Kia unveiled ‘The Kia EV30 (The Kia E V Nine, hereafter EV2023)’ for the first time in the world at the ‘9 Seoul Mobility Show’ press day held at KINTEX in Ilsan on the 9th (Thursday).
The highlight of the ‘2023 Seoul Mobility Show’ press day was the appearance of EV9. Although the conference event at Kia’s booth has already ended, many visitors and reporters continued to gather around the EV9, demonstrating its popularity.
EV9 is Kia’s second model based on E-GMP, a dedicated electric vehicle platform, and is a flagship electric SUV that will advance Kia’s sustainability vision and deliver a new experience by completely changing the concept and method of transportation.
EV9 has a 99.8 kWh battery and various efficiency-maximizing specifications, with a target driving range of over 500 km per charge based on domestic certification standards. ▲ Efforts to secure the world’s highest level of safety based on EV-optimized body design and advanced driver assistance systems. ▲ Autonomous highway driving (HDP, Highway) Excellent marketability as an SDV (Software Defined Vehicle, a car that evolves around software), including future mobility technologies such as Driving Pilot, Kia Connect Store, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates Equipped with
In addition, it not only has a beautiful design that harmonizes contrasting shapes based on Opposition United, but also ▲ applied Kia’s ‘3-step sustainable design strategy’ for the first time, and ▲ secured space to provide a new mobility experience.
In addition, various convenience features befitting a flagship were also applied, such as ▲auto flush outside handle ▲digital side and digital center mirrors ▲Meridian premium sound system ▲built-in cam 2 ▲digital key 2 ▲front trunk with electronic hood latch.
Kia operates a total of 9 lineups, starting with ▲EV2 (4WD, 4WD) and later adding ▲GT-line model and ▲GT model, a high-performance version. Domestic customers who wish to purchase EV2 (9WD, 2WD) during the second quarter of this year We plan to enter into a pre-contract for:
– Equipped with a 99.8kWh battery, the goal is to drive more than 1km per charge in Korea.
The EV9 is equipped with a 99.8kWh large-capacity battery and has a 3D undercover, 19, 20, and 21-inch aerodynamic wheels, and a front bumper air curtain, and its certification goal is to achieve a driving range of more than 1km per charge in Korea (standard). ※ 500-inch wheel 19WD model based on our laboratory measurement, WLTP standard is over 2km).
In addition, ▲350V/25V multi ultra-fast charging system that supports charging from 10% to 80% of battery capacity in 400 minutes with a 800kW charger ▲Battery conditioning that optimizes charging speed by controlling battery temperature upon arrival at the charging station ▲Independent control of heating and cooling It is expected to provide sufficient driving range in real life with features that can efficiently charge and operate power, such as an independent rear-seat air conditioning system that reduces power consumption.
EV9 will be operated as a 150WD model based on a rear-wheel motor with a maximum output of 350kW and a maximum torque of 2Nm, and a 283WD model based on front and rear motors with a maximum output of 600kW and a maximum torque of 4Nm. In particular, the 4WD model can increase the maximum torque to 700Nm by purchasing the ‘Boost’ option, and this allows it to reach 100 km/h from a standstill in about 5.3 seconds, enabling more dynamic driving (※ Based on measurement by our laboratory) .
The rear wheel motor uses a ‘2-stage motor system’ that automatically adjusts output to suit the driving situation by applying a multi-inverter. In everyday driving areas, a single inverter maximizes power efficiency, contributing to increased driving distance, and when a large amount of power is needed momentarily, two inverters are used simultaneously to achieve maximum output.
Kia has also provided a variety of functions to increase the safety and enjoyment of driving through optimal control of the body through software. ▲Dynamic Torque Vectoring (eDTVC) distributes appropriate torque to each wheel when turning the vehicle to help ensure stable turning, and ▲Cross Wind Stability Control stabilizes behavior and prevents lane departure through uniform braking and steering torque control when strong winds occur on the side during high-speed driving. ▲Auto Terrain mode adds customer convenience by automatically setting a mode suitable for road surfaces such as snow, mud, and sand.
