Kia EV9 Specs Leak Via Customer Survey; 290 Mile Max Range?
Are the Kia EV9’s leaked specs competitive?
Kia hasn’t been shy about plans for its forthcoming three-row EV crossover, the EV9. The boxy crossover has been spied out and about during real-world testing, but we haven’t known much in the way of specifications. At least, not until now – a consumer survey sent to Kia Telluride owners may have revealed the EV9’s specifications, as reported by Electrek.
According to the survey, the base EV9 could have a range of 220 miles, have 200 horsepower, scoot to 60 in about 8.5 seconds, and start at $56,000. Trim 2 will be the range leader, cresting 290 miles, with the same 200 horsepower motor, but starting at $61,000. Top trims could hit $74,000 but have a 0-60 time of 4.2 seconds from 400 horsepower’s worth of electric motors.
If these leaked specifications are true, then it’s not clear if the EV9 will explicitly be competitive. Although, we aren’t sure what defines competition in the segment, currently, the Tesla Model X is one of the few three-row EV crossovers with a third row that can seat adults. The Model X is an expensive premium product, whereas the EV9 is meant to be more mainstream. On paper, it sounds like the EV9’s range and power could be lacking compared to even its in-house smaller two-row EV competition.
Nothing has been confirmed by Kia, but the Kia EV9 is expected to make its debut sometime this year. We should have a better idea of power, range, and cost when the model makes its official debut.
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Kevin has been obsessed with cars ever since he could talk. He even learned to read partially by learning and reading the makes and models on the back of cars, only fueling his obsession. Today, he is an automotive journalist and member of the Automotive Press Association. He is well-versed in electrification, hybrid cars, and vehicle maintenance.
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5.2 seconds, not 4.2....