See all Motoring NewsKia's latest introduction into the electric SUV market is the all-new EV9. It is the company’s first three-row electric SUV, available as a six or seven-seater. The vehicle’s striking visual presence is inspired by Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy that finds harmony in the contrasting qualities of nature, modernity, and technology.
Kia Ev9 Range & Charging
With an all-electric driving range of up to 541 kilometres, the Ev9 is complemented by ultra-fast charging that can add up to 239km of driving range in as little as 15 minutes. The EV9 is also equipped with bi-directional charging, meaning not only can customers charge their EV using a wallbox or public charging point, but they can also use the power stored in the EV battery to power electronic appliances – or even, in the future, their home.
Kia EV9 Interior
The interior of the Kia EV9 is equipped with simple, refined technology for an intuitive user experience. The Triple-Panorama-Display consists of a 12.3-inch cluster in front of the driver, a 12.3-inch AVNT screen and a 5.1-inch applied climate system for seat and heating information. The EV9 is also equipped with a Head-Up Display (HUD) for added convenience.
As well as physical buttons on the steering wheel, additional hidden buttons only light up when the car is switched on.
The Kia EV9’s touchscreen navigation system offers a wide range of features such as Bluetooth multi-connection as standard, enabling occupants to connect two mobile devices at once, while Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality are also standard.
The first row offers relaxation seats which can be reclined with the footrest extended while parking or charging. The electronically adjustable seats are equipped with an integrated memory system, automatically adjusting the position of the seat as well as the steering wheel to the driver’s pre-set preference. Additionally, the third row is equipped with armrests including bottle and cup holder
On top of the the first-row relaxation seats, the six-seat layout comes with one of two extra options for second row passengers which can be activated when the vehicle is stationary: Pause Mode, which turns the vehicle interior into a lounge using second row swivelling seats and Enjoy Mode with second-row relaxation seats with wing-out headrests.
The six-seat version with swivelling seats has second-row seats equipped with a 180-degree swivel function. When the car is stopped, the second-row passengers can turn their seats and face the third row and directly interact with each other. In this layout, the long sliding tray, extending from the centre console, acts as a table in between the seats.
Kia EV9 Driving
The Kia EV9 is available with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Both versions come with a 99.8kW battery featuring Kia’s fourth-generation battery technology.
The rear-wheel drive version has a 150kW motor which is capable of a maximum torque output of 350 Nm. With a top speed of 185kmh, this drivetrain variation can accelerate from 0-100kmh in 9.4 seconds.
The all-wheel drive variation is powered by twin 141kW electric motors with maximum torque of 250 Nm & 350 Nm for the Baseline and 350 Nm & 350 Nm for the GT-line, front and rear. It has a top speed of 200kmh, can accelerate the Baseline from 0-100kmh in 6.0 seconds respectively the GT-line in 5.3 seconds, and boasts an estimated WLTP all-electric driving range of up to 497km.
The new Kia EV 9 will arrive in Ireland in November .Local specs and pricing will be announced closer to launch.