Kia EV9 | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Kia |
Model code | MV [1] |
Production | 2023–present |
Model years | 2024–present |
Assembly | South Korea: Gwangmyeong |
Designer | Karim Habib (design chief) [2] |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
Body style | 5-door SUV |
Layout | |
Platform | E-GMP |
Related | |
Powertrain | |
Battery | 76.1 kWh lithium-ion (Standard) [4] 99.8 kWh lithium-ion (Long Range) [4] |
Range | Up to 541 km (336 mi) [5] (WLTP) |
Plug-in charging | 240 kW, 800 V DC 11 kW AC V2L: 3.68 kW |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,100 mm (122.0 in) [6] |
Length | 5,010–5,015 mm (197.2–197.4 in) [6] |
Width | 1,980 mm (78.0 in) [6] |
Height | 1,755–1,780 mm (69.1–70.1 in) [6] |
Curb weight | 2,405–2,664 kg (5,302–5,873 lb) |
The Kia EV9 is an all-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.
The EV9 was first unveiled as the Kia EV9 Concept at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, [7] [8] featuring 3 rows of seats. [9] The concept car features an interior that can transform into a meeting room. [7] The Kia EV9 offers two battery options: a 76-kilowatt-hour battery or a 100-kilowatt-hour battery. The real-world range is estimated to be around 400 kilometers (250 miles) for the smaller battery and 500 kilometers (310 miles) for the larger battery. [10]
Kia unveiled the silhouette of the production EV9 via an internet teaser on 3 March 2023. [11] [12] The EV9 was officially presented on 14 March 2023, featuring a similar design to the concept and the second-row seats which rotate 180 degrees. [13] [14]
The production version retains many design elements from the original EV9 concept, which was first shown in November 2021. [15]
Kia said that it is "formed from a polygonal design language" that uses "triangular fender structures and highly pronounced geometric wheel arches that combine with the fuselage body." Kia also says the EV9 is very aerodynamic, although it has many lines and edges. [15]
Battery | Layout | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) (official) | Top speed |
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76.1 kWh (Standard Range) | RWD | 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) | 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) | 8.2 s | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
99.8 kWh (Long Range) | RWD | 150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) at 4,200–8,200 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 0–4,000 rpm | 9.4 s | |
AWD | 283 kW (385 PS; 380 hp) at 4,000–7,800 rpm [17] | 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft) at 0–3,800 rpm [18] | 5.3 s [19] | 200 km/h (124 mph) |
The Kia EV9 achieved the maximum rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP tests. [20]
In November 2023, Kia EV9 was selected as the 'Family Car of the Year' by Top Gear. [21] [22]
Later in December 2023, Kia EV9 was chosen as the 'DrivingElectric Car' of the Year 2024. [23] It also won the 'German Luxury Car' of the Year 2024. [24] [25]
It also won a 2024 10Best Trucks and SUVs Award by Car and Driver. [26]
In 2024, it won the North American Utility Vehicle of the Year at the 2024 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) Awards. [27]
Kia EV9 also won the title "Best Electric 7-Seater" at the at 2024 What Car? Awards. [28] [29]
It won the 2024 Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show. [30]
Kia EV9 wins 'Best of the Best' in the Cars and Motorcycles category. [31]
Calendar year | South Korea [32] | United States [33] | Europe [32] |
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2023 | 8,052 | 1,118 | 2,856 |
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