Kia has officially unveiled the 2026 EV9 for the U.S. market with notable updates across its trim levels, and a striking new Nightfall Edition added exclusively to the Land AWD variant. As the brand’s three-row electric flagship SUV enters its second model year, it remains underpinned by the E-GMP platform and adds both aesthetic and functional upgrades.
🌑 Nightfall Edition Adds Blacked-Out Styling and Exclusive Cabin Touches
One of the most visually significant additions is the Nightfall Edition, which lends the Land AWD trim a darker, more premium appeal. It comes equipped with gloss black 20-inch wheels, matching darkened exterior details, and refined interior stitching and accents.
The Nightfall Edition is available in six- or seven-seat configurations at no extra cost, offering versatility to larger families or travel-focused buyers. Kia has also introduced a new exterior colour, Roadrider Brown, enhancing the SUV’s visual palette.
🌨️ Revised Terrain Mode Offers Better Control in Snow, Mud and Sand
Replacing the older 4WD settings, the 2026 EV9 now gets an updated Terrain Mode, allowing drivers to toggle between Snow, Mud, and Sand presets. These modes are aimed at maximizing grip and handling across diverse terrains, adding to the EV9’s utility and all-weather confidence.
🔋 Improved Driving Range and Performance Across Variants
Kia has also optimized the EV9’s battery and software management for minor range gains:
| Variant | Estimated Range (km) |
|---|---|
| Light Long Range | 491 km |
| Wind & Land | 455 km |
| GT-Line | 451 km |
The EV9 continues to be offered with 76.1 kWh or 99.8 kWh battery packs, and depending on the configuration, produces 201 hp, 215 hp or 379 hp. Acceleration from 0 to 96 km/h ranges between 8.8 seconds and 5 seconds for the most powerful GT-Line.
🎨 GT-Line Gets Dual-Tone Paint Options for 2026
Apart from the mechanical and software tweaks, the GT-Line trim now offers new two-tone paint schemes. Buyers can select Glacial White Pearl or Wolf Gray, both paired with a contrasting Ebony Black roof, giving the range-topper a more premium and sporty look.
💰 Price Drops on Select Variants: Now Starts at $54,900
While the base Light SR trim retains its $54,900 (₹46.9 lakh) price tag, other trims have seen a reduction:
| Variant | New Price (USD) | Price in INR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Light SR | $54,900 | ₹46.9 lakh |
| Light Long Range | $57,900 | ₹49.4 lakh |
| Wind | $63,900 | ₹54.5 lakh |
| Land | $68,900 | ₹58.8 lakh |
| GT-Line | $71,900 | ₹61.3 lakh |
