BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Jeep |
| Model |
EV9 Light 2025 |
Wrangler 4xe |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Off-road SUV / 4x4 |
| Trims |
Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line |
Sport, Sahara, Rubicon, Willys, special editions |
| Release Date |
April 2025 |
4xe — in production now |
| Status |
Available |
4xe — production; Wrangler EV — upcoming |
| Made In |
South Korea |
USA (Toledo Assembly Complex) |
| Body Type |
SUV |
2-door and 4-door SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
Standard Jeep warranty (market-specific); battery warranty for EV TBD |
| Colors |
Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) |
Multiple exterior colors and special editions |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Plug-in hybrid — 2.0L turbo engine + dual electric motors |
| Horsepower |
215 hp |
375 hp combined |
| Torque |
258 lb-ft |
470 lb-ft (≈637 Nm) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds |
Around 6 seconds 0–60 mph (varies by trim) |
| Top Speed |
115 mph |
99 mph (electronically limited in hybrid) |
| Range |
230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD) |
Electric-only ~34 km (21 miles); combined ~600 km (370 miles) |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
4×4 with selectable modes (Hybrid, Electric, eSave) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NCM) |
Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity |
76.1 kWh |
14 kWh |
| Power Consumption |
3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi) |
49 MPGe equivalent (combined) |
| Battery Warranty |
10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) |
Market dependent; EV version TBD |
| Home Charging Speed |
0→100% in 7 hrs |
Level 1 & Level 2 supported (~12–2 hours depending on charger) |
| Supercharging Speed |
10 to 80% in 24 mins |
Not supported (PHEV only) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
235 kW |
Not supported (PHEV only) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25–30 miles/hour |
3–4 miles per hour (Level 1); ~20 miles per hour (Level 2) |
| Charging Time |
(DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes |
12 hours (Level 1), ~2 hours (Level 2, 240V) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS1 (North America) |
J1772 (North America) |
| 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). |
120V and 240V |
| Onboard Charger Power |
10.9 kW |
7.2 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
197.2 in (5,010 mm) |
4,237 mm (2-door) / ~4,785 mm (4-door) |
| Width |
77.9 in (1,980 mm) |
1,875 mm |
| Height |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
1,869 mm |
| Wheelbase |
122.0 in (3,100 mm) |
2,460 mm (2-door) / ~3,007 mm (4-door) |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm) |
274 mm (10.8 in, Rubicon trim) |
| Cargo Space |
81.9 cu ft |
533 L (4-door seats up), ~2,050 L (seats folded |
| Curb Weight |
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) |
2,300–2,450 kg depending on trim |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors (including liftgate) |
2 or 4 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 or 7 Seater |
4 (2-door) / 5 (4-door) |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheel |
Alloy (varies by trim) |
| Wheel Size |
19-inch |
17–20 inches depending on trim |
| Front Tire |
255/60 R19 |
245/75R17 to 285/70R17 (trim dependent) |
| Rear Tire |
255/60 R19 |
245/75R17 to 285/70R17 (trim dependent) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering |
Power steering, recirculating ball |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
8-speed automatic |
| Turning Radius |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
10.4 m (2-door) / ~12.4 m (4-door) |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
8-speed |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Coil spring, solid axle |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Coil spring, solid axle |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
Not available (offers ADAS instead) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Available (Uconnect) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Available (higher trims) |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Dual-zone automatic (higher trims) |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
4x USB-C, 12V |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Limited (software updates via Uconnect) |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Removable roof panels instead |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
| Touchscreen |
12.3" touchscreen |
Yes |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Available (subscription-based |
| Bluetooth |
5.0, multi-device |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speaker |
8 standard, premium 9-speaker Alpine system optional |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) |
Hydraulic with regenerative braking assist |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated discs Brake |
Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc Brake |
Disc |
| Brake Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Available (select trims) |
| 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) |
4–6 depending on trim |
| 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 |
Available (front trail camera) |
| 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 |
Available (select trims) |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
