Kia Motors plans to launch its three-row electric SUV, the EV9, in India by 2024. This will be the second electric vehicle (EV) from the South Korean automaker, following the EV6 from last year,
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Scenario
Kia aims to capture a 15% share of the country's passenger EV category, which is currently led by Tata Motors. The company also plans to introduce the new generation Carnival MPV alongside the EV9.
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Characteristics
The Kia EV9 was first unveiled as a concept at the Auto Expo in January and later launched in various global markets. Built on the Electric Global Modular Platform, EV9 is over 5,000mm long.
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Performance
The Kia EV9 will be available in six or seven-seat configurations and two variants. It will have a range of up to 541km on a single charge, and can go from 0-100km/hr in 9.4 seconds.
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Range
The Kia EV9 boasts an 800V electrical architecture that enables ultra-fast charging. According to the company, the EV9 can cover 239km with just 15 minutes of charging.