The Kia EV9 GT will upset the performance EV SUV mid-range segment when released next year. Here is a look at which models will be affected.

Kia's newest electric performance vehicle is a six-seat behemoth that will reach dealers in the second half of 2025 for the 2025 model year

The 2026 EV9 GT is one of three new debuts Kia is presenting on the LA Auto Show floor this week, and it's precisely what you expect it to be: an overpowered three-row electric SUV that received intense chassis, suspension and brake tuning so it can lap a racetrack faster than its normal versions, if that's your thing.

While it looks largely the same as the existing EV9, the GT packs an estimated 501 horsepower, which Kia says will fling the three-row electric SUV from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds.

Kia is on a roll. It has a stylish lineup of passenger and crossover vehicles in all shapes and sizes with even a few electric models on offer. The three-row Kia Telluride crossover is a sales darling and it seems the EV9,

Compare the futuristic Kia EV9, a family-friendly electric powerhouse, with the BMW M760e, a hybrid luxury sedan blending speed and opulence. Which one suits your story?

Discover how the Kia EV9 has shattered expectations as a family-friendly electric SUV. Explore its impressive features, innovative technology, and luxurious interior.