Kia likely to launch new electric vehicle lineup in Pakistan this year

August 02, 2024 (MLN): Lucky Motor Corporation is likely to introduce the latest Kia "EV" battery electric vehicle range later this year, sources close to the matter told Mettis Global News.

The anticipated models include the EV5, EV9, new Sportage, and new Sorento, sources said.

The Kia EV9 is an all-electric SUV designed and built for modern lifestyles in the electrified era, according to its website.

The 6- or 7-seater SUV is rugged yet sophisticated, paving the way to emission-free, connected, and autonomous mobility.

The EV9 boasts three rows of seats, which can accommodate up to seven passengers.

The baseline comes standard with 7 seats. The GT-line can optionally be equipped with one of two innovative six-seat options.

The EV9 is the second Kia model utilising the full potential of the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP).

This scalable platform can be extended in order to fit a vehicle with a longer wheelbase and a larger battery pack, while still keeping the existing advantages - namely, ultra-fast charging, long driving ranges, and a spacious interior.

The SUV is equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) socket on the vehicle’s right-hand side.

This allows for ultra-fast charging - up to 210 kW - thanks to the multi-input charging system that is compatible with both 400V and 800V infrastructure

Thanks to 800-volt ultra-high speed charging, 15 minutes of charging results in up to 249 km of all-electric driving range for the RWD version and up to 226 km for the AWD versions.

This means that the EV9 can be charged from 10% to 80% in only 24 minutes, which equals 70 kWh of energy delivered to the battery.

With the multicharging system, drivers can use both 800V ultra-high speed chargers or the more common 400V fast-chargers.

Earlier this year, the Kia EV9 took home both the ‘World Electric Vehicle’ and, the ultimate accolade, the ‘World Car of the Year’ award at the 2024 World Car Awards ceremony during the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS).

The Kia EV5, the third dedicated BEV in its line-up, is built on the brand’s dedicated EV platform, E-GMP.

It introduces a new era of electric mobility and distinctive SUV design.

Featuring a form shaped by the brand’s unique design philosophy ‘Opposites United’, it combines exceptional versatility and outstanding comfort with advanced technology, dynamic performance, and pioneering safety to deliver a harmoniously balanced vehicle.

The EV5 features an interior that completely reimagines the vehicle’s interior space.

Drawing additional inspiration from the recently launched larger EV9 SUV, it offers an extensive interior space that is closer in concept and execution to a home lounge than a traditional car cabin.

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