BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Ford |
| Model |
EV9 Light 2025 |
Project T3 (next-gen EV truck) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
All-electric pickup truck |
| Trims |
Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line |
TBA (multiple trims expected) |
| Release Date |
April 2025 |
Expected 2027 (delayed from 2025) |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Prototype stage |
| Made In |
South Korea |
BlueOval City, Stanton, Tennessee, USA |
| Body Type |
SUV |
Crew Cab Pickup (expected) |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
TBA |
| Colors |
Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) |
TBA |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Dual or Tri-Motor setup (expected) |
| Horsepower |
215 hp |
Est. 600+ hp |
| Torque |
258 lb-ft |
Est. 775+ lb-ft |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds |
Est. 0–60 mph in ~4 sec |
| Top Speed |
115 mph |
TBA (~110–120 mph expected) |
| Range |
230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD) |
Targeting 400+ miles |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
AWD (likely standard; RWD possible for base trims) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NCM) |
Lithium-ion (solid-state rumored but unconfirmed) |
| Battery Capacity |
76.1 kWh |
Est. 150+ kWh |
| Power Consumption |
3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi) |
TBA |
| Battery Warranty |
10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) |
Expected 8 yrs / 100,000 mi |
| Home Charging Speed |
0→100% in 7 hrs |
11 kW AC |
| Supercharging Speed |
10 to 80% in 24 mins |
N/A (Ford shifting to NACS in 2025) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
235 kW |
Up to 350 kW (expected) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25–30 miles/hour |
Est. 150–200 mi in ~10 min (with 350 kW charger) |
| Charging Time |
(DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes |
10–80% in ~30 min (fast charging) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS1 (North America) |
NACS (North American Charging Standard) |
| 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). |
Level 1 & Level 2 AC (120V/240V) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
10.9 kW |
Likely 19.2 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
197.2 in (5,010 mm) |
232 in |
| Width |
77.9 in (1,980 mm) |
80 in |
| Height |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
78 in |
| Wheelbase |
122.0 in (3,100 mm) |
145 in |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm) |
TBA (~9–10 in expected) |
| Cargo Space |
81.9 cu ft |
Large frunk + 5.5 ft bed |
| Curb Weight |
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) |
Est. 6,500–7,000 lbs |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors (including liftgate) |
4 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 or 7 Seater |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheel |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
19-inch |
18–22 in (trim dependent) |
| Front Tire |
255/60 R19 |
TBA |
| Rear Tire |
255/60 R19 |
TBA |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed direct drive |
| Turning Radius |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
TBA |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
Automatic (EV single speed |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Independent (adaptive option expected) |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Independent / air suspension (optional) |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
Ford BlueCruise hands-free driving |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (cloud-connected) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Dual/tri-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
4x USB-C, 12V |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes (phone-as-key likely) |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes (higher trims) |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Possible option |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Touchscreen |
12.3" touchscreen |
Large vertical (15.5 in expected) |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
5.0, multi-device |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speaker |
8–18 (B&O premium option) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| 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 |
Likely (off-road trims) |
| 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 |
