Kia EV9

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Kia EV9
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2024 Kia EV9
Overview
Manufacturer Kia
Model code MV [1]
Production2023–present
Model years 2024–present
AssemblySouth 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]
RangeUp 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]
Length5,010–5,015 mm (197.2–197.4 in) [6]
Width1,980 mm (78.0 in) [6]
Height1,755–1,780 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.

Contents

Overview

Concept

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]

Production

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]

Design

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]

Specifications

Powertrain [16]
BatteryLayoutPowerTorque0100 km/h
(062 mph)
(official)
Top speed
76.1 kWh
(Standard Range)
RWD160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp)350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft)8.2 s185 km/h (115 mph)
99.8 kWh
(Long Range)
RWD150 kW (204 PS; 201 hp) at 4,200–8,200 rpm350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft) at 0–4,000 rpm9.4 s
AWD283 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)

Safety

The Kia EV9 achieved the maximum rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP tests. [20]

Awards and distinctions

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]

Sales

Calendar yearSouth Korea [32] United States [33] Europe [32]
20238,0521,1182,856

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