- EV9 praised for driving efficiency, worth and functionality
The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named Vehicles.com’s “High Choose: 3-Row Electrical SUV.” Chosen from a aggressive lineup of electrical automobiles throughout 5 classes—2-Row EV SUV, 3-Row EV SUV, Electrical Automobile, Worth EV, and Luxurious EV—Vehicles.com editors highlighted that there isn’t a three-row EV SUV in the marketplace as we speak that may compete with what the EV9 has to supply.
“The EV9 is a perfect automobile for a household seeking to get right into a three-row electrical automobile,” mentioned Brian Normile, Vehicles.com’s street take a look at editor. “Its spaciousness, smooth styling and relative affordability make it a strong, and logical, buy.”
When deciding on a winner, Vehicles.com editors consider consumer options, user-friendliness, driving enjoyment, utility, charging capabilities, and extra, all of which mirror the qualities most essential to as we speak’s customers. Vehicles.com judges praised the 2024 EV9’s capabilities, options and affordability as main elements for profitable.
“We’re thrilled to have the 2024 EV9 acknowledged because the main three-row electrical SUV by the specialists at Vehicles.com” mentioned Steven Middle, COO & EVP, Kia America. “This award shines a highlight on all the pieces 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 area, 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 an ordinary 76.1-kWh battery paired with a 160-kW (215-hp) motor, the EV9 options DC fast-charging compatibility. Non-compulsory 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 % state of cost in below 25 minutes[v].
[i] Towing might considerably scale back electrical vary and requires extra gear. See Proprietor’s Guide for towing directions. All the time use warning whereas towing.
[ii] Buy/lease of sure 2025 and newer Kia automobiles 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 (obtainable at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (obtainable at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Kia Join options might fluctuate by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim degree. Options, specs, and costs are topic to alter. Kia Join might at the moment be unavailable for Mannequin 12 months 2022 and newer automobiles offered or bought in Massachusetts.
[iii] Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Join subscription and a appropriate good gadget with an energetic information plan. Regular mobile service charges might apply when utilizing a sensible gadget.
[iv] V2G, V2L, and V2H require the acquisition of individually offered extra gear and will not be appropriate with all units and houses. Contact knowledgeable to evaluate your property’s electrical system and any relevant permits and permissions. These options can be utilized till a 20 % battery state of cost. Consult with the automobile’s Proprietor’s Guide for warnings and directions.
[v] Cost time based mostly on Kia Company testing with 350 kW DC quick charger. Precise cost time might fluctuate with choices, driving situations, 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 affect battery efficiency and sturdiness, and Kia recommends minimizing use of DC quick charging.
