Kia India has introduced its new EV9 electric SUV to the Indian market, with an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.3 crore. Only the fully loaded GT-Line variant will be available.
The EV9 is being imported to India through the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route, making it the most premium car in Kia’s Indian portfolio, placed above the EV6.
The car has an ARAI-certified range of 561 km on a full charge.
While there are no direct competitors for the EV9, it will face competition from luxury electric SUVs like the Mercedes EQE, BMW iX, and Audi Q8 e-tron.
Kia EV9: Features and Performance
The India-spec EV9 is powered by a 99.8kWh battery pack that supports dual electric motors for an all-wheel-drive setup.
These motors generate a combined 384hp and 700Nm of torque, enabling the SUV to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 5.3 seconds.
On a single full charge, it can cover a distance of 561 km, as certified by ARAI. Using a 350kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just 24 minutes.
The EV9 comes with a standard 6-seat layout, featuring captain seats in the second row that offer electric adjustment, massage function, and adjustable leg support.
It also includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen, three-zone climate control, dual electric sunroof, head-up display, a digital inside rear-view mirror, vehicle-to-load functionality, a 14-speaker Meridian audio system, digital key, OTA updates, and the latest Kia Connect technology.
Advanced Safety Features
Safety is a key highlight of the EV9, with features such as 10 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), downhill brake control, and vehicle stability management.
It is equipped with parking sensors at the front, rear, and back, along with all-wheel disc brakes and a 360-degree camera.
The SUV also includes Level 2 ADAS features like forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, high beam assist, and more.
