IRVINE, CA, February 6, 2025 – Today, the 2025 Kia EV9 was named Cars.com’s ‘Best Electric Vehicle of 2025.’ The Cars.com ‘Best Of’ awards recognized the top vehicles of the year across various mainstream categories.
“We are extremely proud to receive Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle of 2025 award for the EV9,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “This award-winning SUV continues to be a landmark win for the Kia brand, appealing to diverse audiences and offering families the ability to travel in both style and comfort for their everyday needs and adventures in a fully electrified way.”
Cars.com’s automotive experts chose the Best Electric Vehicle of 2025 based on charging speed, range and overall excellence. The editors considered model-year 2025 EVs for the Best Electric Vehicle award.
“The 2025 Kia EV9 stands out in the electric SUV market thanks to its combination of range, comfort, and practicality,” said Mike Hanley, Senior Road Test Editor at Cars.com. “With impressive fast-charging capability, a spacious three-row interior, and thoughtful design, it offers an unmatched experience for families and EV enthusiasts alike. Add advanced driver assist features and easy-to-use tech, and the EV9 is an easy pick as Cars.com’s Best Electric Vehicle of 2025.”
EV9 continues its momentum in 2025 with ultrafast recharging on high-speed DC chargers, designed to go from a 10 to 80 percent state of charge in under 25 minutes[1], seating for up to six or seven passengers, Kia’s newest in-vehicle technology such as ultra-wideband-based Digital Key[2], and Onboard Power Generator (V2L) functionality[3], allowing the EV9 to enhance the ownership experience.
