Electric SUVs are becoming increasingly common, but those with seven seats that are truly comfortable for adults are still rare. Kia claims its EV9 addresses this gap by offering a third row that can accommodate adults, unlike many competitors that only provide space for two children. To evaluate the EV9, a test drive was conducted over three days, including short trips and a long highway journey. The EV9 GT-Line model is a powerful and spacious electric SUV. It features a 385 horsepower motor with all-wheel drive, a large 99.8 kWh battery, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds. It has a WLTP (World Light-duty Vehicle Test Procedure) range of 505 km and consumes 22.8 kWh per 100 km. The vehicle can charge from 10 to 80% in just 24 minutes at a 210 kW charging station. The boot space is highly versatile, ranging from 312 to 2,393 liters, and the starting price is 88,100 euros. The EV9 has a length of 5.01 meters and a width of 1.98 meters, with a boxy, cubic design. The GT-Line trim adds sporty touches, including more aggressive bumpers, reinforced side skirts, and black window frames. The "Tiger Face" front design is prominent, with 21-inch wheels as standard. Inside, the EV9 features synthetic bio-sourced gray and blue upholstery, a soft-touch sueded roof, and a retractable double glass roof. The third row is as comfortable as the first two, complete with ceiling-mounted air conditioning controls and USB ports. However, rear passengers don't get heated seats, and the central touchscreen and haptic buttons can be hard to see in bright sunlight. The EV9 has three screens on the dashboard: two large 12.3-inch screens on either side of a smaller 5.3-inch screen for climate control. While the information-entertainment system is responsive, it can be cluttered, and the route planner sometimes recalculates unnecessarily. Safety features include autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, a driver monitoring camera, 360-degree vision, and semi-autonomous driving. Optional camera mirrors are available for an extra 1,200 euros. Driving the EV9 is smooth and comfortable, even at highway speeds. The One Pedal mode, called "i-PEDAL," is well-tuned, and the recovery paddles on the steering wheel are easy to use. However, the suspension can be too soft over small bumps, and the steering lacks feedback. The 385 hp motor provides strong acceleration, reaching 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds. In practice, the EV9's range dropped to around 370 km on the highway with seven passengers, and an average consumption of 23 kWh per 100 km suggests a real-world range of about 430 km. Charging from 33 to 86% took 22 minutes at an average of 164 kW. The EV9 GT-Line starts at 88,100 euros, with the Opal Gray paint adding 1,050 euros. Less powerful versions, like the Air and Earth models, start at 65,400 euros and 80,100 euros, respectively. The GT model is more expensive at 98,100 euros. Competitors like the Mercedes GLB, Skoda Peaq, and Peugeot E-5008 offer lower prices but may be less luxurious or spacious.