The Kia EV9 is set to be launched in India as the flagship electric SUV on October 3, 2024.
Dimensions
| Length | 5,010 mm |
| Width | 1,980 mm |
| Height | 1,755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm |
The length of the Kia EV9—more than five meters—improves its overall road presence. The EV9 turns heads with its futuristic design features despite having a boxy, SUV-like shape. It has features including vertically aligned headlamp arrangement with LED DRLs termed star map lighting, which produces an animated lighting pattern, and digital pattern lighting built into the grille.
Tech Loaded Cabin
The Kia EV9’s interior has dual-tone white and black leatherette seat upholstery and a minimalist black dashboard design. With a 5.3-inch temperature control display sandwiched between two 12.3-inch panels, it has a triple screen configuration. Virtually hidden touch-input controls for the media, climate control and ventilation system, start/stop, and other settings are located beneath the screen on the dashboard panel. Captain seats with an 8-way power adjustment and a massaging feature are available in the EV9’s second row.
The India-spec EV9 also has separate sunroofs for the first and second rows, a digital IRVM (internal rear view mirror), and leg support for the first and second row seats as a relaxation feature. Level 2 advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automated emergency braking are included in the safety package of the EV9.
Range & Battery Pack
The 99.8 kWh battery pack-equipped India-spec EV9 will be available from Kia. The following are the specific details:
| Battery Pack | 99.8 kWh |
| Claimed Range | Over 500 km |
| No. of Electric Motors | 2 |
| Drive Type | AWD (All-wheel-drive) |
| Power | 384 PS |
| Torque | 700 Nm |
The EV9’s battery pack can be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 24 minutes thanks to its 350 kW DC fast charging capability. Additionally, the EV9 will feature a vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature that lets you use the car’s battery pack to power your external gadgets.
Anticipated Cost
It is expected that the Kia EV9 will start at Rs 80 lakh.