By Kia showcased the EV9 concept at the 2020 Auto Expo and confirmed that the company had plans to launch the model in India. Then the production model was officially revealed later and it is already on sale in several global markets. The EV9 was spotted in India for the first time earlier this month and now the model has been spied on again testing on our roads but this time on a village road as it looks somewhere remote considering that it is a dirt road. The company might be testing the suspension on different roads.
The production version of EV9 made its global debut in March 2023 and it is a revolutionary product. Kia is following a top-down approach for EVs as the initial models will be on the premium like the EV6 and EV9 but an all-new electric model for the Indian market is under development which is expected to be launched sometime in 2025 which will be a mass market model. The EV9 is based on the E-GMP platform, which is already used by lots of Hyundai and Kia models which does make it easier for the company to price the model.
The EV9 RWD model comes with a single 215 BHP motor coupled with a robust 76.1 kWh battery, delivering an impressive range of 358 km. For those seeking extended journeys, the long-range version offers a substantial 99.8 kWh battery, providing an expansive 541 km range. Additionally, enthusiasts can opt for the SUV’s dual-motor setup, generating a combined 380 BHP output for enhanced performance. The launch of the EV9 is likely to take place towards the second half of this year.
