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2025 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD

The India-spec EV9 GT-Line AWD gives buyers a rare six-seat flagship electric SUV with 800-volt charging, 561 km certified range, and second-row captain-chair comfort.

Last verified 8 April 2026

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Large SUVDual motor AWD6 seatsUltra-premium three-row SUV

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Cost snapshot

₹38,845/yr

Using this EV's battery, range, and the cost calculator's India starter inputs. Update tariff, mileage, and charging mix in the full tool.

Charging fit

Workable with planning

Starter setup only: 10 hours of standard household socket only charging gives this EV a 74/100 fit score. Use your real parking and install setup in the full tool.

Overnight recovery

~104 km/night

On the charging-fit tool's starter setup, this EV recovers about 20.7 kWh over 10 hours. Adjust the charger type and hours in the full tool.

Pros

What works in its favour

Best for buyers who want a fully electric luxury three-row SUV and value second-row comfort as much as outright driving range.

  • Luxury-family duty
  • Three-row buyers
  • Chauffeur-driven households

Cons

What to watch before you buy

  • Its size and ₹1.29 crore positioning make it a very narrow recommendation rather than a mainstream premium-EV choice.
  • The 561 km figure is the official India ARAI-certified number, so long-distance highway use will land meaningfully below it.

Reviewed 2026-04-08

Specs that affect ownership

Focus on the numbers that actually change the experience.

On the Mixed cycle this EV is certified at 561 km. In everyday mixed driving, expect roughly 365–450 km (our estimate from the certified figure). How we estimate this.

Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD specifications
SpecValue
Price & cost
Price (ex-showroom, from)₹130.00 L
Running cost (est.)≈ ₹1.6/km
Performance
0–100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed200 km/h
DriveDual motor AWD
Range & charging
Range561 km (Mixed)
Efficiency5.6 km/kWh
Battery99.8 kWh
Fast charge (10–80%)24 min (10-80%) on 350 kW DC
DC charging (peak)210 kW
AC charging11 kW
ConnectorCCS2
Space & practicality
Boot space333 L
Ground clearance198 mm
Length5015 mm
Seats6
Body styleLarge SUV
Safety
Safety ratingNot rated in India
Airbags10
ADASLevel 2
Features
SunroofYes
Ventilated seatsYes
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)Yes
Touchscreen12.3"

Spec figures checked against the published source.

Next comparisons

See where this EV wins and where it gives something up.

India three-row EV buyers deciding between flagship-SUV presence and the more pragmatic MPV family-space answer.Reviewed 2026-04-08

Kia EV9 vs BYD eMAX 7

The EV9 GT-Line AWD is the luxury pick with 800-volt charging, dual-motor traction, and a stronger sense of occasion, while the eMAX 7 makes the practical case if the brief is simply to move more people with genuine seven-seat flexibility and less spending drama.

Verdict: Choose the EV9 if luxury, AWD confidence, and flagship charging hardware matter more; choose the eMAX 7 if real seven-seat practicality and cleaner family-value logic matter more.

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Common questions

Frequently asked about the 2025 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD

Is the 2025 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD worth buying?

Best for buyers who want a fully electric luxury three-row SUV and value second-row comfort as much as outright driving range.

Who is the 2025 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD best for?

Best fits include: Luxury-family duty, Three-row buyers, and Chauffeur-driven households.

What should I watch out for with the 2025 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD?

The main caveats are these: Its size and ₹1.29 crore positioning make it a very narrow recommendation rather than a mainstream premium-EV choice; and The 561 km figure is the official India ARAI-certified number, so long-distance highway use will land meaningfully below it.

What is the real-world range of the 2025 Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD?

Expect roughly 365–450 km in everyday mixed driving (our estimate from the certified figure). The certified figure is 561 km on the Mixed cycle.