U.S.-Bound 2024 Kia EV9 Revealed: Is It an Electrified Telluride?

1. The 2024 Kia EV9 makes its U.S. debut at the 2023 New York International Auto Show.

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6. The EV9 offers 7.8 inches of ground clearance and a maximum 5,000-pound towing capacity.

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8. The EV9 will offer Level 2 and DC fast charging, with a 10-80% charge in under 25 minutes.

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10. The 2024 Kia EV9 is expected to arrive in late 2023, with production starting in Georgia in 2024.

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