The three-row family EV costs about $17.28 to charge at home.
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The Kia EV9 Long Range is the only genuine three-row electric SUV under $70,000, and it is the family car that finally makes electric practical for large families. Its 99.8 kWh battery (96 kWh usable) delivers an EPA-estimated 304 miles in rear-wheel-drive form, and a full home charge at the US average rate costs about $17.28 — about 6 cents per mile. It seats six or seven people, tows, and still charges from 10% to 80% in about 24 minutes thanks to its 800-volt architecture.
The EV9 matters because it removes the last excuse for big families to stay on gas. Three rows, a flat floor, captain's chairs, and a cargo area that swallows a stroller with room to spare — all with fuel costs that embarrass the gas SUVs it replaces. The Long Range rear-wheel-drive version is the one to buy for running costs: 304 miles beats every all-wheel-drive version, and it carries Kia's 10-year/100,000-mile battery warranty. From the 2026 model year the EV9 also gets a native NACS port for direct Supercharger access.
| Specification | Kia EV9 Long Range RWD (99.8 kWh) |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 96 kWh (usable) |
| EPA-estimated range | 304 miles |
| Efficiency | 2.64 miles per kWh (89 MPGe (EPA)) |
| 10–80% DC fast charge | ~24 minutes |
| Max DC fast-charge power | 230 kW |
| Charge port | NACS (2026+) |
| Starting MSRP | From $54,900 (approx. — verify with dealer) |
Efficiency is the number that matters most for your wallet. At 2.64 miles per kWh, every kilowatt-hour of electricity takes you 2.64 miles. A more efficient car needs fewer kilowatt-hours for the same trip, so it costs less to charge even with the same battery size.
The table below uses the US average home rate of $0.18 per kWh (EIA, August 2026) and the national public fast-charging average of $0.48 per kWh (estimate). The "mixed" column assumes 80% home charging and 20% public charging, which matches how most owners actually charge.
| Annual mileage | Home only | Public only | Mixed (80/20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 miles | $545.45 | $1,454.55 | $727.27 |
| 12,000 miles | $818.18 | $2,181.82 | $1,090.91 |
| 15,000 miles | $1,022.73 | $2,727.27 | $1,363.64 |
At home the EV9's big battery takes a while to fill but costs little to do it. The 11 kW onboard charger needs about 9 to 10 hours for a full charge on a Level 2 wall connector — fine overnight, and most owners charge every few days rather than nightly. Driving 1,000 miles a month at the US average home rate of $0.18 per kWh costs about $68; in Washington ($0.146) that is about $55, in Texas ($0.159) about $60, and in Florida ($0.150) about $57. In California ($0.298) the same month costs roughly $113. Those are the highest home-charging costs in this group, because the EV9 is big and heavy — but they are still roughly half the fuel cost of the gas Telluride it replaces.
On a DC fast charger the EV9 is quicker than its size suggests. The 800-volt system accepts up to about 230 kW, and a 10–80% charge takes roughly 24 minutes on a powerful charger — faster than the Tesla Model X and Ford Mustang Mach-E despite the bigger battery. At the national average public rate of about $0.48 per kWh, a full charge costs around $46, and a 10–80% road-trip stop costs about $32. On Tesla Superchargers (via the native NACS port from 2026, or an adapter before that) speeds are lower, around 120 kW, so a stop takes closer to 35 minutes. For a family road trip, the EV9's combination of 304 miles of range and a 24-minute charge means stops are short and infrequent.
The gas rival is Kia's own Telluride, a superb three-row SUV that manages about 21 mpg combined. Over 60,000 miles in five years the Telluride burns about 2,857 gallons, costing roughly $11,714 at $4.10 a gallon. The EV9 uses about 22,700 kWh for the same distance, costing around $5,450 on a typical 80% home / 20% public mix. The five-year fuel saving is about $6,260 — the biggest saving on this site after the Model X, and the EV9 costs about the same to buy as a well-equipped Telluride. For a large family, the EV9 is not just the greener choice; it is the cheaper one by thousands of dollars.
| 5 years / 60,000 miles | Kia EV9 | Kia Telluride (gas) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy used | 22,727 kWh | 2,857 gallons |
| Fuel cost (5 years) | $5,454.55 | $11,714.29 |
| You save with the Kia EV9 | $6,259.74 over 5 years | |
EV figure uses a typical 80% home / 20% public mix at the US average home rate ($0.18/kWh) and the $0.48/kWh public average. Gas figure uses 21 mpg combined and $4.10 per gallon (AAA, November 2026). Fuel costs only — purchase price, insurance and maintenance are not included.
Electricity prices vary enormously by state. The table below shows what a full 0–100% home charge of the Kia EV9 costs in the ten biggest EV states, at each state's average residential rate (EIA, August 2026).
| State | Rate ($/kWh) | Full home charge |
|---|---|---|
| California | $0.297 | $28.56 |
| Texas | $0.159 | $15.27 |
| Florida | $0.150 | $14.39 |
| Washington | $0.146 | $14.04 |
| New York | $0.286 | $27.50 |
| Arizona | $0.150 | $14.45 |
| Colorado | $0.172 | $16.48 |
| Oregon | $0.159 | $15.28 |
| New Jersey | $0.246 | $23.63 |
| Georgia | $0.159 | $15.26 |
| US average | $0.180 | $17.28 |
A full 0–100% home charge of the Kia EV9 Long Range RWD (99.8 kWh) costs about $17.28 at the US average residential rate of $0.18 per kWh (EIA, August 2026). At a public DC fast charger, the same charge costs about $46.08 at the national average of $0.48 per kWh.
About $0.068 per mile on home charging alone, or about $0.091 per mile on a typical mix of 80% home and 20% public charging. Driving 1,000 miles a month costs about $90.91 on that mix, or about $1,090.91 a year for 12,000 miles.
On a DC fast charger, the Kia EV9 goes from 10% to 80% in ~24 minutes at up to 230 kW. At home on a Level 2 charger, a full charge takes roughly 7 to 10 hours overnight, depending on your charger's power.
Yes — for almost every EV owner. Home electricity averages about $0.18 per kWh in the US, while public fast charging averages about $0.48 per kWh. A home Level 2 charger typically costs $500 to $1,500 installed (before any utility rebates), and most owners recover that cost in one to two years of fuel savings.
Among large EV states, Washington is cheapest at about $0.146 per kWh, followed by Florida at $0.150 and Texas at $0.159. California is the most expensive large state at about $0.298 per kWh. Your state can change your monthly charging bill by $40 or more.
Driving 1,000 miles a month, an EV9 costs about $68 a month on home charging at the US average rate of $0.18 per kWh. In Washington that falls to about $55, and in California it rises to about $113. Charging only at public fast chargers would cost about $182 a month for the same driving, so a home charger is especially valuable for a big-battery SUV like the EV9.
Estimates only. Battery capacity is usable capacity (usable); Tesla does not publish usable capacity, so Tesla figures are widely reported estimates. Electricity rates are statewide averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (August 2026); your utility, rate plan, time of use, taxes and fees will change your actual bill. Public charging at $0.48/kWh is a national average estimate. EPA range and efficiency are estimates for the Long Range RWD (99.8 kWh) trim; real-world figures vary with speed, temperature, terrain and driving style. MSRP is approximate — verify with the dealer. Rates updated November 2026. Not financial advice.