Last November, Kia unveiled the decidedly edgy EV9 Concept SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show. In March, the automaker confirmed a production version of the electric SUV would go on sale in 2023, though the US market wasn't specifically mentioned. That's now confirmed for 2023 as well, according to Motor Authority.
The production EV9 should have about 300 miles of range, with approximately 80 to 90 percent of the concept's styling making it through to production, according to the report. Kia America Chief Operating Officer Steven Center is also cited as providing a hint towards the SUV's price, saying it would be higher than the Telluride in a manner similar to the gap between the Sportage and EV6. That works out to around $15,000, which would place the EV9 close to $50,000 before destination charges.
