- EV9 praised for driving efficiency, worth and functionality
The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named Automobiles.com’s “Prime Choose: 3-Row Electrical SUV.” Chosen from a aggressive lineup of electrical autos throughout 5 classes—2-Row EV SUV, 3-Row EV SUV, Electrical Automotive, Worth EV, and Luxurious EV—Automobiles.com editors highlighted that there isn’t a three-row EV SUV in the marketplace at the moment that may compete with what the EV9 has to supply.
“The EV9 is a perfect automobile for a household trying to get right into a three-row electrical automobile,” mentioned Brian Normile, Automobiles.com’s highway check editor. “Its spaciousness, glossy styling and relative affordability make it a strong, and logical, buy.”
When choosing a winner, Automobiles.com editors consider consumer options, user-friendliness, driving enjoyment, utility, charging capabilities, and extra, all of which mirror the qualities most essential to at the moment’s consumers. Automobiles.com judges praised the 2024 EV9’s capabilities, options and affordability as main components for successful.
“We’re thrilled to have the 2024 EV9 acknowledged because the main three-row electrical SUV by the consultants at Automobiles.com” mentioned Steven Middle, COO & EVP, Kia America. “This award shines a highlight on every little thing the EV9 brings to the desk—and the truth that it’s totally electrical is an added bonus.”
The EV9 gives beneficiant inside quantity and cargo house, towing functionality[i], wealthy inside appointments, and a few of Kia’s newest in-vehicle know-how together with automobile system over-the-air updates[ii], ultra-wideband-based Digital Key[iii], and Onboard Energy Generator (V2L) performance[iv]. Powered by a typical 76.1-kWh battery paired with a 160-kW (215-hp) motor, the EV9 options DC fast-charging compatibility. Non-obligatory upgrades embody a 99.8-kWh battery in a single-motor configuration or a dual-motor setup that delivers 283 kW (379 hp) with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, producing 516 lb.-ft. of torque. When related to a 350kW DC quick charger, the EV9 can cost from 10 to 80 p.c state of cost in underneath 25 minutes[v].
[i] Towing could considerably scale back electrical vary and requires further tools. See Proprietor’s Handbook for towing directions. All the time use warning whereas towing.
[ii] Buy/lease of sure 2025 and newer Kia autos with Kia Join features a complimentary 3-year subscription to the Kia Join Final bundle, ranging from new automobile retail sale/lease date as recorded by the supplier. Use of Kia Join is topic to settlement to the Kia Join Privateness Coverage (out there at house owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (out there at house owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Kia Join options could differ by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim degree. Options, specs, and costs are topic to alter. Kia Join could at the moment be unavailable for Mannequin Yr 2022 and newer autos bought or bought in Massachusetts.
[iii] Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Join subscription and a appropriate sensible gadget with an lively information plan. Regular mobile service charges could apply when utilizing a sensible gadget.
[iv] V2G, V2L, and V2H require the acquisition of individually bought further tools and is probably not appropriate with all gadgets and houses. Contact an expert to evaluate your property’s electrical system and any relevant permits and permissions. These options can be utilized till a 20 p.c battery state of cost. Seek advice from the automobile’s Proprietor’s Handbook for warnings and directions.
[v] Cost time based mostly on Kia Company testing with 350 kW DC quick charger. Precise cost time could differ with choices, driving circumstances, driving habits, automobile upkeep, charging observe, battery age, climate, temperature, and your automobile’s situation. Battery capability will lower with time and use. Frequent use of DC quick charging can negatively influence battery efficiency and sturdiness, and Kia recommends minimizing use of DC quick charging.
