What’s So Good And Not So Good About The Kia EV9? Check It Out!

The Kia EV9 is the Korean auto manufacturer’s flagship model in India, costing Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom). It is meant to be the ultimate EV for your large families to travel in comfort. However, amongst the many strengths, there are a few things that might make you reconsider buying the EV9. 

In this report, we list down all of its pros and cons in detail, giving you an idea of the package you will be getting if you are okay to ignore some of the negatives: 

Kia EV9: Positive And Negatives 

Here’s a look at what’s good and what’s not so good with the EV9: 

PROS	CONS
Massive 99.8 kWh battery pack - Will deliver a real-world range of over 500 km!  Sports Kia’s latest styling looks very modern  Loaded to the brim with features such as massage, heated and ventilated 2nd row seats, electrically-adjustable steering and seats, 3-zone climate control, dual sunroofs, 64 colour ambient lighting and more. Comprehensive safety package - 10 airbags, plenty of high-res cameras and a complete suite of ADAS features Offers 333 litres of boot space, even after the 3rd row is in use It is quick: 0-100 kmph in just 5.3 seconds  Fast charging: Can go from 10-80 percent of charge in just 24 minutes	Interior quality does not feel as luxurious as German cars in a similar price bracket The price is close to or even higher than flagship SUVs from German luxury brands Even after paying almost Rs 1.5 cr, you don’t get the brand value that you would otherwise get from the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, BMW or Audi SUVs

So, Who Should Buy The Kia EV9? 

The EV9 should be bought by someone who wants a stylish-looking full-size electric SUV which comes with a large list of premium features and lounge-like seating to ensure that you travel in top-notch comfort. Its impressive claimed range and quick acceleration give you another reason to pick it, and the fact that it is larger and more spacious than most rivals makes it very family-friendly. 

However, the cabin is not as plush as some of the luxury giants and even after spending well over Rs 1 crore, you won’t be getting the luxury tag and the brand name which the German rival EVs would offer. 

Powertrain

Now, let’s take a look at the EV9’s powertrain specifications in detail:

Parameters	Kia EV9
Battery Pack	99.8 kWh
Power	384 PS
Torque	700 Nm
Claimed Range	561 km

Rivals 

The Kia EV9 is priced at Rs 1.3 crore (ex-showroom). The Kia EV9 is a larger alternative to similarly priced 5-seater EVs like the BMW iX, Mercedes EQS SUV and Audi Q8 e-tron.

If you compare the pros and cons of the EV9, the pros outweigh the cons by a fair margin, and the SUV gives you plenty of reasons to pick it. What do you think about the pricing of the EV9? Let us know in the comments section.