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The Kia EV9 is the first fully-electric three-row SUV from a mainstream automaker. Its size and shape take cues from the popular Telluride, but the EV9 has a longer wheelbase and more interior space. The EV9 has seating for 7 and promises quick charge times and cruising range of 280 miles.
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Quick, no nonsense early review. Great work as always CR!
I’m sure it drives great and is a really useful car around town. To be completely honest, I think that the sweet spot with range is 350 miles. Because you’re going to charge it to 80% so the range in summer is more like 280 and in the winter it’s about 200 (due to cold and using the heater. Even if this has a heat pump, it’s still has a lot of interior to warm.) Furthermore, this thing is a brick. It’s going to have a significant loss of range if one drives at over 70 mph. But it’s a great first effort.