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Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD
Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD
Nio EL8
Nio EL8
Starting price $71,900 (USA)
A$121,000 (Australia) 		~$80,460 (Norway)
Body type SUV SUV
World premiere Friday, March 31, 2023 Thursday, June 13, 2024
Delivery start December 2023 October 2024
Model status In production In production
WLTP range 512-505 km (318-314 miles) 510-493 km (317-306 miles) / 390-379 km (242-236 miles)
WLTP consumption 19.14-19.41 kWh/100km (3.2-3.2 mi/kWh ) 17.65-18.26 kWh/100km (3.5-3.4 mi/kWh )18.08-18.60 kWh/100km (3.4-3.3 mi/kWh )
WLTP consumption with charging loss 22.3-22.8 kWh/100km (2.8-2.7 mi/kWh ) 21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 mi/kWh )21.2-23.1 kWh/100km (2.9-2.7 mi/kWh )
EPA range 260 miles (418 km)
EPA consumption 2.7 mi/kWh (23.4 kWh/100km)
Basic trim CLTC range
90kmh/56mph consumption in perfect condition 21 kWh/100km(3.0 mi/kWh ) 18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )18.5 kWh/100km(3.4 mi/kWh )
90kmh/56mph range in perfect condition 467 km (290 miles) 486 km (302 miles) / 381 km (237 miles)
70mph/112kmh consumption in perfect condition 23 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh ) 23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )23.0 kWh/100km(2.7 mi/kWh )
70mph/112kmh range in perfect condition 426 km (265 miles) 391 km (243 miles) / 307 km (191 miles)
120kmh/75mph consumption in perfect condition 26 kWh/100km(2.4 mi/kWh ) 24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )24.5 kWh/100km(2.5 mi/kWh )
120kmh/75mph range in perfect condition 377 km (234 miles) 367 km (228 miles) / 288 km (179 miles)
Top speed 200 kph (124 mph) 200 kph (124 mph)
Peak power 283 kW (384.8 hp / 379.5 bhp) 480 kW (652.6 hp / 643.7 bhp)
Electrical torque output 700 nm (516.6 ft-lb) 850 nm (627.3 ft-lb)
0-100km/h (0-62 mph) 5.3 s 4.1 s
Drive type AWD AWD
Motor setup One motor on front and one motor rear axle One motor on front and one motor rear axle
Motor technology PMSM ASM front and PMSM rear
Front brake type Fixed caliper disc (4 pistons) Fixed caliper disc (6 pistons)
Rear brake type Floating caliper disc (1 pistons) Floating caliper disc (2 pistons)
Front disc diameter 360 mm (14.17")
Rear disc diameter 340 mm (13.39")
Front disc type Ventilated 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 Creep
Lift-up-regen levels 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 Standard / Low / Minimal
Coasting
Adaptive regen when coasting
Number of suspension options 1 (standard) 1 (standard)
Suspension type front MacPherson strut Double wishbone
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 Standard feature
Adaptive damping rear Not Available Standard feature
Adjustable height front Not Available Standard feature
Adjustable height rear Not Available Standard feature
Ground clearance 177 mm (6.97") 110 - 200 mm (4.33" - 7.87")
Length 5015 mm (197.4") 5099 mm (200.7")
Height 1780 mm (70.1") 1750 mm (68.9")
Width excluding mirrors 1980 mm (78.0") 1989 mm (78.3")
Width including mirrors mm (") 2199 mm (86.6")
Drag coefficient / Frontal area 0.28 / Unknown 0.25 / Unknown
Wheelbase 3100 mm (122.0") 3070 mm (120.9")
Turning circle 12.4 meter (488.2") 12.4 meter (488.2")
Curb weight 2637 kg (5813.6 lbs) 2612 kg (5758.5 lbs)
Max weight (GVWR) 3190 kg (7032.7 lbs) 3190 kg (7032.7 lbs)
Max roof cargo 100 kg (220.5 lbs) 100 kg (220.5 lbs)
Maximum load including weight driver 553 kg (1219.2 lbs) 578 kg (1274.3 lbs)
Max trailer weight braked 2500 kg (5511.6 lbs) 2000 kg (4409.2 lbs)
Trunk capacity 333 liter (11.8 cu-ft) 552 liter (19.5 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) (810 liter / 28.6 cu-ft with third row down)
HMI type Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons Screen focus with stalks and limited buttons
Head-up display Standard feature Standard feature
Voice control Standard feature Standard feature
Gesture control Not Available Not Available
Digital driver display Yes 12.3" Yes 9.8"
Infotainment screen Yes 12.3" Yes 11.3"
In-car navigation Standard feature Standard feature
Apple CarPlay support Standard feature Not Available
Android Auto support Standard feature Not Available
Map provider HERE Technologies Baidu
Online map updates Yes Yes
Real time traffic Yes Yes
Route planning with charging planning Yes Yes
Satellite image map No No
Voice controlled Yes Yes
Voice guiding Yes Yes
LED matrix headlights Standard 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 Not Available
Anti-Lock Braking System Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic emergency braking Standard feature Standard feature
Automatic Emergency Steering Standard feature Not Available
Cross traffic alert (CTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Rear cross traffic alert (RCTA) Standard feature Standard feature
Drowsiness Alert Standard feature Standard feature
Electronic stability control Standard feature Standard feature
Blind spot monitoring Standard feature Standard feature
Exit warning Standard feature Standard feature
Forward Collision Warning Standard feature Standard 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 Standard 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
  • Left front corner
  • Front
  • Right front corner
  • Left front side
  • Right front side
  • Left rear side
  • Right rear side
  • Left rear corner
  • Rear center
  • Right rear corner
  • Left B-pillar
  • Right B-pillar
Cameras
