The EV9 will be Kia's first battery-electric vehicle made in the United States, allowing it to qualify for federal tax credits.
targets a rating of 300 miles for the EV9 RWD Long Range model. No estimates for the other variants were announced, but the AWD model will most likely offer a sub-300-mile range., the 2024 Kia EV9 will offer a maximum DC fast charging speed of 230 kW, which translates into a charging time from 10 to 80 percent state of charge in under 25 minutes. The electric SUV will also offer an 11 kW onboard charger enabling Level 2 charging.
Regardless of the powertrain and trim, Kia says the EV will offer four drive modes at launch: Eco, Normal, Sport, and My Mode. As for practicality, the EV9 will be available from launch in a variety of six- and seven-seat configurations. Thanks to its large footprint – it's sized similarly to the Telluride, albeit with an 8-inch longer wheelbase – the EV9 offers plenty of space for passengers and luggage.With all three rows raised, the EV9 can accommodate 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space, which increases to 81.9 cubic feet when both rows of rear seats are folded.
Unfortunately, we'll have to wait some more for Kia to release US pricing and EPA-rated range ratings of the 2024 EV9. The automaker will likely release that information ahead of the EV9's arrival in the United States, expected in Q4 2023. Given the estimated release date, the first batches of EV9s will likely be imported from South Korea until US production gets underway.
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