BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Cadillac |
| Model |
EV9 Light 2025 |
Optiq |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Electric SUV (Compact Luxury Crossover) |
| Trims |
Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line |
To be announced (expected Luxury, Sport) |
| Release Date |
April 2025 |
Early 2025 (US & global launch) |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Announced |
| Made In |
South Korea |
USA / China (joint production for global markets) |
| Body Type |
SUV |
Compact SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
4 years / 50,000 miles (limited), 8 years / 100,000 miles (battery & EV components) |
| Colors |
Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) |
Multiple premium shades (official colors TBD) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Dual electric motors (AWD standard) |
| Horsepower |
215 hp |
300 hp (estimate, GM Ultium platform) |
| Torque |
258 lb-ft |
350 lb-ft (est.) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds |
5.5 seconds (0–60 mph, est.) |
| Top Speed |
115 mph |
125 mph (est.) |
| Range |
230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD) |
300 miles (EPA est.) |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NCM) |
Ultium lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity |
76.1 kWh |
85 kWh (est.) |
| Power Consumption |
3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi) |
3.5 miles/kWh (est.) |
| Battery Warranty |
10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) |
8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
0→100% in 7 hrs |
11.5 kW AC (Level 2) |
| Supercharging Speed |
10 to 80% in 24 mins |
Supported via Ultium fast-charge |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
235 kW |
Up to 150 kW |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25–30 miles/hour |
30 miles (Level 2), ~76 miles in 10 minutes (DC fast charge) |
| Charging Time |
(DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes |
10 hours (0–100% AC), ~30–40 minutes (10–80% DC fast charge) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS1 (North America) |
CCS1 (North America) / NACS adoption planned |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 1 (120V, 1.4 kW): Included (portable cable). Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW): Requires separate hardwired or NEMA 14-50 wall charger (e.g., Kia’s recommended 48A charger). |
Wall-mounted Level 2 charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
10.9 kW |
11.5 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
197.2 in (5,010 mm) |
190 in (est.) |
| Width |
77.9 in (1,980 mm) |
75 in (est.) |
| Height |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
64 in (est.) |
| Wheelbase |
122.0 in (3,100 mm) |
116 in (est.) |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm) |
7.5 in (est.) |
| Cargo Space |
81.9 cu ft |
28–60 cu.ft. (with seats down, est.) |
| Curb Weight |
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) |
4,900 lbs (est.) |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors (including liftgate) |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 or 7 Seater |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheel |
Alloy wheels (multi-spoke luxury design) |
| Wheel Size |
19-inch |
19" standard, 20–21" optional |
| Front Tire |
255/60 R19 |
55 R19 (est.)235/ |
| Rear Tire |
255/60 R19 |
255/50 R19 (est.) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed automatic (EV direct drive) |
| Turning Radius |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
38 ft |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
1-speed fixed |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Multi-link independent |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
GM Super Cruise (hands-free driving assist) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Built-in GPS with real-time traffic |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
4x USB-C, 12V |
USB-C & wireless charging |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes (push-button & digital key) |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Wireless |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Wireless |
| Touchscreen |
12.3" touchscreen |
33-inch LED display (same as Lyriq) |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
5.0, multi-device |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Supported |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speaker |
AKG premium 19-speaker system |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) |
Regenerative + Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated discs Brake |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc Brake |
Disc |
| 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 |
8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center) |
8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
3-point belts for all seats |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
360° camera system |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Yes |
| 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 |
