2026 Kia EV9 · The Budget-Smart 3-Row · RWD
EV9 Light
From $54,900 MSRP* · 230-Mile EPA Range · Seats 7
Get into a 3-row electric SUV without paying flagship money — Light comes standard with a 76.1 kWh battery, 7-passenger SynTex seating, twin 12.3-inch displays, and the full Kia Drive Wise safety suite. Every new EV9 purchased at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg includes upfront pricing plus 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, Not an Option
Being the value trim doesn’t translate into a stripped-down cabin — every Light rolls off the lot ready for family life.
Seating
7-Passenger SynTex Seating
Durable, easy-to-clean SynTex synthetic leather covers all three rows from the factory — there's no cloth base trim to settle for.
Technology
12.3-Inch Dual-Display Setup
A pair of 12.3-inch screens handles the touchscreen and digital gauge cluster, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built right in.
Comfort
Tri-Zone Climate Control
The driver, the front passenger, and everyone in the back row each control their own climate zone, standard from the base trim up.
Safety
Full Kia Drive Wise Suite
Standard equipment includes Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Following Assist, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Highway Driving Assist — Kia doesn’t reserve its driver-assist tech for pricier trims.
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 run a single rear motor in an RWD layout; what sets them apart is battery size and the range it delivers.
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 what your week actually looks like, and getting into a 3-row EV9 at the lowest possible price is the priority.
Choose Light Long Range Instead If…
You want the longest range anywhere in the EV9 lineup — 305 miles, for an extra $3,000 — along with the option to add a 6-passenger captain's-chair layout.
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EV9 Light FAQs
How Much Does the 2026 Kia EV9 Light Cost?⌄
Pricing on the 2026 Kia EV9 Light begins at $54,900 MSRP, not including the $1,645 destination charge — the least expensive path into the EV9 lineup. For today’s transaction price and current offers, check live Light inventory.
What Do You Get on the EV9 Light?⌄
Standard on every Light: 7-passenger SynTex seating, twin 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, tri-zone climate control, and the entire Kia Drive Wise safety suite, all riding on a rear-wheel-drive 76.1 kWh setup. Compare all trims.
How Far Can the EV9 Light Go on a Charge?⌄
Between the 76.1 kWh battery and the 215-hp rear motor, expect an EPA-estimated 230 miles — the shortest range in the EV9 family — while DC fast charging peaks near 235 kW, enough for a 10-80% top-up in about 20 minutes.
Should I Get the Light or Step Up to Light Long Range?⌄
Light makes sense if 230 miles covers your typical week and the lowest EV9 price is what matters most. Move up to Light Long Range instead for the lineup's longest range — 305 miles from a bigger 99.8 kWh battery — at a $3,000 premium.
Where Can I Buy a 2026 EV9 Light Near Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
You'll find the EV9 Light in stock at Dean McCrary Kia, 7124 US Hwy 98 in Hattiesburg, where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge — a short drive from Petal, Oak Grove, Columbia, and the rest of the Pine Belt. Every new EV9 comes with upfront pricing and factory warranty.
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*MSRP does not include the $1,645 destination and handling charge, taxes, title, license, or dealer fees. Pricing and offers can change — confirm current pricing with the dealer.
Shop the 2026 Kia EV9 Light Near Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg sits right where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge — the crossroads that earned it the nickname “the Hub City” — and Dean McCrary Kia offers the 2026 EV9 Light to shoppers throughout the Pine Belt, including Forrest, Lamar, Covington, and Perry counties. Priced from $54,900 MSRP, Light combines 7-passenger SynTex seating and the full Kia Drive Wise safety suite with a 76.1 kWh battery rated for roughly 230 miles of EPA-estimated range.