  • Top center windshield
  • Front (Optional)
  • On left wing mirror (Optional)
  • On right wing mirror (Optional)
  • Rear center (Optional)
  • Front
  • Left front corner
  • Right front corner
  • On left wing mirror
  • On right wing mirror
  • Left rear corner
  • Right rear corner
  • Rear center
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
  • Top center windshield
ADAS processors —
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
  • NVIDIA DRIVE Orin — 254 TOPS
Battery gross 99.8 kWh 100 kWh / 75 kWh
Battery net 98 kWh 90 kWh / 70.5 kWh
Cathode Materials NMC NCM / NCM
Nominal voltage 552 V 358 V / 386 V
Battery weight 566.5 kg (1248.9 lbs) 555 kg (1223.6 lbs) / 535 kg (1179.5 lbs)
Pack configuration 152s3p 96s2p / 118s1p
Battery type Cell to Module Cell to Pack / —
Battery chemistry NMC NCM / NCM
Charging curve (click for full size) Charging curve (click for full size) - Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD Charging curve (click for full size) - Nio EL8
Max DC charging 233 kW 240 kW 109 kW
Charging time 0 - 100% 1 h 7 m 40 s 1 h 3 m 15 s
Average charging speed 0 - 100% 86.9 kW 85.4 kW / 64.0 kW
Charging time 10-100% 1 h 3 m 33 s 58 m 8 s
Average charging speed 10-100% 83.3 kW 83.6 kW / 65.1 kW
Charging time 10-80% 24 m 22 s 21 m 31 s
Average charging speed 10-80% 168.9 kW 175.6 kW / 85.3 kW
Charging time 10-90% 37 m 34 s 28 m 41 s
Average charging speed 10-90% 125.2 kW 150.6 kW / 81.2 kW
Preconditioning when navigating to charger Standard feature Standard feature
Manual battery heating Standard feature Standard feature
Interior category Functional Minimalistic
Interior quality High quality Premium
Console design Floating console Split level console
Interior design
Light Gray & Black GT-Line SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Light Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Black & Brown GT-Line SynTex Suede Seat Trim
Interior colors: Brown Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Dark Gray & Navy GT-Line SynTex Seat Trim
Interior colors: Dark Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Graphite Gray
Interior colors: Dark Gray Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Sephia Brown
Interior colors: Brown Black
Seat colours: 1
Headliner colours: 1
Palazzo Beige
Interior colors: Beige Black
Seat colours: 1
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
  • Door pocket Left front door
  • Door pocket Right front door
  • Door pocket Left rear door
  • Door pocket Right rear door
  • Glove compartment Dash passenger side
  • Center console First row center console
  • Cup holder Rear of first row center console
  • Rear armrest storage Second row armrest
Seating capacity 6, 7) 6
Front seats options 1 1
Number of adjustment ways (inc options) 10 10
Seat depth adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat height adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat cushion angle adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Height adjustable headrest Standard feature Standard electric feature
Length adjustable headrest Not Available Not Available
Adjustable thigh support Not Available Not Available
Memory Standard driver, not available passenger Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Standard electric feature Standard electric feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature Standard feature
Massage function Standard driver, not available passenger Standard feature
Backrest angle adjustment Standard feature / Unknown / Standard feature Standard electric feature / Standard electric feature
Seat heating Standard feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature Standard feature / Standard feature
Seat ventilation Standard feature, outer seats / Standard feature / Standard feature Not Available / Standard feature
Massage function Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Standard feature
Electric lumbar adjustment Not Available / Not Available / Not Available Not Available / Not Available
Foldable seats Standard feature / Standard feature / Standard electric feature Not Available / Not Available
Paint colors 10 5
Wheel options 3 3
Wheel size (front/rear) 235/55R19 / 235/55R19
255/45R20 / 255/45R20
285/45R21 / 285/45R21
265/50R20 / 265/50R20
265/45R21 / 265/45R21
265/40R22 / 265/40R22
Available climate systems 1 1
Climate zones 3-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow Rear 5-zone:LeftFirstRow RightFirstRow LeftSecondRow RightSecondRow ThirdRow
Preclimatization Standard feature Standard feature
Pet mode Not Available Standard feature
Camping mode Not Available Standard feature
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 windows
  • Right windows
  • Knee driver
Seatbelts
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Front passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner, height adjustable and load limiter
  • Behind driver with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
  • Middle with pyrotechnic pretensioner
  • Behind passenger with pyrotechnic pretensioner and load limiter
Keyless entry Standard feature Standard feature
Keyless go Standard feature Standard feature
Use Phone as key Standard feature Standard feature
Alarm system Standard feature Standard feature
Dash cam Not Available Not Available
Parking surveillance Not Available Not Available
App name Kia Connect NIO
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 No
Schedule charging Yes Yes
See driving history Yes No
Trigger horn/lights No Yes