EV9 2024 isn’t expected to arrive until later this year. But sometimes, potential details come out before an automaker intended, and that appears to be what happened with this three-row SUV. A survey Kia sent to Telluride owners appears to show some potential specs for the electric SUV.
What do we know about the Kia EV9?
Now, it’s essential to note that this Kia hasn’t released all of its official specs. However, in a recent survey released by the brand, it seems we now have more information about this electric vehicle.
hopes to capitalize on the success of the EV6. And it aims to offer people an electric SUV with three rows of seats. So, it makes sense that Kia sought the opinions of Telluride owners.
According to the survey, the EV9 could be available in five different trim levels, with a starting price of around $55,000. When properly equipped, it will likely have around 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. That is if you want the most powerful variant of this electric vehicle.
The Kia EV9 will be an electric vehicle for families
As more and more of the automotive industry embraces electrification, it is important to have an electric family vehicle in the fleet. This is what will be. As a three-row SUV, it will likely seat six or seven, depending on interior configuration.
According to , it can also tow up to 3,500 pounds. And that’s something families looking for a new SUV are likely to appreciate. For those who want an AWD SUV, the 2024 EV9 will offer it for a price. But the standard one will be front-wheel drive.
Kia going electric?
By 2026, it expects to have 11 new electric vehicles on the market. The 2022 EV6 is the first of these electric vehicles and will be the second. The EV9 is expected to arrive for the 2024 model year sometime in 2023. And that will give consumers another choice if they’re looking for an electric SUV.
For a long time, it was as if Tesla dominated the EV market. But with brands like Ford now electrifying bestsellers like the F-150, cars with electric powertrains are starting to go mainstream.
According to , Kia says the 2024 EV9 will have a range of 300 miles. That range could be standard fare, or it could be thanks to a larger (and probably more expensive) battery pack.
The Kia EV9 is coming
While Kia hasn’t released all the official specs on , it’s coming. And sending a survey to Telluride owners, it’s clear the brand hopes it will be popular with people who already own a three-row SUV.
In the coming months we should get more official information about this new Kia SUV. But until then, the leaked survey answers a few questions.
