Kia plans to reveal a special version of their three-row electric SUV, the EV9, called the GT, in January. This GT model will be very fast, going from 0 to 60 mph in just 4 seconds. Kia talked about it during an event for investors.
The EV9 GT will have a lot of power, but Kia hasn’t said exactly how much yet. It will use two electric motors, similar to the setup in the smaller EV6 GT. This means it could have around 576 horsepower, maybe even more to handle the EV9’s extra weight.
Compared to the regular EV9 GT-Line, the GT will be 1.3 seconds quicker to reach 60 mph. It’s also only 0.5 seconds slower than the EV6 GT, even though it’s likely to be heavier.
The GT version will come with all-wheel drive for better performance. It will also have special suspension and brakes to keep it stable at high speeds. These might include adjustable suspension and maybe a special kind of differential.
During a meeting in South Korea, Kia mentioned they will update the EV6 GT soon. They also said they plan to introduce six new electric cars by the end of the decade. These include models like the EV2, EV3, EV4, and EV5.
The EV3, which is a smaller SUV, is expected to start at around $30,000 and should be available by the end of this year. Kia’s CEO also said they want to sell 1.6 million electric cars by 2030. They plan to focus on smaller, more affordable models to reach that goal. The EV9 GT, however, will likely be the most expensive version of the SUV, just like the EV6 GT is for its model.
