Kia’s electric range is starting to expand. And for good reason, the manufacturer now offers several models, including the e-Niro and other EV6s, which received the title “Car of the Year 2022”. But the Korean firm is obviously not going to stop there, especially since the European Union voted to ban thermal cars from 2035. Therefore, Kia will sell only zero-emission models. It is in this context that she opens the curtain on her new EV9, a few days after showing several photos of herself. a large electric SUVwithout giving much information.

Kia EV9.
Another big step towards the future of sustainable mobility.
Designed to pave the way for the next 100% electric SUV.
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Up to seven people

But now we finally know more about this newcomer, which offers very different styling from the EV6 we already know well. At 5.01 meters in length, 1.98 meters in width and 1.76 meters in height, the electric SUV is a beautiful baby that offers Wheels 19 or 21 inches. This one has very angular lines and takes the famous tiger face, dear to the brand, albeit very heavily redesigned. The GT Line version is also included in the range, distinguished by specific screens and a slightly modified radiator grille.

With a wheelbase of 3.10 meters, the Kia EV9 can accommodate at least seven people and offers several seating configurations. Those in the second row can turn 180 degrees. The driver’s seat is equipped with a large 2.3-inch touchscreen in combination with a digital handset of the same size. The SUV is compatible with OTA update at a distance, while upholstery ignores animal skin.

Up to 541 kilometers

Resting on E-GMP platform The already well-known new Kia EV9 is available in several versions with batteries with a capacity of 76.1 and 99.8 kWh, providing a range of up to 541 kilometers according to the WLTP cycle. An SUV is also displayed power up to 384 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque. Thus, acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in just six seconds. It will be possible to unlock a function that offers up to 700 Nm of torque to perform the same exercise in 5.3 seconds.

The SUV has an 800-volt architecture, like the EV6, which recovers 239 kilometers in 15 minutes. The EV9 is also equipped with a tV2L technology pto power the equipment through its charging socket, as well as level 2 autonomous driving.Prices are currently unknown, as is the release date.