Kia has started bringing the EV9 around the US. It won’t be in my area until October, but has anything me else on her had a chance to see one in person yet? Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
I guess there isn’t much excitement for this vehicle in this forum. This weekend I took a trip out to Schenectady NY to see it in the flesh. The salesmen knew less about it than I did (not surprising), but it was nice to sit in it. The kids all sat in it too and they are in love with the space. We are currently a family of 5 using a Bolt EV to travel. So having a third row is a game changer. I like that the third row can fold partially, with a child in one of the seats. Will make packing for camping or Christmas easier. I hate how tall it is and how prominent the hood is - visibility close to the front of the vehicle is very limited. Lots of creature comforts in the display model. Massage chairs in the middle row? That’s almost a bit too much! I probably won’t be paying for that trim (sorry kids!). It has a nominal frunk. Maybe it will hold a small backpack. More likely I’ll use it for a portable L1/L2 charger. That way I can get to it without having to empty the trunk first. I didn’t take many pictures, but here is one of the interior from the rear. It’s cavernous. Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
Oh, and I should mention that a modest sized adult has plenty of room in the back seat. I’m 5’8” and had plenty of leg room in all three rows. A taller adult may want to stick to the first two rows. Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
I have a MINI Cooper SE, the furthest (barring the original Fiat 500e) vehicle from the EV9, but I enjoyed reading your report. For those who want more photos, this Car and Driver article has 66 of 'em. Here are the third row seats:
Thanks. I am pretty much sold on this for the family hauler, despite my inclination towards small cars. I also have a Mini SE will will remain my personal commuter. I’m pretty sure it could almost fit inside the EV9! Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
I wonder what the efficiency is on it. I went from a Kona to an f150 lighting and my efficiency dropped from 4.2 miles/kwh to 2.1 miles/kwr. I don't drive a lot and have solar for charging so it is ok for me but I do notice the extra cost if I go on a road trip.
The Long Range RWD gets 300 miles with about 100kWh, so right around 3 mi/kWh. eAWD gets less range with the same battery. The Lite (base model) has a smaller battery (76kWh), and also seems to get around 3 mi/kWh. Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
Yes I know it’s not entirely that simple (these numbers are estimated, and we don’t know if the battery sizes are usable or total). But 3 is a good rough estimate. Makes sense for a vehicle this size. In fact that’s not that bad. Also makes sense that the lightning would be less efficient. Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
The lightning is all wheel drive and a full size truck. Given that I think it is fairly efficient for what it is. Looks like the EV9 is fairly efficient for it size as well. Generally Hyundai/Kia products are efficient.
Hope you don't mind I posted a new thread showing the actual pricing and trim details as released by Kia America... reason being it is kind of buried here and I thought it would be more exposed in a separate pricing thread...Thanks Ed
Not at all, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for starting the other thread! Sent from my iPhone using Inside EVs