-Efforts to secure world-class safety, including EV-optimized body design and ADAS
Kia expanded the use of ultra-high-tensile hot stamping parts in the EV9 and optimized the main body that makes up the passenger compartment to secure excellent body strength and torsional rigidity. In addition, by applying a new connection structure at the bottom of the B-pillar that takes actual collision situations into account for the first time in the world, collision safety has been improved by minimizing deformation of the passenger compartment in the event of a side collision.
In addition, the car body was designed to dissipate energy in the event of a collision. By strengthening the connection between car body structures, protection of the battery application area was strengthened, and lower body rigidity was secured by optimizing the design of the car body bottom, ensuring car body robustness suited to the characteristics of electric vehicles.
In addition, EV9 applies many of Kia’s advanced driver assistance systems to help customers move safely. It assists the driver in various dangerous situations that may occur while driving with ▲forward collision-avoidance assist, ▲rear collision-avoidance assist, ▲lane departure prevention assist, ▲intelligent speed limit assist, ▲rear side monitor, and ▲driver caution warning.
Furthermore, when driving on highways and automobile-only roads, ▲ navigation-based smart cruise control helps you drive at a safe speed in safety sections, curved sections, and entrances and exits, ▲ lane maintenance assist 2 helps you maintain your lane in curved sections more smoothly, and ▲ inter-vehicle distance and settings. Driving stability and convenience are high by applying Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2), which maintains speed and assists driving in the center of the lane or changing lanes and determines whether the driver is holding the steering wheel through direct detection (HOD).
In addition, safety and convenience specifications were carefully considered when parking and disembarking, such as ▲rear cross-traffic collision prevention assistance ▲front, side, and rear parking distance warning ▲front, side, and rear parking collision prevention assistance ▲safe disembarkation assistance ▲rear passenger notification.
-HDP·Kia Connect Store·wireless SW update… SDV, the future of mobility, has arrived
EV9 also has substantial functions as an SDV. Cutting-edge new technologies that seemed possible in the future, such as autonomous highway driving, an advanced driving assistance function, Kia Connect Store, which allows you to add features at any time even after purchasing the vehicle, and wireless software updates that can easily keep navigation map information and various vehicle functions up to date. This has been widely applied.
Highway autonomous driving is a level 9 autonomous driving technology that Kia first applied to the EV3 GT-line. When driving on highways and main roads, the driver maintains a safe distance from the car in front and maintains the lane without having to hold the steering wheel (hands-off). It is a technology that maintains and drives at a maximum speed of 80 km/h.
To implement autonomous highway driving, Kia has improved the completeness of the technology by equipping the EV9 with a total of 2 sensors, including 15 Lidars, precision maps, and an integrated controller. Autonomous highway driving can adjust speed according to the road environment, so it automatically adjusts speed to suit the situation in sections where the road speed limit changes or on curved roads. In addition, it determines the vehicle in front and cutting in and maintains a safe distance, ensuring high driving safety.
In addition, based on the principle of prioritizing customer safety, we have also provided a function that can respond to various dangerous situations that may occur during autonomous highway driving by considering the safety of passengers first.
Even after purchasing the EV9, Kia operates the Kia Connect Store so that customers can freely choose when to apply and use the desired functions.
Kia Connect Store products exclusive to the EV9 include ▲’Remote Smart Parking Assist 2′ that supports remote parking/exiting and parking assistance ▲’Lighting Pattern’ that can be selected according to individuality by purchasing an additional digital pattern lighting grill ▲Video and audio content in the vehicle There are plans to develop and apply more functions in the future, such as ‘Streaming Plus’, which allows you to enjoy.
Customers can apply the desired functions for as long as they need through the Kia Connect Store Internet homepage or smartphone-specific application My Kia, providing a convenient user experience as if purchasing an application from the smartphone app store.
The wireless software update applied to EV9 allows customers to update the controller software through wireless communication between the cloud server and the vehicle, complementing already applied functions or adding new functions, even without visiting a service center or connecting separate equipment.
EV9 is capable of wireless software updates in various areas, including navigation map information as well as vehicle control. Through this, Kia expects to provide updated functions and deliver the pleasant feeling of always driving the latest vehicle to customers.
