Kia EV9: A Family-Friendly Electric SUV
The exterior has many angles and the interior has a luxurious scent.
The Kia EV9 is a very big car, almost the size of a Range Rover. It can fit three rows of seats, which is good for big families. You can get it as a six or seven-seater. The best thing about the EV9 is how far it can go without charging. The rear-wheel drive version can go up to 336 miles, and the all-wheel-drive version can go up to 308 miles.
Kia showed their electric SUV before, so the outside is not shocking. The inside has cool seats that can turn to the back row. This could make kids happy or mad.
The Kia EV9 SUV is unique with its big, bold, and angular design. The matte blue finish completes the look. Kia is always innovative. Despite its boxy lines, the EV9 has a drag coefficient of 0.28, making it surprisingly dynamic.
The EV9 is pretty cool. It has digital door mirrors and flush door handles. The relaxation seats can be adjusted in many ways. Plus, there's a huge display on the dashboard. All of this adds to the SUV's style.
There are three screens in the car. They are divided into sections. One screen is 12.3 inches and shows information about driving. Another screen is also 12.3 inches and is for entertainment. The last screen is 5.3 inches and shows climate controls. The car has a big inside and a great sound system with 14 speakers from Meridian.
Kia's new EV9 is built on the successful E-GMP platform. This platform is already used for the EV6. With the EV9, you can choose between rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The SUV has a 99.8kWh battery pack. Kia has designed it to be great on range and practical with 800V ultra-fast charging.
If you plug into a 240kW charger, you can get 150 miles of range in 15 minutes for the rear-wheel drive car and 136 miles in 15 minutes for the four-wheel drive edition. Kia is proud of the EV9's bi-directional charging capabilities, which means you can use your SUV to power appliances, your home, or send power back to the grid. It's an efficient way to use any extra power and balance energy use in a practical way.
Kia is offering the EV9 with a digital key option. This lets people use their phone to get into and use their car. It also has many driving aids like Kia's Highway Driving Pilot Level 3 autonomous system. LiDAR sensors, radar, cameras, and sensors help the car. They're especially helpful because the SUV is big.
The Kia EV9 SUV runs on electricity and is expected to do well in America and China. However, people are wondering if it will work in the UK. We will have to wait and see after we get the chance to test it out later in the year. The cost has not been set yet, but it is believed to start at £65,000.