Kia reveals pricing details for new EV9

Kia has finally revealed the pricing and specification lineup for the brand new EV9 electric SUV.  

The brand's new three-row electric SUV 'Air' starts at £64,995. This entry level rear-wheel drive version also has a highly impressive 336 miles of range. 

The two higher trims are the EV9 GT-Line, which is from £72,495, and the top of the range GT-Line S, from £75,995.

All three trim levels come with a three-row, seven-seat layout as standard. They also come with a 99.8kWh long range battery with heat pump, and the ability to travel over 300 miles from a single charge. 

Kia's 800V ultra-fast charging technology means all levels of the EV9 can be charged from 10-80% in as little as 24 minutes, when connected to a 350kW high-powered charger.  

Even with just 15 minutes' worth of rapid charge, the EV9 can achieve an electric driving range of 148 miles! 

Six-seat EV9

Another groundbreaking design feature for the Kia EV9 GT-Line S is that it's also exclusively available as a six-seat model, featuring innovative second-row swivel seats. 

This version of the GT-Line S replaces the three-seat middle row bench with two individual 'captain's chair' seats with adjustable arm rests. 

These can move forwards and backwards, and can recline further than the regular seats, for greater flexibility and comfort on longer journeys. 

They can also swivel outwards facing the doors, when the EV9 is stationary, and even fully 180-degrees so that you can sit face-to-face with those in the third row of seats for direct social interaction.

Sustainability

As part of Kia's drive towards more sustainable motoring, the EV9 features '10 must-have sustainability items' that will be found in all future Kia models. Therefore, all version of the EV9 features:

• Bioplastic dashboard, console, interior pillars, and trim from renewable biomass sources, such as vegetable oils, corn extracts, sawdust and sugar cane. 
• Door trims from post-consumer material (PCM) plastic, sourced from recycled materials. 
• Bio PU (Polyurethane) upholstery and interior coverings, phasing out all leather from the EV9's cabin. 
• Recycled PET fabric (Polyethylene terephthalate) from recycled plastics and recycled yarn for the seats, headliner, sun visor, and headrests. Each EV9 has incorporated at least 70 recycled bottles, highlighting Kia's commitment to reducing waste. 
• Cabin floor and carpets made from recycled PET and fishing nets. 
• Bio PU foam in the headrests. 
• Door switch panels finished in bio paint, made using rapeseed oil. 
• BTX-free paint (benzene, toluene, xylene) throughout the interior. 
• Recycled PET yarn from 100% recycled bottles for seat stitching. 
• Sound-absorbent recycled PET felt from plastic bottles for the luggage board.

The EV9 is set to make its UK public debut at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed (13th-16th July). The flagship electric SUV will be driven up the iconic hill route by professional driver Jade Paveley. 

The Kia EV9 is available to order now and will arrive in Kia showrooms in September.