an ample 42.8 inches of second-row legroom. With the rear seats folded down, there’s space for up to 81.7 cubic feet of cargo, including a second-row concealed slide-out storage space. The Smart Power Liftgate helps to make it incredibly easy to load and unload your cargo, too.

Supremely Safe

The 2025 Kia EV9 is loaded with advanced safety features, giving you the added confidence of knowing that you and your family are safe on the road. These intuitive features include:

• Blind-Spot and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist™
• Lane Keeping and Following Technology™
• Front and Rear Parking Sensors
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Machine Learning™
• Highway Driving Assist 2™
• Rear Occupant Alert™
• Driver Attention Warning

Advanced Amenities

Comfort is key on road trips and long days, and the 2025 Kia EV9 delivers. It features a tri-zone auto climate control system, as well as roof-mounted rear air vents and separate temperature controls for the rear passengers. It also comes standard with heated and ventilated power front seats, and it’s available with heated and ventilated second-row seats as well.

Test-Drive the Family-Friendly Kia EV9 in Newport News, VA

With its blend of roominess, technology, and zero-emission performance, the Kia EV9 proves that going electric doesn’t mean sacrificing family-friendly practicality. Contact Casey Kia to schedule a test drive, explore trim options, and learn how this innovative SUV can fit seamlessly into your family’s lifestyle.

Electric ranges are not official EPA estimates, and are based on preliminary manufacturer estimates on a vehicle with a full charge. Range will vary and depends on a number of factors, including battery age, vehicle maintenance, charging practice, weather, road/traffic conditions, ambient temperature, driving habits, options, cargo and others. Battery capacity will decrease with time and use.

2026 EV9 GT-Line shown is rated at a Kia-estimated all-electric range of 280 miles.
2026 EV9 Light RWD is rated at a Kia-estimated all-electric range of 230 miles.
2026 EV9 Light Long Range RWD is rated at a Kia-estimated all-electric range of 305 miles.
2026 EV9 Wind AWD is rated at a Kia-estimated all-electric range of 283 miles.
2026 EV9 Land AWD is rated at a Kia-estimated all-electric range of 283 miles.