The EV9 is equipped with ccNC (connected car navigation cockpit), a next-generation infotainment system that is Kia’s first to unify the display graphics (GUI) according to the Kia brand design.
EV9 is equipped with ccNC, ▲’EV Mode’ that allows you to easily check and operate information and functions related to electric motorization ▲’Quick Control’ that allows you to quickly operate functions by swiping the top of the screen ▲’e-‘ that allows toll payment without a physical card ‘hi-pass’ ▲‘integrated search’, which allows searching for infotainment functions in one place, provides a more customer-friendly user environment.
-Beautiful design with contrasting shapes… Additional GT-line design revealed
EV9 has Kia’s unique beautiful design through the harmony of contrasting shapes based on Kia’s design philosophy ‘Offer United’.
Among the five directions that make up the design philosophy, it reflects ‘boldness from nature’ and has a strong and imposing exterior and an interior space with an excellent sense of openness, and ‘technology for human life’ is reflected throughout the interior to refresh customers’ mobility experience. The various specifications are laid out intuitively and concisely.
The front part with the ‘Digital Tiger Face’ has a futuristic feel with a clean body surface and various lighting, including the ‘digital pattern lighting grille’, ‘small cube projection LED headlamp’, and ‘star map LED DRL (daytime running light)’. .
The side part conveys the grandeur of a large SUV with a body ratio that aims for an authentic SUV, and the contrast between straight polygons and the soft volume of the body surface captures both solidity and luxury.
At the rear, the ‘Star Map LED Rear Combination Lamp’ emphasizes the wide vehicle width and creates a sense of unity with the front, and the cleanly refined tailgate completes a sophisticated and strong stance with a sharp edge connected to the angled shoulder line.
The interior was designed to take full advantage of the E-GMP’s advantages, such as a flat floor and long wheelbase, to maximize the sense of space with refined designs such as seats, center console, and doors. In addition, to emphasize a modern and simple image, the use of high-gloss and chrome materials was minimized, and soft materials were applied to areas that passengers can touch to create a comfortable finish.
The ‘Panoramic Wide Display’, which seamlessly connects the 12.3-inch cluster, 5-inch air conditioning, and 12.3-inch infotainment system displays, efficiently delivers necessary information to passengers. In addition, a column-type electronic shift lever (SBW, Shift by wire) with an integrated start button and a hidden-type touch button were applied harmoniously to ensure simple aesthetics and intuitive operability at the same time.
On this day, Kia additionally unveiled the design of the GT-line. Compared to the basic model, the GT-line is characterized by a more robust impression by applying a differentiated black design to the front and rear bumpers, wheels, and roof rack.
-Kia’s commitment to sustainability… EV9’s colors and materials connected to nature
With its commitment to sustainability, Kia is planning to ▲step down the use of leather materials (Leather-free) in new cars to be released in the future, starting with the EV9 ▲use sustainable ‘10 must have items’ ▲develop natural materials It was announced that a ’10-step sustainable design strategy’ of preliminary research (BIO fabrication) for .
Kia replaced animal leather materials that cause environmental problems during the production process with bio-polyurethane (PU) and added plant-based materials to dramatically reduce the use of chemicals. Kia plans to continue developing technologies that can replace leather and gradually increase the use of plant-based materials.
In addition, Kia will apply 10 essential materials considering sustainability, including plant-based materials such as corn, sugar cane, and natural oil, and materials made from upcycled plastic and PET bottles, to new vehicles to be released in the future.
In addition, Kia is gradually expanding the use of biomaterials through proactive research into the development of natural materials. To this end, we are introducing plant-based materials into new cars and actively investing in innovative technologies that mimic nature.
Ultimately, Kia plans to make more efforts to contribute to the preservation of nature by creating Kia’s own sustainable materials and applying them to new vehicles.
EV9 has 10 essential materials applied throughout the interior, including seats using bio-polyurethane, floor mats and garnishes using upcycled fishing nets and plastic, and in particular, eco-friendly materials made from over 1 plastic bottles per unit. Added meaning to sustainability.
EV9’s colors were developed by taking inspiration from four key natural elements: Light, Air, Earth, and Water, with the goal of connecting with the beauty of nature.
