The new 2024 Kia EV9 is the latest addition to Kia’s fully electric vehicle line. This EV has a rugged body style, three rows of seating, and an amazing driving range. Let’s take a look at the base model of this exemplary SUV EV, the Light RWD.
Maximum Cargo Space in the 2024 Kia EV9
The base EV9 can seat seven passengers and has a total interior volume of 158.8 cubic feet. The maximum cargo space behind the first row of seats is 81.7 cubic feet. This SUV has 43.5 cubic feet of space behind the second row and 20.2 cubic feet behind the third. The front trunk offers an additional 3.2 cubic feet of cargo space.
The EV9 base model offers 41.2 inches of front headroom, 39.8 inches of second-row headroom, and 39.5 inches of third-row headroom. The front row has 41.4 inches of legroom, the second row has 42.8 inches of legroom, and the third row has 30.8 inches of legroom.
Performance
The base EV9 has a permanent magnet synchronous motor that offers 215 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. This electric SUV can reach 60 MPH in 7.7 seconds from a standstill. This EV has selectable drive modes for Eco, Sport, Normal, and My Mode. Rear-wheel drive is standard for the base model.
The base EV9 has an EPA-estimated all-electric driving range of 230 miles. This trim gets an EPA-estimated 99 MPGe in the city, 77 MPGe on the highway, and 88 MPGe combined.
Charging
It takes about 64 hours and 25 minutes to fully charge the base EV9 when an AC charger is used. With a Level 2 charger, this vehicle can reach a full charge in an EPA-estimated six hours and 45 minutes. A 50 kW Level 3 DC fast charger can charge this EV to 80% in an EPA-estimated 63 minutes, while a 350 kW Level 3 DC fast charger can charge the vehicle to 80% in an EPA-estimated 20 minutes.
Key Features
The EV9 Light RWD comes with features such as power-folding heated outside mirrors with LED turn signals, Quiet Mode, Passenger Talk, and automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers. This model has tri-zone automatic climate control, rear passenger automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, and LED interior lighting.
The base trim comes with smart-touch haptic controls, over-the-air system updates, over-the-air map updates, and a smartphone digital key. A five-inch climate display, 12.3-inch instrument display, and 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation are also standard. This model also has 19-inch Black machine-finished alloy wheels and a smart power liftgate with an auto-close feature.
Whether you’re a commuter or you simply want to reduce your carbon footprint, an electric vehicle like the 2024 EV9 is a great option. Test drive this model when you visit DARCARS Kia of Lanham.
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