Kia’s Next Electric Vehicle for India Will be an SUV!
The Korean carmaker is gearing up to introduce a new battery electric vehicle in the Indian market next year. Read on for more details:
EV9 Is Coming to India!
The company has all but confirmed to carandbike that it is lining up the Kia EV9 – its biggest EV yet – for an India launch in 2024
Second of Three Kia EVs Coming by 2025
The EV9 will be the second all-electric Kia model for India, and is one of 14 battery electric vehicles the carmaker intends to roll out globally by 2027
One of the Biggest Kia Models Ever
At over 5,000 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,755 mm in height, the EV9 is one of the largest Kia passenger vehicles ever made. At 3,100 mm, its wheelbase is 200 mm longer than that of even the Kia Telluride
Rear Seats With a Twist
Overseas, the EV9 is available in six- and seven-seat forms, with the six-seat model featuring a neat party trick in the form of swivelling second-row seats that can rotate by a full 180 degrees
Battery Choices
Two battery options are on offer with the EV9 abroad – a 76.1 kWh unit on the Standard variant, and a 99.8 kWh battery on the Long Range model
Range and charging
Range of the EV9 Long Range will exceed 540 kilometres on the WLTP cycle, and with its 800-volt charging system, the EV9 will be able to charge to 80% in just 25 minutes