For TechCrunch: The Kia EV9’s real killer app could be its software
The all-new 2024 Kia EV9 is a flagship of a different kind
When car companies use the term “flagship,” traditionally that means a high-end supercar or a plush luxury sedan. But the all-new 2024 Kia EV9 is a flagship of a different kind.
It’s a crossover, for one. And a big one with three rows of seats, meant for big families. It’s electric, too, and capable of fast-charging its battery from 10% to 80% in under 25 minutes. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet, but it’ll likely be the most expensive Kia in the lineup.
All told, the EV9 is a big move for a brand that just a few years ago was synonymous with cheap airport rental cars and “No Credit? No problem” dealerships. Now Kia is becoming an electric-focused, high-tech enterprise with huge global sales goals, and the EV9 will lead the way.
