Kia has unveiled its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, the Kia EV9, which uses the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).
It offers an all-electric range of over 541km and has an ultra-fast 800-volt charging capability, which can replenish the battery pack to power the car for 239km in 15 minutes. It also features Highway Driving Pilot (HDP), which enables conditional Level 3 autonomous driving, and the Kia Connect Store, which allows customers to purchase digital features and services on demand. The EV9 has a 3,100-mm wheelbase, is 5,010 mm long, 1,980-mm wide and 1,755-mm tall, and has an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.28. The car will be available for pre-order in the second quarter of 2023 and will be on sale in selected global markets from the second half of the year.
Key features of the Kia EV9 include:
• An all-electric range of over 541km, according to the WLTP, and an ultra-fast 800-volt charging capability.
• The EV9 uses the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and has an aerodynamic coefficient of 0.28.
• It features Highway Driving Pilot (HDP), which enables conditional Level 3 autonomous driving in selected markets.
• The Kia Connect Store allows customers to purchase digital features and services on demand, and it is capable of over-the-air (OTA) updates.
• The EV9 provides a variety of second-row seat options, including a relaxation-type and swivel-type two-seater independent seat, which can swivel 180 degrees to enable conversations with those seated in the third row.
• The car will be available for pre-order in the second quarter of 2023 and will be on sale in selected global markets from the second half of the year.