Towing capacity for a Kia EV9

Kia EV9 : SUV, built 2023. 2 engines listed, braked towing capacity : 900 kg (1,984 lb) to 2,500 kg (5,512 lb). Always check the V5C logbook before towing.

Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb) to 2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
2 listed engines
Enter the weight to see, engine by engine, whether this model can tow it.
Engine Fuel Towing capacity Compatibility
EV9 AWD Long Range 99,8 kWh electrique 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) —
EV9 RWD Standard Range 76,1 kWh electrique 900 kg (1,984 lb) —

Kia EV9 (SUV, from 2023): according to the official Kia technical data, this model has a braked towing capacity of 900 to 2500 kg depending on the chosen engine. See the table below for each version. Always check your V5C logbook before towing.

Kia EV9 EV9 AWD Long Range 99,8 kWh

Fuel
electrique
Power
282 kW / 384 hp
Torque
600 Nm
Gearbox
automatique
Drivetrain
4x4
Kerbweight
2,723 kg (6,003 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
3,240 kg (7,143 lb)
Gross train weight
n/a
Payload
517 kg (1,140 lb)
Max braked towing
2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
Max unbraked towing
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Years
2023
Towing capacity
2,500 kg (5,512 lb)

Kia EV9 EV9 RWD Standard Range 76,1 kWh

Fuel
electrique
Power
160 kW / 218 hp
Torque
350 Nm
Gearbox
automatique
Drivetrain
propulsion
Kerbweight
2,392 kg (5,273 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
2,960 kg (6,526 lb)
Gross train weight
n/a
Payload
568 kg (1,252 lb)
Max braked towing
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Max unbraked towing
450 kg (992 lb)
Years
2023
Towing capacity
900 kg (1,984 lb)
Towing capacity = the lower of the manufacturer's max braked towing weight and gross train weight minus gross vehicle weight.

Vehicle info

Vehicle type
SUV
Number of doors
5
Years
2023
Listed engines
EV9 AWD Long Range 99,8 kWh, EV9 RWD Standard Range 76,1 kWh

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Kia EV9 towing capacity : the practical guide

The Kia EV9 belongs to the SUV family, a body style that combines a raised driving position with the structural rigidity needed for towing. Its higher ground clearance and longer wheelbase typically give a more stable behaviour with a caravan than a compact saloon. Across the 2 listed engines, figures vary depending on transmission and gearbox.

Kia EV9 towing capacity in one line

Across the 2 engines listed, built 2023, towing capacity is 900 kg (1,984 lb) to 2,500 kg (5,512 lb), with a manufacturer maximum braked towing weight of 900 kg (1,984 lb) to 2,500 kg (5,512 lb). Take the lower of those two figures and you have the real limit, before factoring in your gross train weight.

Among the listed engines you find a battery electric line-up. The battery-electric version deserves special attention: while towing, range typically drops by 30 to 50 %, and homologated towing capacity is often lower than the petrol or diesel equivalent, because the rear axle is already loaded by the battery weight.

What you can actually tow with this Kia EV9

At 2,500 kg of towing capacity, you enter the world of large 4x4s, pickups and heavy commercial vehicles. Use cases: loaded two-horse trailer, plant trailers, large twin-axle caravan loaded for a long stay, cabin boats up to 7 metres.

Best fit: Professionals, farmers, cabin-boat owners, multi-horse owners. Out of reach for regular saloons and combustion SUVs.

Watch out: At this threshold, the towing capacity to power ratio is no longer the only criterion: low-end torque and the quality of the whole outfit's braking (braked trailer mandatory) become decisive for safe descents.

Gross vehicle weight, gross train weight and payload

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is the maximum laden weight of the car alone : 2,960 kg (6,526 lb) to 3,240 kg (7,143 lb). Gross train weight (GTW) is the maximum laden weight of the whole outfit : not disclosed for the listed versions, check the V5C logbook. Payload (GVW minus kerbweight) sits at 517 kg (1,140 lb) to 568 kg (1,252 lb), the share you can use for passengers, luggage and the towbar noseweight.

What to check on the V5C of your own Kia EV9

  • Field F.1 / F.2 : maximum laden weight (GVW). The figure on your logbook is the only one that legally applies to your car.
  • Field F.3 : gross train weight (GTW). Compare it to the published values above to spot a discrepancy.
  • Field O.1 : maximum braked towing weight. Sometimes lower than the manufacturer brochure if your car was originally fitted without a towbar.
  • Field O.2 : maximum unbraked towing weight. Capped at 750 kg in most cases.

What licence do you need to tow with a Kia EV9?

If you passed the UK car driving test on or after 1 January 1997, you can now tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM with a standard category B licence: the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer (B+E) test was scrapped. Drivers who passed earlier usually keep grandfather rights. As a stability rule, less experienced drivers should keep the loaded caravan weight to no more than about 85 % of the car kerbweight, especially on motorways and in crosswinds. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate before hitching up.

FAQ

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kia EV9?
The gross vehicle weight of the Kia EV9 is 2,960 kg (6,526 lb) to 3,240 kg (7,143 lb).

How much can the Kia EV9 tow?
The Kia EV9 can tow up to 900 kg (1,984 lb) to 2,500 kg (5,512 lb) depending on the engine.

Can you tow a caravan with a Kia EV9?
Yes, within its towing capacity of 900 kg (1,984 lb) to 2,500 kg (5,512 lb). Compare it with your caravan loaded weight (MTPLM) before buying.

What licence do you need to tow with a Kia EV9?
In the UK, drivers who passed the car test on or after 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg MAM on a standard category B licence (the rules changed in December 2021 and the separate car-and-trailer test was scrapped). Drivers who passed before then usually keep larger entitlements. Always check the V5C logbook and the manufacturer plate.

Compiled and maintained by Jérémy Vaucher · last update 9 Jun 2026 · sources and method