Owning the Kia EV9: Still the Best Electric SUV? | One-Year Road Test and Review

We spent an entire year living with the 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line, using it as a daily driver, road tripper and family hauler. Now it’s time to tell you everything — the wins, the pain points, and whether it still deserves our highest honor: Edmunds Top Rated Best of the Best. From interior comfort and charging speeds to tech quirks and depreciation, this long-term review dives deep into what it’s actually like to own one of the most important 3-row electric SUVs on the market. Kia EV9: https://www.edmunds.com/kia/ev9/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description ✅ Real-world charging & range ✅ Ownership quirks that surfaced after 8,500 miles ✅ Reliability, resale value and maintenance costs Whether you're shopping for a family EV or just curious how the EV9 stacks up a year later — we've got you. 👍 Like what you see? Hit that subscribe button for more long-term reviews, first drives and EV comparisons. 💬 Got questions about the EV9? Or want to see it compared with the Volvo EX90, VW ID. Buzz, or Tesla Model X? Drop a comment — we read and reply to as many as we can! 📌 Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Why the EV9 Mattered 00:52 – What We Loved After a Year 03:30 – The EV9’s Driving Experience 04:52 – What Didn’t Hold Up 07:20 – Charging, Range & Road Trips 08:21 – Reliability & Maintenance 09:05 – Is the EV9 Worth $75K? 10:18 – Edmunds' Take #KiaEV9 #ElectricSUV #EV9Review #Edmunds #LongTermReview #EVComparison #TopRated #RivianR1S #TeslaModelX #3RowSUV #KiaElectric #EVShopping Subscribe to Edmunds https://www.youtube.com/user/edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1 for the latest car news, car reviews, car comparisons, car shopping and advice. Visit us! https://www.edmunds.com

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