The electric cars are coming. Once niche vehicles, traditional automakers are rolling out countless new EVs to fit into conventional vehicle segments, including crossovers and SUVs. The Kia EV9 Concept is one of 11 new electric vehicles expected from Kia by the 2026 model year.The EV9 Concept was first shown at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2021. It promises a range of 300 miles and fast charging times. Just as crucially, it provides three rows of seating, which will make it a real option for families. This is merely a concept vehicle, hinting at a production version that is expected to arrive in 2023 as a 2024 model. It’s still early, but here’s what we know so far…Kia’s burgeoning electric vehicle lineup is set to expand to include the EV9 SUV, which could be the electrified Telluride we didn’t even know we wanted. The EV9 will share a platform with the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 7 and should come with either rear- or all-wheel drive, with the latter version using dual electric motors. In the brand’s smaller EV6 SUV, the dual-motor setup makes up to 576 horsepower. A driving range is said to be as high as 300 miles per charge, but Kia hasn’t released information about the EV9’s battery size or motors.The EV9 is an all-new nameplate for the Kia brand and the next in the company’s plan to have 11 new electric vehicles for sale by 2026. We expect to see a production version o the EV9 debut sometime in 2022 with deliveries to customers in 2023.Kia has not released information about the EV9’s pricing, nor do we know what features will be standard and optional on the new SUV. When we find out more, we’ll update this story with that information and make a recommendation on which of the trims will offer the best bang for your buck.Kia claims a 300-mile driving range for the EV9 and says the SUV will also be able to charge on 350-kilowatt fast-charging stations. We aren’t sure what size battery pack will come standard or if a larger one may be available as an option but we should find out that information closer to the SUV’s on-sale date.The story contains independent illustrations penned by CarScoops’ artist Josh Byrnes based on the recent Kia EV9 concept study and our own intel. The renders are neither related to nor endorsed by Kia.Kia is going all guns blazing with its transition into battery-electric vehicles, with the Niro EV and EV6 just the start of its electric ambitions. The next in its product offensive is the EV9, a large SUV previewed in concept form at last November’s Los Angeles Auto Show.The automaker has already confirmed that the EV9 will be hitting US shores in late 2023, so what can we expect from the brutishly boxy large crossover? Let’s take an illustrative deep dive and explore everything we know to date.Unlike many other concept cars that lose their uniqueness transitioning to series production, the EV9 will retain much of the concept’s brutish good looks. Frontal styling showcases Kia’s reimagined Tiger Nose with a slim vent flanked by a pair of vertically stacked headlamp clusters. Visually, it plays a few tricks with what appears to be a dominant lower intake, but instead is a contrasting black panel with clever design details.Viewing it from the side reveals a monolithic aesthetic with powerful proportions. An upright windshield with a box-like DLO (daylight opening area) is open and airy, and the sheet metal surfacing appears to be carved from stone – check out those shapely fenders! The monolithic theme continues at the rear with chiseled lines, contrasting lower cladding, and boomerang-inspired taillamps framing the tailgate glass.Inside, the EV9 will offer seating for at least six across three rows of seats. The concept car uses recycled materials such as reclaimed fishing nets and other discarded plastics to create a more sustainable interior. The concept also sports a large panoramic sunroof and a 27.0-inch infotainment display.Inside, the EV9 concept features an impressive lounge-like atmosphere with flexible seating options. Sadly, while the three-row seating makes the cut, the pivoting functionality won’t, nor will the suicide doors or pop-up steering wheel. Fortunately, many other elements, including the futuristic styling, ambient lighting, and a 27-inch digital instrument cluster-plus-infotainment hub, survive the transition into production.Recycled PET bottles are used within the cabin plastics, and it’s also vegan-friendly with non-animal derived leathers. Expect the usual plethora of driver-assist systems, ranging from semi-autonomous highway driving aid, safe exit assist, rear cross-traffic avoidance, and navigation-based dynamic cruise control.The EV9’s 800-volt architecture enables vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality and DC fast-charging up to 350 kW, with replenishment from 10 to 80 percent achieved in only 20-30 minutes. Kia has indicated the maximum range to be around the 300-mile (483 km) mark.We expect the powertrains to mirror that of the EV6. In that vehicle, its dual-motor e-AWD setup pumps out 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque to yield a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 4.6 seconds. A higher performance variant with 576 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque will also likely be on the cards.Like the smaller EV6, the EV9 sits on Kia’s electric global modular platform (E-GMP). The concept’s wheelbase of 122 inches (3,100 mm) firmly eclipses the already larger-than-life Telluride, which benefits both occupant space and battery capacity (although the exact kWh capacity is still undisclosed).The EV9’s 800-volt architecture enables vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality and DC fast-charging up to 350 kW, with replenishment from 10 to 80 percent achieved in only 20-30 minutes. Kia has indicated the maximum range to be around the 300-mile (483 km) mark.We expect the powertrains to mirror that of the EV6. In that vehicle, its dual-motor e-AWD setup pumps out 320 hp and 446 lb-ft of torque to yield a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of 4.6 seconds. A higher performance variant with 576 horsepower and 546 pound-feet of torque will also likely be on the cards.The EV9 will sit alongside Hyundai’s upcoming Ioniq Seven SUV and the China-only Volkswagen ID.6 in the mainstream large battery-electric SUV segment. Other, albeit luxury, rivals include Cadillac’s Lyriq, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, BMW iX, and an unnamed large crossover from Lexus.Kia has confirmed that the EV9 will go on sale across Europe next year, with US sales commencing later in 2023. An official debut will likely take place in the coming months.
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