BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Jeep |
| Model |
EV9 Light 2025 |
Gladiator (Next Generation 4xe PHEV, possible EV) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Mid-size Pickup Truck (Electrified) |
| Trims |
Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line |
TBD |
| Release Date |
April 2025 |
Expected 2025–2026 |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Confirmed (PHEV) |
| Made In |
South Korea |
USA (Toledo Assembly Plant, Ohio) |
| Body Type |
SUV |
Crew Cab Pickup |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
TBD |
| Colors |
Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) |
TBD (carryover Jeep palette: Black, Bright White, Firecracker Red, Hydro Blue, Silver Zynith, Granite, etc.) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Plug-in Hybrid (2.0L Turbo I-4 + dual electric motors) |
| Horsepower |
215 hp |
375 hp (est., based on Wrangler 4xe) |
| Torque |
258 lb-ft |
470 lb-ft (637 Nm) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds |
6.5–7.0 sec 0–60 mph (est.) |
| Top Speed |
115 mph |
110 mph (est.) |
| Range |
230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD) |
20–30 miles EV-only; ~400+ miles combined (gas + electric) |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
| 4x4 with Jeep Selec-Trac / Rock-Trac system |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NCM) |
Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled) |
| Battery Capacity |
76.1 kWh |
17–20 kWh (expected, same as Wrangler 4xe) |
| Power Consumption |
3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi) |
TBD |
| Battery Warranty |
10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) |
8 yr / 100,000 mi (typical Jeep 4xe warranty) |
| Home Charging Speed |
0→100% in 7 hrs |
2–3 kW on 120V (Level 1) |
| Supercharging Speed |
10 to 80% in 24 mins |
Not applicable (PHEV, not full EV) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
235 kW |
Not available (PHEV) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25–30 miles/hour |
3–4 miles on Level 1; ~10–12 miles on Level 2 |
| Charging Time |
(DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes |
12 hrs (120V); ~2–3 hrs (240V Level 2) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS1 (North America) |
J1772 |
| 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 (120V), Level 2 (240V) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
10.9 kW |
7.2 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
197.2 in (5,010 mm) |
218 in |
| Width |
77.9 in (1,980 mm) |
73.8 in |
| Height |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
75 in |
| Wheelbase |
122.0 in (3,100 mm) |
137 in |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm) |
10 in (higher trims up to 11 in) |
| Cargo Space |
81.9 cu ft |
35–40 cu.ft. (5-ft bed) |
| Curb Weight |
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) |
5,200–5,400 lbs (PHEV will be heavier than gas) No. of Doors | 4 |
| 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 |
17–20 in (depending on trim) |
| Front Tire |
255/60 R19 |
245/75R17 (base) up to 285/70R17 (Rubicon) |
| Rear Tire |
255/60 R19 |
245/75R17 (base) up to 285/70R17 (Rubicon) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering |
Electric Power-Assisted Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
8-speed Automatic (Hybrid-optimized) |
| Turning Radius |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
22.4 ft |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
8-speed with hybrid integration |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Coil spring, solid axle, link-type |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
No (not available) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (Uconnect 5 NAV, 10.1-inch display expected) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes (Uconnect 5 NAV, 10.1-inch display expected) |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
4x USB-C, 12V |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes (wireless) |
| Touchscreen |
12.3" touchscreen |
8.4-in standard / 10.1-in available |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
5.0, multi-device |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speaker |
Up to 9 (Alpine Premium Audio system) |
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 (4-wheel ABS) |
| 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) |
6+ (front, side, curtain) |
| Rear Seat Belt |
3-point belts for all seats |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes (rear standard, front optional) |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Yes |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes (heated available) |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
