The 2024 Kia EV9 is slated to reach at dealerships late this yr, and Kia on Wednesday confirmed a beginning value of $54,900, excluding vacation spot.

The beginning value is for the entry-level Mild grade which comes with a 76.1-kwh battery and single-motor rear-wheel drive. The motor is rated at 215 hp.

Further grades will embrace the Mild Lengthy Vary, Wind, Land, and GT-Line, all of which is able to include a 99.8-kwh battery. These grades are anticipated to come back customary with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system rated at 380 hp, other than the Mild Lengthy Vary grade which is predicted to function the all-wheel-drive system as an accessible possibility.

A high-performance GT grade can also be deliberate although it is not anticipated to reach till early 2025.

2024 Kia EV9

Pricing for the opposite grades shall be introduced at a later date. Kia additionally hasn’t introduced vary estimates for any grades, although the automaker has beforehand hinted at a most vary of 300 miles, on this case for the Mild Lengthy Vary with single-motor rear-wheel drive.

Patrons searching for EV tax credit could wish to delay their buy. The primary batch of EV9s shall be inbuilt South Korea however Kia plans to maneuver manufacturing subsequent yr to its plant in West Level, Georgia.

Customary options on the EV9’s Mild grade embrace DC fast-charging, 19-inch wheels, and seating for seven, with the driving force’s seat that includes eight-way energy adjustment and heating and air flow. All EV9s additionally function a single curved show combining a pair of 12.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system, plus a 5.0-inch display screen for the local weather management. Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and a wi-fi cellphone charger are additionally customary.

Relating to security, Kia has added 20 digital driver-assist options as customary. Amongst these is ahead collision warning with pedestrian and bike owner detection and help for intersections. The system can also be designed to supply some braking and/or steering enter to assist keep away from a crash if the driving force would not react in time.