r/KiaEV9

Ive had a 2026 EV9 for 10 days. I set up a “password for driver” just like 4 days ago, but I didnt know what it was for. What is is the purpose of the password? It seems annoying. Now the car wont start without it, its kind of a pain. I get its an extra security thing? But is there any other perks to it?
And what is the fingerprint thing? Is that to do instead of a password? I havent set that up yet.
Feedback on the ‘pros’ im missing on having a password to start your car. Ty!

I own a GT-Line in the US. We don’t have GT trim level here. I would like to know if I can purchase software, or hardware, that will give the horsepower of the GT.

Hi everyone,

Looking to get a proper set of rubber/all-weather floor mats for my Kia EV9 (7-seater).
Most popular US options (like TuxMat, or LinerX) are not available here in Europe. Are there good shops delivering to Belgium, the Netherlands, or Germany that you guys know?

Thanks!

2026 EV 9 Lease & Purchase Incentives good from 10/1/2026 to 11/2/2026 - All Trims

Good morning! Please see the current 2026 Model EV 9 lease incentives for the EV 9 below good from today until the end of business on Monday, November 2, 2026.  All of the below lease and purchase incentives are now 100% supported by Kia and came out earlier today.  WE HAVE CHANGES FROM LAST MONTH as Kia has maintained the exact residuals and base Tier 1 Money Factors from September, but Kia has now REDUCED the LEASE cash by exactly $1,000 for each and every EV 9 trim and lease term. This means the lease incentives are a little worse today than the September and it is my opinion that demand for the EV 9 is driving these slightly reduced lease incentives now. Nothing has changed to the purchase/finance cash for the EV 9 this month. As previously mentioned, the issue that will continue until year-end when the 27 model will become available is inventory on the 2026 model. With fuel prices remaining stubbornly high in most states, demand for the EV 9 is quite strong.

Just over a year ago, I began charging a small upfront and non-refundable "consultation fee" that is credited toward our full broker fee just to reach out to me for assistance in finding an EV 9 lease deal. This is something I started implementing as a means of weeding out the tire kickers as well as those with unrealistic pricing expectations and so far, so good as we continue to focus our efforts on those really committed to getting an EV 9 and not those just looking or do not have spousal approval before contacting us. As such, it is imperative to be aware of the following items BEFORE ever reaching out to us. For those interested in our services for an EV 9, or any other Kia or Hyundai, kindly send a DM as I am not allowed to post our website information here and our website is now updated to reflect all relevant Kia purchase and lease incentives good until Monday, 11/2/26. Thanks!

We post the most popular Kia and Hyundai finance and lease incentives for their EVs and SUVs that we do the most of and our FB and Instagram pages are also up and running.

Anyone reaching out to us directly from Reddit here via a DM must furnish the following critical pieces of information and not just ask me for a lease quote a certain trim in a certain state. Such information is incomplete and not very beneficial. A. Zip Code B. Lease Term (24 or 36 months typically) C. Annual Lease Miles Needed (10k, 12k, or 15k) D. Model Year 26 only now E. Exterior Color F. Interior Color G. Trim H. Any other factory packages desired (tow package, relaxation package, Land Nightfall package, Land 7 seat bench option, Black roof option - only for GT Lines in Glacial White Pearl or Wolf Grey, or tow hitch) I. Do you qualify for the $500 military rebate? The Kia loyalty and conquest bonus offers are no longer offered. J. What is your anticipated lease payment for the terms you desire based on a zero-down lease with just the first payment due at signing? This last one is critical because it tells me relatively quickly if I am able to help you! Payment of the small initial non-refundable portion of the broker fee is also required.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PURCHASE CASH AND LEASE CASH CANNOT be stacked on top of one another as they are separate. Some less scrupulous dealers deliberately commingle the two incentives to make the total savings look much greater than reality in order to generate foot traffic, calls, or emails to the dealer. The whole game is to get people to show up to the dealership so they can grind people into a deal after spending hours in the showroom. The $500 additional military rebate still remains and can be used for a purchase or lease transaction.

