2024 Kia EV9

  • Drivetrain: 1 or 2 electric motors and either a 76.1 or 99.8 kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack
  • HP/Torque: 215 hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque or 379 hp and 516 lb.-ft.
  • Cargo Capacity: 20.2 cu.-ft. up to 81.7 cu.-ft.
  • Towing: 1,000 lbs. to 5,000 lbs. (depending on model)

Pros

  • Extremely roomy cabin with good cargo capacity
  • Solid performance, especially with Wind and GT-Line AWD models
  • Range of up to 300 miles with long-range pack
  • Reasonably quick charging

Cons

  • Range drops sharply with sportier, AWD models
  • Hefty price premium over comparable Telluride packages
  • Design is likely to be controversial
  • Kia will charge for a number of over-the-air update features

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