When Kia launched its EV9 SUV in 2023, the hype for all-electric vehicles was still inflating. Now, with sales of the flagship electric SUV dropping 33% last month to 1,789, there isn’t much air left in the balloon. The signs of the EV market making a return are there, including the massive rise in gas prices, so hunting down one of the big discounts on the three-row Kia EV9 could be a smart move for the right shopper.
And discounts are out there. We found a Kia Customer Cash discount of $10,000 across all the dealerships we checked, and some are adding extra discounts on top of that.
Big Discounts On Kia’s Biggest EV
2026 Kia EV9 – front fasciaKia
The good news is that, until people realize that gas prices are still rising with no end in sight, EVs can be a thrifty steal in the grand scheme of things. According to Carscoops, one of the least expensive EV9 models available in the US is a Light RWD trim going for $16,000 under MSRP in Fort Bend, Texas. That drops the price from $56,735 to $40,694 before the $1,545 destination fee, making it considerably less expensive than the next most fuel-efficient Telluride, as the hybrid version starts at $46,490.
At $40,694, that’s a lot of EV for the money, although it is limited to 230 miles of range. The good news is that there are similar discounts out there for the EV9 Light Long Range. In Illinois, Carscoops found one for $44,785 instead of $59,785. Looking around ourselves, it should be relatively easy to find local deals with the Kia Customer Cash discount of $10,000.
Are There Better Deals?
Santa Monica Kia EV9LA Car Guy
There may not be better deals at the entry level for an EV9, but we found a 2026 Kia EV9 GT-Line being advertised by Kia Santa Monica in California with up to $20,000 off MSRP. That’s made up of the “Customer Cash/Rebate Offer: $10,000 cash back on select 2026 Kia EV9,” and a $10,000 dealer discount. The final price is down to $56,045 from $76,045.
Right now, as a general rule, EVs are a great deal used, but the Kia Customer Cash discount of $10,000 plus whatever a dealer is willing to do on top to get the sale seems like a better move for those shopping for a big all-electric family mover.
CarBuzz Insight – Why This Matters
All-electric is certainly not a dead segment, despite its recent and dramatic downturn in the US. However, a lot of automakers went over the top chasing the dream of an all-electric world for cars. So, what we’re currently seeing is prices dropping as demand falters, but a catalyst for demand rearing its head in a big way – namely, the current dramatic rise in the price of gas and no clear end to the problems causing it in sight.
If you’ve been thinking it’s time for a new car but are on the fence about going all-electric, it could be time to start a fresh financial evaluation and take advantage of the current prices.
Source: Carscoops