Please note that these lease terms below are for 24 months only*: Also, these incentives are for most of the US market but not CA and a few other states such as NY, NJ, WA, OR, and CO. These other states (mostly on the west coast and New England) have slightly more lease cash than most of the country as a way to make leasing a little more affordable in these higher-than-normal cost of living areas. I have more EV 9 clients in CA than any other state and you are allowed to lease outside of CA and have your vehicle transported into CA to get a better deal. All of my partner Kia dealers do your CA DMV work for you as part of the lease process.*  Please note that any vehicle leased from an out-of-state Kia dealer can be returned to any Kia dealer in the USA. Also, any service or warranty work can be done at your local Kia dealer. A lease return does NOT have to be shipped back to where the vehicle came from. Also note that we have more partner Kia dealers now in our national network both on the west coast as well as the Northeast region.

1. Light Short Range (LSR) RWD has lease cash of $15,400 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00208 (4.992% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 54% (12k miles is 53% and 15k miles is 51%).
2. Light Long Range (LLR) RWD has lease cash of $15,400 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00206 (4.944% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 56% (12k miles is 55% and 15k miles is 53%).
3. WIND Trim AWD has lease cash of $15,500 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00207 (4.968% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 59% (12k miles is 58% and 15k miles is 56%).
4. LAND Trim AWD has lease cash of $15,900 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00209 (5.016% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 59% (12k miles is 58% and 15k miles is 56%).
5. GT LINE Trim AWD has lease cash of $15,900 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00206 (4.944% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 60% (12k miles is 59% and 15k miles is 57%).

Please note that these lease terms below are for 36 months only*:*

1. Light Short Range (LSR) RWD has lease cash of $15,700 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00230 (5.52% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 48% (12k miles is 47% and 15k miles is 45%).

2. Light Long Range (LLR) RWD has lease cash of $15,780 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00228 (5.472% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 50% (12k miles is 49% and 15k miles is 47%).

3. WIND Trim AWD has lease cash of $15,950 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00228 (5.472% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 53% (12k miles is 52% and 15k miles is 50%).

4. LAND Trim AWD has lease cash of $15,800 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00228 (5.472% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 53% (12k miles is 52% and 15k miles is 50%).

5. GT LINE Trim AWD has lease cash of $15,900 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00229 (5.496% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 54% (12k miles is 53% and 15k miles is 51%).

Please note that these lease terms below are for 48 months only*:*

1. Light Short Range (LSR) RWD has lease cash of $17,200 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00277 (6.648% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 37% (12k miles is 36% and 15k miles is 34%).

2. Light Long Range (LLR) RWD has lease cash of $17,600 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00277 (6.648% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 39% (12k miles is 38% and 15k miles is 36%).

3. WIND Trim AWD has lease cash of $18,300 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00279 (6.696% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 42% (12k miles is 41% and 15k miles is 39%).

4. LAND Trim AWD has lease cash of $17,900 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00277 (6.648% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 42% (12k miles is 41% and 15k miles is 39%).

5. GT LINE Trim AWD has lease cash of $18,100 - For Tier 1 or 2 customers, the base Money Factor is .00276 (6.624% APR) - The Residual Value at 10k miles is 43% (12k miles is 42% and 15k miles is 40%).

Kia 0% or LOW RATE APR with $5,000 cash incentive (same as the last five months) for the 2026 EV 9 as follows for Tier 1/2 Customers (note the APRs are higher if one's FICO is below 720) and this applies to all 2026 EV 9 trims:

1. For FICO score 720 or higher, with $5,000 of Kia bonus cash, the APR is 0% at 24 to 60 months; 0.49 for 61 to 66 months; 0.90% at 67 to 72 months; and 1.99% at 73 to 84 months.

KIA Dealer's Choice APR and BONUS CASH for the 26 EV 9 as follows for Tier 1 Customers (note that APRs are higher if one's FICO is below 740 for Tier 1) and this applies to all 26 EV 9 trims (same as the last month incentive as well):

1. For FICO score 740 or higher, Kia offers $10,000 of bonus cash, and the APR is 5.50% at 24 to 48 months; 5.75% at 49 to 60 months; 6.50% for 61 to 66 months; and 6.50 % at 67 to 72 months. Please note there is no option for Dealer's Choice at more than 72 months.

Hi all,

I have a lease, but with the winter coming up, these stock kumhos are literal death trap tires in the snow.

I hate that I have to waste money on tires for lease, but I don’t want to die this winter.

Does anyone have a recommendation for tires that will be good in the winter but not premium tires like Cross Climates? I’m not dropping over $1,000 for a car I’ll only have for 1.5 more years.

Thanks!

Thinking about picking up the remote parking as our garage is a tight fit and it came in handy on my old Genesis, but I see mention of people receiving coupon codes in the past.

Does Kia still send out coupons for the digital products?