- EV9 praised for driving efficiency, worth and functionality
The all-electric 2024 Kia EV9 has been named Vehicles.com’s “Prime Choose: 3-Row Electrical SUV.” Chosen from a aggressive lineup of electrical autos throughout 5 classes—2-Row EV SUV, 3-Row EV SUV, Electrical Automotive, 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 check editor. “Its spaciousness, glossy styling and relative affordability make it a stable, and logical, buy.”
When deciding on a winner, Vehicles.com editors consider consumer options, user-friendliness, driving enjoyment, utility, charging capabilities, and extra, all of which replicate the qualities most vital to at present’s buyers. Vehicles.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 specialists at Vehicles.com” stated 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 affords 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 regular 76.1-kWh battery paired with a 160-kW (215-hp) motor, the EV9 options DC fast-charging compatibility. Non-obligatory 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 % state of cost in underneath 25 minutes[v].
[i] Towing could considerably scale back electrical vary and requires extra gear. See Proprietor’s Handbook for towing directions. At all times use warning whereas towing.
[ii] Buy/lease of sure 2025 and newer Kia autos 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 seller. Use of Kia Join is topic to settlement to the Kia Join Privateness Coverage (accessible at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/privacy-policy.html) and Phrases of Service (accessible at homeowners.kia.com/us/en/terms-of-service.html). Kia Join options could range by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim degree. Options, specs, and charges are topic to alter. Kia Join could presently be unavailable for Mannequin Yr 2022 and newer autos offered or bought in Massachusetts.
[iii] Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Join subscription and a appropriate good system with an energetic knowledge plan. Regular mobile service charges could apply when utilizing a wise system.
[iv] V2G, V2L, and V2H require the acquisition of individually offered extra gear and might not be appropriate with all gadgets and houses. Contact an expert to evaluate your private home’s electrical system and any relevant permits and permissions. These options can be utilized till a 20 % battery state of cost. Check with the automobile’s Proprietor’s Handbook for warnings and directions.
[v] Cost time primarily based on Kia Company testing with 350 kW DC quick charger. Precise cost time could range 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.
