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Kia EV9 vs Kia Telluride: fuel cost
Same job, different fuel. Five years of EPA fuel-cost data, head to head. Updated October 2026.
2026 Kia EV9
2025 Kia TellurideSide by side
| 2026 Kia EV9 | 2025 Kia Telluride | |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Battery electric | Gasoline |
| EPA economy | 305 mi EPA range | 22 mpg combined |
| EPA fuel cost / year | $850 | $3,050 |
| 5-year fuel cost | $4,250 | $15,250 |
| 5-year fuel savings (EV) | $11,000 | |
What the numbers say
- The EV9 costs $11,000 less in fuel over five years ($4,250 vs $15,250).
- Three-row SUVs are the worst gas offenders here: 22 mpg means $3,050 a year.
- Family haulers drive family miles — the more you drive, the bigger the EV advantage.
Our take
Over five years the Kia EV9 saves $11,000 in fuel versus the 2025 Kia Telluride ($4,250 vs $15,250). That's $2,200 a year, every year, before a single oil change. The bigger your mileage, the bigger the gap — at 20,000 miles a year, scale these figures by a third.
Fuel costs only — EPA annual estimates at 15,000 miles/year. Purchase price, insurance, and maintenance aren’t in this comparison.
Questions, answered
How much cheaper is the Kia EV9 to fuel than the Kia Telluride?
$11,000 over five years at EPA estimates: $4,250 vs $15,250.
What does the Kia EV9 cost per year in fuel?
$850 a year at the EPA’s 15,000-miles-per-year estimate — about $71/month in electricity.
Does the fuel saving cover the price difference?
That depends on the gas car’s transaction price, which we don’t track — this page compares fuel only. But $11,000 in fuel savings plus no oil changes is the core of the EV value case.
Fuel figures: U.S. EPA via fueleconomy.gov (annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles/year; 5-year = 5× annual). EV price is verified starting MSRP before destination. Gas trim shown is the EPA test trim stated.