{"id":246680,"date":"2023-11-28T20:50:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=246680"},"modified":"2023-11-28T20:50:16","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T20:50:16","slug":"2024-kia-ev9-epa-range-efficiency-and-pricing-overview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/2024-kia-ev9-epa-range-efficiency-and-pricing-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 Kia EV9 EPA Range, Efficiency And Pricing Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2024 Kia EV9 three-row (6- or 7-seat) SUV soon will enter the U.S. market, so it’s time for a comprehensive overview of the main specs and pricing of this interesting vehicle.<\/p>\n

The Kia EV9 is based on the E-GMP platform (just like the EV6 model), although it’s equipped with a different battery and powertrain components and the vehicle itself is much bigger.<\/p>\n

The entry-level version, which only comes as a seven-seater (2+3+2), is equipped with a 76.1-kilowatt-hour battery and a 160-kilowatt electric motor (rear-wheel drive). Other versions are equipped with a 99.8-kWh battery pack, while in terms of the powertrain, there are RWD versions (150 kW) or AWD (283 kW).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Model<\/strong><\/td>\nDrive<\/strong><\/td>\nBattery
(kWh)<\/strong><\/td>\n		EPA
Range<\/strong><\/td>\n		0-60
mph
(sec)<\/strong><\/td>\n		Top
Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 Kia EV9 Light (7 seat) RWD SR 19-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n76.1<\/td>\n230 mi<\/td>\n7.7<\/td>\n118 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 Kia EV9 Light (6 seat) RWD LR 19-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nRWD<\/td>\n99.8<\/td>\n304 mi<\/td>\n8.8<\/td>\n115 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 Kia EV9 Wind (7 seat) AWD LR 19-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nAWD<\/td>\n99.8<\/td>\n280 mi<\/td>\n5.7<\/td>\n124 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 Kia EV9 Land (6 seat) AWD LR 20-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nAWD<\/td>\n99.8<\/td>\n280 mi<\/td>\n5.7<\/td>\n124 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line (6 seat) AWD LR 21-inch<\/strong><\/td>\nAWD<\/td>\n99.8<\/td>\n270 mi<\/td>\n4.5<\/td>\n124 mph<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/svg><\/span>EPA Range<\/h2>\n

Depending on the version and trim (there are five), the EPA Combined range varies between 230 miles and up to 304 miles. The 304-mile result is possible only in the Long Range, rear-wheel drive version. That’s a pretty good result and a big jump from 230 miles in the entry-level version (76.1 kWh).<\/p>\n

The all-wheel drive versions of the Kia EV9 have a lower range. That’s partially because of the additional front motor, and partially due to the bigger wheels. However, even the top-of-the-line version is expected to offer 270 miles of range (11% less than the EV9 LR RWD).<\/p>\n

Speaking of range, let’s also note that the AWD versions are equipped with a heat pump to reduce range reduction in cold weather. The heat pump can also be optionally purchased for the EV9 Light RWD Long Range but is not available for the Standard Range version.<\/p>\n

It’s worth noting that the AWD versions of the Kia EV9 are also much quicker than the RWD ones with a standard 0-60 mph time of 5.7 seconds. The GT-Line trim gets a bit more torque and is promised to accelerate in just 4.5 seconds.<\/p>\n

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<\/svg><\/span>Energy consumption<\/h2>\n

The recently released EPA range and efficiency ratings of the 2024 Kia EV9 reveal the expected energy consumption of the car.<\/p>\n

Energy consumption, including charging losses, of the rear-wheel drive versions is quite similar, and estimated at 88-89 MPGe or roughly 379-383 watt-hours per mile. Both cars are equipped with 19-inch wheels.<\/p>\n

The Wind and Land, all-wheel drive versions of the Kia EV9 are estimated at 83 MPGe or about 406 Wh\/mi (some 6% more). However, it seems that the EPA rating concerns the Wind and Land trims, despite they have different wheels\u2014respectively 19-inch and 20-inch (275\/50R20). We guess that in the real-world test, there might be a small difference between them.<\/p>\n

The GT-Line version has mostly the same AWD powertrain as Wind and Land but with unlocked higher torque. The main difference, affecting the energy consumption might be in larger 21-inch wheels (285\/45R21). Its efficiency rating is 80 MPGe or about 421 Wh\/mi (3.7% more than standard AWD).<\/p>\n

Overall, the Kia EV9 appears to be one of the most efficient large EVs on the market right now.<\/p>\n

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When comparing the EV9 to EV6 (see the latest report here), we have found an interesting thing is that the range is similar between the same trims, while the energy consumption is higher in the EV9 by about one kilowatt-hour every 10 miles (or 100 Wh\/mile).<\/p>\n