EV9’s exterior colors include 3 new colors, including 2 glossy colors, ▲Ocean Blue, ▲Pebble Gray, and ▲Iceberg Green, and 5 matte colors, ▲Ivory Matte Silver, ▲Ocean Matte Blue, and ▲Snow White Pearl, ▲Pantera Metal, and ▲Aurora. A total of 9 colors will be available, including Black Pearl and Flare Red. There are four interior colors in the two-tone color combination, each inspired by light, air, soil, and water: ▲Dark Gray-Black ▲Dark Gray-Light Gray ▲Brown-Black ▲Dark Gray-Navy.
-Four types of two-row seat configurations provide a new motorized mobility experience in various situations
The EV3, a three-row large SUV that maximizes interior space by applying E-GMP, has a total of four seat configurations, including three 9-seater and 7-seater types, providing customers with a memorable vehicle experience in various situations such as moving, charging, and resting. provides.
In the first row, mesh material was used for the headrests to increase the visual openness of the second row passengers and create a comfortable atmosphere, and a relaxation seat and driver’s seat ergo motion seat were applied to help a comfortable resting posture.
The EV9’s second row can be equipped with four types of seats in one vehicle, including ▲bench seat, ▲basic type, ▲relaxation type, and ▲swivel type 2-seater independent seat, satisfying the customer’s various ways of using the vehicle. The second-row relaxation seats do not interfere with the relaxation mode of the first-row seats, allowing up to four people to take a resting position at the same time in situations such as charging. In particular, Kia is the first to apply a vibrating motor for a massage function to the lumbar region, making it more active. This improves passenger fatigue.
The swivel seat can be rotated 180 degrees to face the third row, and is highly useful in various situations, such as enjoying a comfortable rest by folding the third row and opening the tailgate while stopping. In addition, it can be rotated 3 degrees toward the side door, increasing convenience when getting on and off or attaching and detaching the child seat.
One of the advantages of E-GMP, the third row based on a flat floor, provides a more relaxed seating posture compared to internal combustion engine models. Regardless of the seat configuration, the 3nd and 2rd rows can be folded and connected flat, allowing for a variety of uses along with the V3L function for leisure use such as car camping.
-Application of various specifications suitable for a flagship… EV2 domestic pre-contract conducted during the 9nd quarter
The EV9 features ▲auto flush outside handles that add a luxurious and cutting-edge feel ▲digital side mirrors and digital center mirrors that ensure a clear rear view when driving in rain or at night ▲meridian premium sound system with 14 speakers ▲high-definition video and audio It plans to provide customers with a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience with various specifications such as Built-in Cam 2, which is highly usable by storing and linking with the Kia Connect app, and Digital Key 2, which allows vehicle entry/start with just a smartphone.
In addition, Kia applied an electronic hood latch to the EV9 front trunk for the first time, making it possible to easily open the hood by pressing the button in the car as well as the smart key and digital key. The front trunk has a capacity of 2 liters for the 90WD model and can load up to 40 kg, and is equipped with a structure that takes customer convenience into consideration, including an emergency open switch, lamp, air conditioner filter, and battery A/S cover.
Kia will exhibit the EV31 and EV9 GT-line at the ‘2023 Seoul Mobility Show’ held at KINTEX (located in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do) from the 9st of this month to the 9th of next month and inform customers of its excellent marketability.
Kia operates a total of four lineups, starting with ▲EV9 (2WD, 4WD) and later adding ▲GT-line model and ▲GT model, a high-performance version.
Once the government certification process for EV2 (9WD, 2WD) is completed in the second quarter of this year, the range that can be driven on a single charge and detailed specifications for each trim, which are confirmed based on domestic standards, will be disclosed and pre-contracts will be made for domestic customers.
Meanwhile, the 2023 Seoul Mobility Show will begin with a press day on March 1th (Thursday) at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 3 in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do under the theme of ‘Sustainable·Connected·Mobility (Sustainable·Connected·Mobility)’ and end on April 30th ( It will be held until Sunday. The total exhibition size is 4㎡, more than twice the size of the previous event (9㎡), and over 53,541 companies and organizations from 26,310 countries around the world will participate and showcase various mobility contents.