Key Highlights
- Kia EV9 premium e-SUV coming to India on October 8
- Bookings started ahead of launch
- Deliveries expected to kickstart in March 2025
Kia is setting up the stage for its next big EV launch in India. The EV9 is the upcoming offering from the South Korean tech giant that will be taking up the premium segment in the country via CBU import route. Kia has slated the EV9’s official launch for October 3 and just a while ago the specifications and features of the India-bound variant were revealed. Now, the delivery timeline is also revealed and the booking have also started. But with a catch. Know the details here:
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India-bound Kia EV9 Delivery Timeline And Booking Details
The Kia EV9 will be amongst the top-tier electric SUV marking its debut on October 3 in India. The 3-row all electric SUV will be launched with a premium price range. It will be brought in via the CBU import route which explains the expected higher price range. That said, the EV9’s deliveries are said to commence starting March 2025, but the exact date is not announced as of now.
It is also being reported that the EV9’s pre-booking have also started in India. But the catch here is that the reservations for the ultra-premium Kia electric SUV is being taken unofficially at select dealerships. Customers who are interested in buying the EV9 will have to do the pre-registrations by paying a token amount of Rs. 10 lakh. The e-SUV is expected to be launched in multiple color options but the battery pack option will be single.
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Kia EV9 Specifications And Features Revealed So Far
Kia will be bringing the EV9’s 99.8 kWh battery variant which will offer a dual motor AWD setup. The upcoming e-SUV will deliver 384 PS power and up to 700 Nm of peak torque. It is said to offer up to 561 km ARAI-certified range with the battery getting a refuel from 10-80 percent within 24 minutes using the 350 kW fast charger.
The Kia EV9 will be employing a 12.3-inch integrated display doubling up for both infotainment and MID. There will be whole range of advanced features including safety features such as Level 2 ADAS with lane assist and blind-spot collision alert, adaptive cruise control, and more.
