Kia EV9 GT-Line vs Lucid Earth (2027)

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thumb image Kia EV9 GT-Line US$ 73,900
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thumb image Lucid Earth (2027) US$ 75,000

BASIC INFO

Brand Kia Lucid Motors
Model EV9 2025 Earth
Vehicle Type Electric SUV All-Electric Luxury SUV
Trims Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line Base | Touring | Grand Touring | Dream Edition (expected)
Release Date Q2 2025 (Expected) 2027 (expected)
Status Upcoming Concept/Pre-production stage
Made In South Korea Casa Grande, Arizona, USA
Body Type SUV SUV (mid-to-full size)
Vehicle Warranty 5 years / 60,000 miles (Battery: 10 years / 100,000 miles) 4 years / 50,000 miles (bumper-to-bumper, est.) | 8 years / 100,000 miles battery warranty
Colors Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl, Pebble Gray, Iceberg Green, Ocean Blue Aurora Silver, Deep Space Black, Stellar White, Ocean Blue (expected palette)

PERFORMANCE

Motor Type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Dual Motor for AWD trims) Dual / Tri-Motor AWD (depending on trim)
Horsepower Up to 379 hp (GT-Line) 600 – 1,000 hp (est.)
Torque Up to 516 lb-ft 700 – 1,200 lb-ft (est.)
Acceleration 0–60 mph in ~5.0 seconds (GT-Line) 0–60 mph in ~3.0–3.5 seconds
Top Speed 124 mph (200 km/h) 155 mph (est.)
Range 300–336 miles (EPA estimated) 350 – 500 miles (depending on trim & battery)
Drivetrain RWD (Base) / AWD (Higher trims) AWD (standard), RWD option possible for base

BATTERY AND CHARGING

Battery Type Lithium-Ion Polymer Lithium-ion (Lucid’s proprietary long-range pack)
Battery Capacity 76.1 kWh (Base), 99.8 kWh (Long Range) 118 kWh – 120 kWh (expected)
Power Consumption 21 kWh/100 miles 3.9 miles/kWh (high efficiency focus)
Battery Warranty 10 years / 100,000 miles 8 years / 100,000 miles
Home Charging Speed 11 kW 11.5 kW (AC, Level 2)
Supercharging Speed Up to 350 kW 300+ kW DC (800V architecture)
DC Fast Charging Speed 10–80% in ~25 minutes Up to 350 kW
Miles of Range added Per Hour 35 miles (AC), ~200 miles in 15 mins (DC) 200+ miles in 20 minutes (est.)
Charging Time 8 hours (AC), ~25 minutes (DC) 10–80% in ~20 minutes with fast charger
Charging Connector Type CCS Combo CCS (NACS by 2027)
Home Charging Options Level 1 & Level 2 (Wallbox) 240V Wall Charger / Smart Home Integration
Onboard Charger Power 11 kW 22 kW

DIMENSION AND WEIGHT

Length 197.4 inches 196 in (498 cm)
Width 77.9 inches 78 in (198 cm)
Height 70.1 inches 65 in (165 cm)
Wheelbase 122 inches 120 in (305 cm)
Ground Clearance 7.8 inches Adjustable Air Suspension (~6–9 in)
Cargo Space 20.2 cu ft (seats up), 81.9 cu ft (folded) 25 cu-ft (rear) + ~10 cu-ft (frunk)
Curb Weight 5,700 – 6,200 lbs 5,500 – 6,000 lbs
No. of Doors 5 4
Seating Capacity 6 or 7 5

WHEEL AND TIRES

Wheel Type Alloy Aero-optimized Aluminum Alloy
Wheel Size 19 to 21 inches 20" – 22" options
Front Tire 255/60R19 to 285/45R21 265/45 R20 (est.)
Rear Tire 255/60R19 to 285/45R21 295/40 R21 (est.)

STEERING AND SUSPENSION

Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
Transmission Single Speed Automatic Single-speed direct drive
Turning Radius 19.4 ft 38 ft
Gear Box Direct Drive 1-speed fixed
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut Adaptive Air Suspension with Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-link Adaptive Air Suspension

TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES

Autopilot Kia Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) Lucid DreamDrive Pro (Level 3-ready)
Navigation System Yes Integrated with AR HUD
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes 4-zone Automatic Climate ControlStandard
Climate Control Tri-Zone Automatic USB-C, USB-A, Wireless Charging
Auxiliary Auto Input Yes Yes
Over The Air Updates Yes Yes
Keyless Start Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Heated Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Panoramic Sunroof Yes Electrochromic Glass Roof
Apple Car Play Wireless Wireless
Android Auto Wireless Wireless
Touchscreen 12.3-inch dual screen + 5-inch HVAC screen 34" 5K Curved Glass Display
WiFi & Hotspot Yes Yes (5G Enabled)
Bluetooth Yes Yes (Latest Standard)
MP3 Player Yes Yes (through infotainment)
No. Of Speakers Up to 14 (Meridian Sound System) 21 (Surreal Sound Pro System

SAFETY FEATURES

Braking System Regenerative + Disc Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Discs
Rear Brakes Ventilated Disc Ventilated Discs
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Anti Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Power Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
No. Of Airbags 10 10+
Rear Seat Belt Yes Yes
Auto Parking sensors Yes (Front & Rear) Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Ultrasonic Sensors Yes Yes
Multiple Cameras Yes (360° view) Yes (360° Surround View)
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Multi-Terrain Monitor Yes Yes (heated & auto-dimming)
Stability Control Yes Yes
Anti Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Power Mirrors Yes Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Lane Keeping Assist Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Rear Parking Aid Yes Yes

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