- EV9 praised for driving efficiency, worth and functionality
The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named Automobiles.com’s “Prime 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—Automobiles.com editors highlighted that there isn’t a three-row EV SUV in the marketplace immediately that may compete with what the EV9 has to supply.
“The EV9 is a perfect car for a household seeking to get right into a three-row electrical car,” mentioned Brian Normile, Automobiles.com’s highway check editor. “Its spaciousness, smooth styling and relative affordability make it a strong, and logical, buy.”
When deciding on a winner, Automobiles.com editors consider person options, user-friendliness, driving enjoyment, utility, charging capabilities, and extra, all of which replicate the qualities most vital to immediately’s consumers. Automobiles.com judges praised the 2024 EV9’s capabilities, options and affordability as main components for profitable.
“We’re thrilled to have the 2024 EV9 acknowledged because the main three-row electrical SUV by the consultants at Automobiles.com” mentioned Steven Heart, COO & EVP, Kia America. “This award shines a highlight on all the things the EV9 brings to the desk—and the truth that it’s absolutely electrical is an added bonus.”
The EV9 presents 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 car system over-the-air updates[ii], ultra-wideband-based Digital Key[iii], and Onboard Energy Generator (V2L) performance[iv]. Powered by a regular 76.1-kWh battery paired with a 160-kW (215-hp) motor, the EV9 options DC fast-charging compatibility. Optionally available upgrades embrace 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 linked to a 350kW DC quick charger, the EV9 can cost from 10 to 80 p.c state of cost in beneath 25 minutes[v].
[i] Towing might considerably cut back electrical vary and requires extra tools. See Proprietor’s Handbook 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 car retail sale/lease date as recorded by the seller. Use of Kia Join is topic to settlement to the Kia Join Privateness Coverage (accessible at house owners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (accessible at house owners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Kia Join options might fluctuate by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim stage. Options, specs, and charges are topic to alter. Kia Join might at the moment be unavailable for Mannequin 12 months 2022 and newer automobiles bought or bought in Massachusetts.
[iii] Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Join subscription and a appropriate sensible gadget with an lively information plan. Regular mobile service charges might apply when utilizing a wise gadget.
[iv] V2G, V2L, and V2H require the acquisition of individually bought extra tools and is probably not appropriate with all units and houses. Contact knowledgeable to evaluate your own home’s electrical system and any relevant permits and permissions. These options can be utilized till a 20 p.c battery state of cost. Seek advice from the car’s Proprietor’s Handbook 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, car upkeep, charging apply, battery age, climate, temperature, and your car’s situation. Battery capability will lower with time and use. Frequent use of DC quick charging can negatively influence battery efficiency and sturdiness, and Kia recommends minimizing use of DC quick charging.
