Kia is expanding its electric vehicle lineup, which currently only includes the EV6, with the new EV9. Showcased earlier this year, the new EV9 is now poised to redefine premium electric mobility in India.
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KIA EV9 PRICE RS.1.3CRORE
6-SEATER ELECTRIC VEHICLE
99.8 kWh BATTERY PACK
RANGE 561KMS
Kia has launched the EV9 electric SUV in India at Rs 1.3 crore, but only the fully loaded GT-Line variant is being made available.
The EV9 is a 6-seater electric vehicle, which focuses on the comfort of its passengers in all the three rows with a feature list that can put luxury cars to shame.
The new Kia EV9, based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture, will command a strong road presence. It measures 5,010 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width and stands 1,755 mm tall, and receives a 3,100 mm long wheelbase.
This will not only relate to spacious interiors but will also allow for a spacious boot. Ground clearance is 198 mm. Its exteriors sports a large closed-off front grille, elongated bonnet, cubed LED headlamps, Z-shaped DRLs and vertically stacked LED tail lamps. It also gets door-mounted ORVMs, flush door handles, rear wiper and spoiler and massive wheel arches. Thick body cladding and functional roof rails will also ensure that the EV9 commands a strong road presence.
Other features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a similarly sized instrument cluster, three-zone climate control, dual electric sunroofs, a head-up display, a digital inside rear-view mirror, vehicle-to-load functionality, a 14-speaker Meridian audio system, a digital key, OTA updates, the latest version of Kia Connect connected-car tech and much more.
On the safety front, the e-SUV is equipped with 10 airbags, ESC, downhill brake control, vehicle stability management, parking sensors on front, side and rear, all-wheel disc brakes, a 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS features such as Forward Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control, High Beam Assist, Lane Keep Assist, and so on.
With a single variant on offer, the Kia EV9 makes use of a 99.8 kWh battery pack that powers dual motors with a combined output of 384 PS and 700 Nm. The setup has a claimed ARAI-range of 561km, and ofcourse, it supports DC fast charging, which can top up its battery from 10 to 80 per cent in just 24 minutes while using a 350 kW charger. The ‘AWD’ in its variant moniker should make it apparent that its dual electric motors send power to all the four wheels of the EV9.
The two electric motors produce a combined 384hp and 700Nm of peak torque, helping the SUV dash from 0-100kph in 5.3 seconds. It offers an ARAI-certified range of 561km on a single full charge. The battery can be juiced up from 10-80 percent in 24 minutes with a 350kW DC fast charger.
