2024 KIA EV9 ALL-ELECTRIC SUV: EV OF THE YEAR WINNER ULTIMATE REVIEW

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The Kia EV9 is lauded as the 2024 EV of the Year, offering a compelling blend of SUV practicality and electric innovation. The reviewer highlights its spacious interior, particularly praising the comfortable and usable third row, a rarity in the segment. The design is described as attractive and purposeful, with Kia's new design language evident. Performance is strong, especially in the all-wheel-drive variant, though the reviewer notes the long-range rear-wheel-drive as a potential sweet spot for efficiency. Charging capabilities are standard CCS, with future NACS compatibility planned. While the reviewer found little to fault, minor points include some steering wheel obstruction of the HVAC controls and displays. Overall, the EV9 is presented as a highly capable, comfortable, and well-equipped family SUV that sets a new benchmark for electric three-row vehicles.