Kia · 2023–2026 · 3 trims
Kia EV9 Home Charger Requirements by Trim
All 3 trims need the same thing at home: a 48A charger on a 60A circuit reaches full speed on every one. That is for 2026 models; earlier model years differ, see below.
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Every EV9 trim, side by side
From each trim's onboard charger rating, not a generic EV number. Pick your trim to run the assessment with it pre-selected.
| Trim | Years | Onboard charger | Draw at 240V | Full-speed install | Empty to full | Range per hour | Range / battery | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Land AWD | 2023–2026 | 10.9 kW | ~45A | 48A charger, 60A circuit | 9.2 hrs | ~28 mi | 280 mi / 99.8 kWh | Check panel |
| Light RWD | 2023–2026 | 10.9 kW | ~45A | 48A charger, 60A circuit | 7.0 hrs | ~29 mi | 230 mi / 76.1 kWh | Check panel |
| GT-Line AWD | 2025–2026 | 11 kW | ~46A | 48A charger, 60A circuit | 9.1 hrs | ~30 mi | 275 mi / 99.8 kWh | Check panel |
Draw = onboard charger kW x 1000 / 240V. Empty to full = battery kWh / charger kW. Range per hour = charger kW x the trim's efficiency. DC fast peaks: Land AWD 233 kW, Light RWD 233 kW, GT-Line AWD 350 kW.
Older EV9 model years
The tables above use the newest model year of each trim. The onboard charger was not the same every year, so check yours here before sizing a circuit.
- 2023–2024: 10.9 kW onboard charger
- 2025–2026: 10.9 / 11 kW onboard charger
Range added per hour, by charger size
Miles added per hour of charging at common home charger settings. Past a trim's onboard rating a bigger charger adds nothing, so those cells are marked.
| Charger | Land AWD | Light RWD | GT-Line AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16A (3.8 kW) | ~10 mi | ~10 mi | ~11 mi |
| 24A (5.8 kW) | ~15 mi | ~16 mi | ~16 mi |
| 32A (7.7 kW) | ~20 mi | ~21 mi | ~21 mi |
| 40A (9.6 kW) | ~25 mi | ~26 mi | ~26 mi |
| 48A (11.5 kW) | ~28 micapped by car | ~29 micapped by car | ~30 micapped by car |
| 8-hour overnight, full speed | ~224 mi | ~232 mi | ~240 mi |
What this means for your panel
The circuit in the table is what lets your trim charge at its full rating. A smaller circuit still works and charges slower. Whether your panel has room for the circuit you want depends on everything else already on it: that is the actual assessment.
Connector: NACS. NACS (North American Charging Standard, originally Tesla's plug) is now the connector most new EVs are shipping with for both home Level 2 and public DC fast charging.
Kia EV9 charging questions
What size circuit does a Kia EV9 need for home charging?
Every EV9 trim reaches its full home charging speed with a 48A charger on a 60A circuit. That is for 2026 models; earlier model years differ, see below. Whether your panel has room for that circuit depends on everything else already on it.
How many amps does a Kia EV9 draw on Level 2?
45A to 46A at 240V, depending on trim. That is the onboard charger rating (10.9 to 11 kW) divided by 240 volts.
How long does a Kia EV9 take to charge at home?
About 7.0 to 9.2 hours from empty to full at each trim's maximum Level 2 speed: battery size divided by onboard charger rating. Most nights you only refill what you drove.
Do all EV9 trims charge at the same speed at home?
No. Onboard chargers range from 10.9 to 11 kW across trims, so the charger and circuit that reach full speed differ. The table above lists each trim.
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