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KIA EV9 Uncommon
As of 2026 Q1, 5,456 KIA EV9s remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2023 Q4. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 2,326 (74.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (5,456).
Rarer than 20% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
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About the EV9
The Kia EV9 (Korean: 기아 EV9) is a battery electric mid-size crossover SUV produced by Kia. It is the second Kia model developed on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and the second model in the manufacturer's "EV" electric car range after the EV6.
KIA EV9 — questions & answers
How many KIA EV9 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 5,456 KIA EV9 were still registered in the UK — 5,419 licensed and on the road, plus 37 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the KIA EV9 rare?
The KIA EV9 is uncommon, with 5,456 still about, making it rarer than 20% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the KIA EV9 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of KIA EV9 on UK roads rose by 2,326 (74.3%).
What fuel do most KIA EV9 use?
Most KIA EV9 run on electric — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the KIA EV9 peak?
The KIA EV9 peaked at 5,456 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q4.