Kia is set to release a high-performance version of their EV9 SUV in 2025, aiming to redefine what performance means in an electric SUV. The EV9 was revealed with a dual-motor version that could only do the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in a fairly average 6.0 seconds, disappointing some potential buyers. However, Kia has confirmed that engineers are working on a hotter GT version that will debut in the next two years.
Kia Motors President and CEO Ho Sung Song confirmed that the company had recognized the demand for high-performance electric vehicles and is developing a high-performance version of the EV9. He said, “Building on the success of the Kia EV6 GT, we are happy to announce that we are currently developing a high-performance version of the EV9, which will aim to redefine what performance means in an electric SUV. We plan to release the GT version of the EV9 in early 2025.”
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While official specs of the EV9 GT have not been released, it is expected to borrow from the acclaimed EV6 GT, which features a combined 576 hp (429 kW) and 545 lb-ft (738 Nm) of torque with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup. If the same configuration were to migrate to the EV9 GT, the large performance-oriented SUV should be capable of achieving a sub-4.0-second 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time, but at the loss of range.
As the demand for high-performance electric vehicles continues to grow, Kia is committed to meeting the expectations of their customers. The EV9 GT is expected to be a game-changer in the electric SUV market, and more details are expected to be released closer to its launch date in early 2025.
