Kia is expanding its EV9 lineup with the introduction of the Nightfall Edition for the 2026 model year, offering distinctive blacked-out styling elements and a performance enhancement borrowed from the higher-end GT-Line variant.
The new trim level, available on the EV9 Land configuration, incorporates a temporary torque boost featureāknown as āBoostā modeāthat increases output from 443 to 516 pound-feet. While total horsepower remains unchanged at 379, the upgrade allows the three-row electric SUV to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, according to manufacturer estimates.
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In addition to the performance tweak, the Nightfall Edition adopts gloss-black exterior trim pieces and exclusive 20-inch black wheels. The model also introduces a new paint option, Roadrider Brown, which was not featured in initial media imagery. The interior receives a blacked-out theme as well, replacing the two-tone designs found in other EV9 Land models and featuring unique seat trim.
All 2026 EV9 units will come standard with the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, aligning Kia with other automakers moving toward Tesla-style connectors. An adapter for use with Combined Charging System (CCS) infrastructure will be offered as an option.
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Built at Kiaās West Point, Georgia plant, the EV9 qualifies for the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit, subject to changes in eligibility rules. Pricing details for the 2026 EV9 lineup, including the Nightfall Edition, have not yet been released.