Kia EV9, EV6, & EV3 News

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Kia’s happening a little bit of an EV information dash. It’s received three EV tales out prior to now week, in a time that has been fairly an EV information drought amongst legacy automakers (for a number of months). There’s nothing revolutionary right here, however the firm retains stepping ahead. Apparently, every story is a couple of completely different mannequin — the EV9, the EV6, and the EV3. (Some good quantity enjoyable there as effectively.)

Kia EV9 GT Debut in Los Angeles

Initially, we’ve received the debut of the Kia EV9 GT. Its world unveiling was immediately on the Los Angeles Auto Present.

Naturally, as a GT mannequin, it’s all about its energy and pace. The Mannequin has 501 horsepower and goes 0–60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Unsurprisingly, it’s Kia’s strongest three-row SUV ever. Right here’s a bit extra on options of the mannequin:

• “An electronically controlled suspension, a first for a Kia SUV, sets shock damping based on the selected drive mode or through the GT button mounted on the steering wheel, while larger front brakes are designed to bring the angular SUV to a reassuring halt. Unique design elements inside and out set the EV9 GT apart from the rest of the award-winning EV9 model range.”
• “With standard e-AWD, the Kia EV9 GT is motivated through dual electric motors mounted front and rear. Up front is a 160-kW motor and at the rear, a powerful 270-kW motor. Combined, they net an estimated 501 horsepower, a 122 HP increase from the EV9 GT-Line’s 379 HP.”
• “Helping to bring the EV9 GT to a quick stop are upgraded brakes with exclusive GT-badged front calipers.”
• “Leaning into its sporting intentions, the EV9 GT arrives standard with exclusive Virtual Gear Shift (VGS). Simulating the experience of a traditional step-shift automatic transmission, VGS provides noticeable ‘shifts’ as the vehicle accelerates and can reduce acceleration when the rev limit is reached. While VGS can be felt when used to simulate a traditional automatic transmission, the driver can also use the paddles located on either side of the steering wheel to manually shift through the gears for an elevated sense of driving engagement. In-cabin electric Active Sound Design (e-ASD) works in concert with VGS to replicate the sounds of the gear shifts as the EV9 GT accelerates.” (Properly that each one sounds bizarre.)
• 800-volt quick charging permits for a ten–80% cost in 25 minutes.

We don’t know pricing but, however deliveries are supposed to start within the second half of 2025. You may learn extra about design options of the EV9 GT, its ADAS know-how, and different issues here.

New Kia EV6 Debuts

The 2025 Kia EV6 also debuted on the LA Auto Present. It comes with varied updates, together with a brand new battery with extra capability. The 63 kWh battery is now the default battery, after which there’s an 84 kWh possibility that’s imagined to supplied 319 miles of vary in the event you get the RWD Mild LR, Wind, or GT-Line trim.

All types of particulars concerning the EV6 and its options and design can be found here.

The mannequin comes with 800-volt charging structure, just like the EV9. Additionally, notably, the North American Charging Customary port is a part of the automobile, and Kia even moved it to the left rear of the automobile to match the place it’s on Tesla autos.

Kia EV3 Nominated for Greatest Automobile Award

The EV6 and EV9 are so good and such successful that there have been excessive expectations for the EV3, and Kia is delivering on these. the EV3 has even made the shortlist for the Automobile of the 12 months award, which can be offered on the Brussels Motor Present on January 10, 2025.

Kia has had success on this competitors earlier than, and the corporate have to be hopeful concerning the EV3’s possibilities. “Kia reached six times the COTY finalist stage over the last eight editions and even won with a dedicated EV,” Please write.

“With a segment-leading range of up to 605 km (WLTP), the Kia EV3 is equipped with 400V fast charging technology, making it possible to charge from 10% to 80% in just 29 minutes*. It can also add up to 202km of range in just 15min, making it one of the most efficient EVs in its class. In addition, the vehicle is supported by Kia Charge, the brand’s network that offers access to more than 800,000 charging points in 28 European countries.” Is it adequate to win the award?

“I am proud that Kia is the only brand present in Europe that reached six times the COTY finalist stage over the last eight editions and even won with a dedicated EV,” stated Marc Hedrich, President and CEO of Kia Europe. “As a versatile and affordable electric vehicle, the Kia EV3 is proof that an EV can be the main car of the household while suiting a variety of lifestyles — and it is available now across Europe.”

Keep tuned for information on whether or not the EV3 wins the award or not.