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KIA EV9 Uncommon

As of 2025 Q4, 4,987 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 2,472 (98.3%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

KIA EV9 car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2025 Q4
4,987
4,964 licensed23 SORN
▲ 2,472 (+98.3%) yr/yr
Peak: 4,987 in 2025 Q4 · first seen 2023 Q4

Survivors over time

0 1,247 2,494 3,740 4,987 2023 Q42024 Q42025 Q4

How rare is it?

Uncommon — a few thousand still about (4,987).

Rarer than 21% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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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.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

KIA EV9 — questions & answers

How many KIA EV9 are left in the UK?

As of 2025 Q4, 4,987 KIA EV9 were still registered in the UK — 4,964 licensed and on the road, plus 23 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the KIA EV9 rare?

The KIA EV9 is uncommon, with 4,987 still about, making it rarer than 21% of the 2,408 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 2,472 (98.3%).

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 4,987 registered in 2025 Q4, and was first recorded in the data in 2023 Q4.

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