KIA unveils EV9 SUV and teases a GT variant
KIA's long-awaited EV9 SUV is finally official and coming soon. After dropping a wild concept teaser image in 2021 and more photos late last year, here comes the all-new KIA EV9 three-row electric SUV.
This week, KIA finally unveiled its impressive EV9 SUV, confirming key details on specs, range estimates and configurations. More importantly, towards the end of the presentation, the KIA CEO confirmed that an EV9 GT model would come with additional styling, as well as a "Performance GT that will redefine what performance means for an EV." However, this variant will not arrive until 2025.
The regular KIA EV9, with its sleek front end, fast charging and three-row seats while offering over 300 miles of range, goes on sale later this year. Here are all the details and some additional photos.
As expected, the new KIA EV9 uses Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP 800V platform, delivering excellent range, performance and fast charging speeds. The company has confirmed that its flagship 7-seater electric SUV will be available in RWD and AWD configurations, with either a standard 76 kWh battery or a 99,8 kWh long-range battery.
The rear-drive EV9 has a single electric motor capable of 0-100 mph in 8,2 seconds, while the dual-motor AWD setup can do the same in 6 seconds flat. And yes, all of these configurations are coming to North America.
According to the press release, the KIA EV9 Long Range could travel up to 336 miles per charge, and when the battery runs low it will take advantage of the 800V platform to give owners 150 miles of range after just 15 minutes on the go. the charger.
During the presentation, KIA confirmed a GT model with black accents and other fancy styling changes, but we don't know much about that. Additionally, CEO Ho-Sung Song said a "Performance GT" model will follow in 2025, which sounds exciting.
With the all-new KIA EV9 hitting the market as a 2024 model later this year, expect to hear more in the weeks and months to come, including official EPA ratings, pricing, etc
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