EV Charge 
Charging a Kia EV9 GT at U.S. average electricity rates costs $78 per month, or $937 annually. Depending on where you live, your monthly bill could drop to $55 in the cheapest state or climb to $203 in the priciest.
- Per month (1,000 miles): $78 at the U.S. average of 18.16¢ per kWh
- Per year (12,000 miles): $937
- Per mile: 7.8¢
- Full charge (0 to 260 miles): about $20
Kia EV9 charging cost in every state
| State | Home price per kWh | Per month | Per year | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $55 | $656 | $14 |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $55 | $664 | $14 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $57 | $687 | $15 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $57 | $687 | $15 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $57 | $690 | $15 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $58 | $692 | $15 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $58 | $699 | $15 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $59 | $712 | $15 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $62 | $741 | $16 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $62 | $745 | $16 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $62 | $745 | $16 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $63 | $755 | $16 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $64 | $765 | $17 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $64 | $771 | $17 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $64 | $773 | $17 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $65 | $777 | $17 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $65 | $782 | $17 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $67 | $798 | $17 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $67 | $803 | $17 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $68 | $813 | $18 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $68 | $820 | $18 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $68 | $821 | $18 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $68 | $821 | $18 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $69 | $827 | $18 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $70 | $842 | $18 |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $70 | $843 | $18 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $71 | $852 | $18 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $73 | $878 | $19 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $73 | $880 | $19 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $74 | $886 | $19 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $74 | $888 | $19 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $76 | $910 | $20 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $80 | $965 | $21 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $83 | $997 | $22 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $83 | $1,000 | $22 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $83 | $1,002 | $22 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $92 | $1,104 | $24 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $94 | $1,123 | $24 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $99 | $1,186 | $26 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $103 | $1,230 | $27 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $105 | $1,265 | $27 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $106 | $1,270 | $28 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $112 | $1,341 | $29 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $119 | $1,426 | $31 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $121 | $1,454 | $32 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $123 | $1,478 | $32 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $126 | $1,518 | $33 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $128 | $1,535 | $33 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $131 | $1,573 | $34 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $138 | $1,657 | $36 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $203 | $2,434 | $53 |
What drives the cost
The EV9 GT uses 43.0 kWh per 100 miles, ranking 13th in efficiency among 15 EVs in our mixed list of sedans, SUVs, and trucks. Your actual cost depends on two factors: your state’s electricity rate and where you charge. Most owners charge at home overnight at residential rates, though using DC fast chargers for road trips or daily top-ups will increase your per-mile cost significantly.
Home vs fast charging vs gas
| How you fuel | Cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|
| Home, U.S. average | $78 |
| Home, Nevada | $55 |
| Home, Hawaii | $203 |
| DC fast charging, typical (47¢/kWh) | $202 |
| DC fast charging, Electrify America avg. (61.5¢/kWh) | $264 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
How it compares with other EVs
| EV | kWh/100 mi | Per year at U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | $599 |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | $645 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | $649 |
| Nissan Leaf 75kWh | 30.0 | $654 |
| BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe | 30.8 | $672 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD | 31.7 | $690 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD | 32.6 | $711 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD | 33.6 | $733 |
| Honda Prologue AWD Elite | 35.3 | $769 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 36.8 | $802 |
| Kia EV6 AWD GT | 41.0 | $893 |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD | 42.9 | $935 |
| Kia EV9 GT | 43.0 | $937 |
| Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large | 44.4 | $967 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 | 47.9 | $1,044 |
Frequently asked questions
What does a full charge cost?
A full charge on the EV9 GT costs $20 at U.S. average rates. This will take you 260 miles.
How does EV9 charging cost compare to a gas car?
Over a year, charging the EV9 GT saves $795 compared to driving a 30-mpg gas car. The EV costs $937 annually to charge versus $1,732 for annual gas.
Will charging this three-row SUV for family road trips cost more?
Yes. Highway DC fast charging runs $202 per month in our estimate, more than double home charging costs. Plan longer trips to use cheaper home charging overnight when possible.
What’s the per-mile cost to charge?
At U.S. average electricity rates, it costs 7.8¢ per mile to charge the EV9 GT.
Your bill uses your own rate, not the state average. Enter it in the EV charging cost calculator, or see every state in the cost by state table.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A; fueleconomy.gov (EPA). Method: how we calculate. Updated October 25, 2026.
