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Kia EV9 RWD
Kia EV9 RWD
Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ SUV
Mercedes EQS 450+ SUV
Starting price $54,900 Unknown
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Friday, March 31, 2023 Thursday, April 14, 2022
Delivery start December 2023 January 2023
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 443 km (275 miles) 672-540 km (418-336 miles)
WLTP consumption 16.93 kWh/100km(3.7 mi/kWh ) 16.13-20.07 kWh/100km (3.9-3.1 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 20.2 kWh/100km(3.1 mi/kWh ) 18.2-22.9 kWh/100km (3.4-2.7 mi/kWh )
EPA range 230 miles (370 km)
EPA consumption 3.1 mi/kWh (20.3 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 357 km (222 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 24.3 kWh/100km(2.6 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 326 km (203 miles) 446 km (277 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 25 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh ) 25 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 300 km (186 miles) 434 km (270 miles)
Top speed 185 kph (115 mph) 210 kph (131 mph)
Peak power 160 kW (217.5 hp / 214.6 bhp) 265 kW (360.3 hp / 355.4 bhp)
Electrical torque output 350 nm (258.3 ft-lb) 568 nm (419.2 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 9.4 s 6.7 s
Drive type RWD RWD
Motor setup One motor rear axle One motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM PMSM
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (6 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (1 pistons)
Front disc diameter 360 mm (14.17") 415 mm (16.34")
Rear disc diameter 340 mm (13.39") 378 mm (14.88")
Front disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Rear disc type Cast iron Cast iron
Blended brakes (regen on brake pedal)
Lift-up-regen (one-pedal-driving)
Lift-up-regen stopping mode(s) Hold Hold
Lift-up-regen levels 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 D+ / D / D- / DAuto
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (AIRMATIC)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut Multi-link
Suspension type rear Multi-link Multi-link
Spring type front Coil Spring Air Spring
Spring type rear Coil Spring Air Spring
Adaptive damping front Not Available Optional feature
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Optional feature
Adjustable height front Not Available Standard feature
Adjustable height rear Not Available Standard feature
Ground clearance 177 mm (6.97") 181 - 206 mm (7.13" - 8.11")
Length 5010 mm (197.2") 5125 mm (201.8")
Height 1755 mm (69.1") 1718 mm (67.6")
Width excluding mirrors 1980 mm (78.0") 1959 mm (77.1")
Width including mirrors mm (") 2157 mm (84.9")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.28 / Unknown 0.288 / 2.87 m² (30.9 sq ft)
Wheelbase 3100 mm (122.0") 3210 mm (126.4")
Turning circle 12.4 meter (488.2") 11 meter (433.1")
Curb weight 2637 kg (5813.6 lbs) 2620 kg (5776.1 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 3190 kg (7032.7 lbs) 3265 kg (7198.1 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 553 kg (1219.2 lbs) 645 kg (1422.0 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 900 kg (1984.2 lbs) 750 kg (1653.5 lbs)
Trunk capacity 333 liter (11.8 cu-ft) 645 liter (22.8 cu-ft)
Trunk capacity with all rear seats folded 2393 liter (84.5 cu-ft) (828 liter / 29.2 cu-ft with third row down) 2100 liter (74.2 cu-ft)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with limited buttons
Head-up display Not Available Optional feature
Voice control Standard feature Optional feature
Gesture control Not Available Optional feature
Digital driver display Yes 12.3" Yes (2 options) 12.3" 12.3"
Infotainment screen Yes 12.3" Yes (2 options) 12.8" 17.7"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Optional feature
Android Auto support Standard feature Optional feature
Map provider HERE Technologies HERE Maps
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map No Yes
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Optional feature Standard feature
Auto dimming headlights Standard feature Standard feature
Cornering lights Not Available Standard feature
Swiveling headlights Not Available Not Available
Headlight washers Not Available Optional feature
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature Optional feature
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Optional feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Not Available
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Optional feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Optional feature
Lane departure warning Standard feature Standard feature
Lane keeping Standard feature Standard feature
Night Vision Not Available Not Available
Lane centering assist (LCA) / Autosteer Standard feature Optional feature
Ultrasonic sensors
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front
  • On bumper front left corner
  • On bumper front right corner
  • On bumper front left side
  • On bumper front right side
  • On bumper rear left side
  • On bumper rear right side
  • On bumper rear left corner
  • On bumper rear right corner
  • On bumper rear
  • On bumper rear
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Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
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Radar sensors
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
Lidar sensors N/A —
ADAS processors —
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 200 TOPS
Battery gross 76.1 kWh 120 kWh
Battery net 75 kWh 108.4 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NMC811
Nominal voltage 632 V 396 V
Battery weight 463 kg (1020.7 lbs) —
Pack configuration 174s2p 108s4p
Battery type Cell to Module —
Battery chemistry NMC NMC811
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Kia EV9 RWD Charging curve (click for full size) - Mercedes-EQ EQS 450+ SUV
Max DC charging 233 kW 200 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 39 m 14 s 1 h 23 m 47 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 114.7 kW 77.6 kW
Charging time 10-100% 36 m 50 s 1 h 19 m 51 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 109.9 kW 73.3 kW
Charging time 10-80% 16 m 47 s 30 m 27 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 187.6 kW 149.5 kW
Charging time 10-90% 21 m 37 s 39 m 20 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 166.5 kW 132.3 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Not Available
Interior category Functional Driver focused
Interior quality High quality Luxury
Console design Floating console Floating console
Interior design
Black & Dark Gray Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Dark Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Dark Gray & Light Gray Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Light Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Black & Brown Quilted Stripes SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Brown Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Standard
Interior colors: Black Beige Blue
Seat colours: 11
Headliner colours: 1
Storage
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Second row armrest
  • Cup holder Third row right side
  • Cup holder Third row right side
  • Cup holder Third row left side
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Console storage First row center console
  • Under floor storage Trunk
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Cup holder First row center console
  • Cup holder Rear of first row center console
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
Seating capacity 6, 7) 5, 7)
Front seats options 2 (8 Way, Premium Relaxion) 2 (standard, multicontour)
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 8, 8 8, 12
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Adjustable thigh support Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard driver, not available passenger Standard feature / Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature Optional electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature / Standard feature Optional feature / Optional feature
Massage function Standard driver, not available passenger / Standard driver, not available passenger Not Available / Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature / Unknown / Standard feature Standard feature
Seat heating Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature Optional feature, outer seats
Seat ventilation Optional feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available
Massage function Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Paint colors 10 9
Wheel options 3 4
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/55R19 / 235/55R19
255/45R20 / 255/45R20
285/45R21 / 285/45R21
265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/40R22 / 295/40R22
Available climate systems 1 2 (THERMOTRONIC, THERMATIC)
Climate zones 3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear THERMOTRONIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow/THERMATIC:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Not Available
Camping mode Not Available Not Available
Airbags
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Between front seats
  • Steering wheel
  • In-dash front of passenger
  • Side driver
  • Side passenger
  • Left side second row
  • Right side second row
  • Left windows
  • Right windows
  • Between front seats
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
Keyless entry Standard feature Optional feature
Keyless go Standard feature Optional feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Optional feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Kia Connect Mercedes me
Change charging target Yes Yes
See car location Yes Yes
Lock/unlock car Yes Yes
Open/close windows No Yes
Start/Stop Precondition Yes Yes
Remote parking Yes Yes
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history Yes Yes
Trigger horn/lights No Yes