- EV9 praised for driving efficiency, worth and functionality
The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named Vehicles.com’s “High Decide: 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 available on the market at present 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,” stated Brian Normile, Vehicles.com’s highway take a look at editor. “Its spaciousness, glossy styling and relative affordability make it a stable, and logical, buy.”
When deciding on a winner, Vehicles.com editors consider person options, user-friendliness, driving enjoyment, utility, charging capabilities, and extra, all of which replicate the qualities most vital to at present’s consumers. Vehicles.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 specialists at Vehicles.com” stated Steven Heart, 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 absolutely electrical is an added bonus.”
The EV9 provides 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. Optionally available 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 beneath 25 minutes[v].
[i] Towing could considerably scale back electrical vary and requires further gear. See Proprietor’s Guide for towing directions. At all times 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 package deal, ranging from new automobile retail sale/lease date as recorded by the vendor. 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 fluctuate by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim stage. Options, specs, and costs are topic to alter. Kia Join could presently 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 suitable sensible system with an energetic knowledge plan. Regular mobile service charges could apply when utilizing a sensible system.
[iv] V2G, V2L, and V2H require the acquisition of individually offered further gear and is probably not suitable 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. Discuss 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 could fluctuate with choices, driving circumstances, driving habits, automobile upkeep, charging follow, 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 impression battery efficiency and sturdiness, and Kia recommends minimizing use of DC quick charging.
