Compare the2026 GMC Hummer EV SUVVS 2026 Kia EV9

To provide maximum traction and stability on all roads, Full-Time Four-Wheel Drive is standard on the Hummer EV SUV. But it costs extra on the EV9.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s Surround Vision has integrated front and rear camera washers, ensuring clear, all-weather visibility without the need for manual cleaning. In contrast, the Kia EV9 lacks camera washers, requiring you to manually clean the cameras for optimal performance.

Both the Hummer EV SUV and the EV9 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and driver alert monitors.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV weighs 2862 to 3794 pounds more than the Kia EV9. The NHTSA advises that heavier vehicles are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The Hummer EV SUV’s corrosion warranty is 1 year longer than the EV9’s (6/100,000 vs. 5/100,000).

There are over 2 times as many GMC dealers as there are Kia dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Hummer EV SUV’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2025 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the long-term dependability statistics that show that GMC vehicles are more reliable than Kia vehicles. J.D. Power ranks GMC above average in long-term dependability. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles in the first three years of ownership, Kia is rated lower.

The Hummer EV SUV has more powerful engines than the EV9:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV SUV 2X is faster than the EV9 Land/Wind electric motors:

As tested in Motor Trend the Hummer EV SUV 3X is faster than the EV9 GT-Line electric motors:

The Hummer EV SUV can travel longer on a full charge than the EV9 on a full charge:

The Hummer EV SUV’s optional launch control uses engine electronics to hold engine RPM’s precisely in order to provide the most stable and rapid acceleration possible, using all of the available traction. The EV9 doesn’t offer launch control.

For better traction, the Hummer EV SUV has larger tires than the EV9 (305/55R22 vs. 255/60R19). The Hummer EV SUV’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the EV9 (305/55R22 vs. 285/45R21).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Hummer EV SUV has standard 22-inch wheels. The EV9’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV’s wheels have 8 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Kia EV9 only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard full size spare tire so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare isn’t available on the EV9; it requires you to depend on roadside assistance and your vehicle will have to be towed.

The front and rear suspension of the Hummer EV SUV uses air springs for a smoother, controlled ride than the EV9, which uses coil springs. Air springs maintain proper ride height and ride more smoothly.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard driver-adjustable suspension system. It allows the driver to choose between an extra-supple ride, reducing fatigue on long trips, or a sport setting, which allows maximum control for tricky roads or off-road. The EV9’s suspension doesn’t offer adjustable shock absorbers.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Hummer EV SUV’s wheelbase is 4.7 inches longer than on the EV9 (126.7 inches vs. 122 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Hummer EV SUV is 6.6 inches wider in the front and 6.1 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the EV9.

For better maneuverability, the Hummer EV SUV’s turning circle is 5.2 feet tighter than the EV9’s (35.4 feet vs. 40.6 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Hummer EV SUV has a 8.2 inches greater minimum ground clearance than the EV9 (16 vs. 7.8 inches), allowing the Hummer EV SUV to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

The Hummer EV SUV has 1.3 inches more front headroom, 4.2 inches more front legroom, 1.1 inches more front hip room, 2.3 inches more front shoulder room, 2.3 inches more rear hip room and 4 inches more rear shoulder room than the EV9.

The Hummer EV SUV has a much larger cargo volume than the EV9 with its rear seat up (35.9 vs. 20.2 cubic feet).

A standard locking glovebox (which can’t be accessed with the valet key) keeps your small valuables safer in the Hummer EV SUV. The EV9 doesn’t offer locking storage for small valuables.

The Hummer EV SUV’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the right swing out door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The EV9’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the EV9’s (10,000 vs. 2000 pounds).

The Hummer EV SUV’s standard Keyless Open and Start allow you to unlock the doors from any outside door handle, open the cargo door, and start the vehicle, all without removing the key from the pocket or purse. Smart Key standard on the EV9 doesn’t offer a sensor on the rear doors, so you’ll have to reach a front handle to unlock the rear door.

The Hummer EV SUV has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel is only available on the EV9 Wind/Land/GT-Line.

The GMC Hummer EV SUV has a standard Homelink wireless remote control system for garage door operation and device management, conveniently located on the driver’s visor. Homelink® eliminates the need for separate garage door openers and associated risks of losing, breaking, or having dead batteries. Kia charges extra for Homelink® on the EV9.

The GMC Hummer EV outsold the Kia EV9 by 737 units during 2025.