BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Lexus |
| Model |
EV9 Light 2025 |
ES EV (expected ES 350e / ES 500e) |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Luxury Electric Sedan |
| Trims |
Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line |
Base, Luxury, F Sport (expected) |
| Release Date |
April 2025 |
2026 (expected) |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming / Not Yet Released |
| Made In |
South Korea |
Japan |
| Body Type |
SUV |
Sedan |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
4 Years / 50,000 miles (Basic) – 8 Years / 100,000 miles (Battery, expected) |
| Colors |
Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) |
| Ultra White, Caviar Black, Sonic Iridium, Eminent White Pearl, Matador Red, Nightfall Mica |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Dual Permanent Magnet Synchronous (expected |
| Horsepower |
215 hp |
300 – 400 hp (estimated) |
| Torque |
258 lb-ft |
300 – 400 lb-ft (estimated) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds |
5.5 – 6.0 sec (0–60 mph, expected) |
| Top Speed |
115 mph |
130 mph (expected) |
| Range |
230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD) |
350 miles (EPA estimated) |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
RWD (base) / AWD (higher trims) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NCM) |
Lithium-ion (liquid-cooled) |
| Battery Capacity |
76.1 kWh |
90–100 kWh (expected |
| Power Consumption |
3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi) |
3.5 mi/kWh (estimated) |
| Battery Warranty |
10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) |
8 Years / 100,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
0→100% in 7 hrs |
11 kW AC (Level 2) |
| Supercharging Speed |
10 to 80% in 24 mins |
150–200 kW DC Fast Charging (expected) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
235 kW |
10–80% in ~30 min (expected) |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25–30 miles/hour |
30 miles (Level 2) / ~200 miles (DC fast charge) |
| Charging Time |
(DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes |
10–12 hrs (AC 240V) / ~30 min (fast charge |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS1 (North America) |
CCS (expected, may transition to NACS in US) |
| 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). |
Wallbox / Mobile Connector (7–11 kW) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
10.9 kW |
11 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
197.2 in (5,010 mm) |
196 in (4,980 mm) |
| Width |
77.9 in (1,980 mm) |
73 in (1,860 mm) |
| Height |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
57 in (1,450 mm) |
| Wheelbase |
122.0 in (3,100 mm) |
113 in (2,870 mm) |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm) |
5.5 in (140 mm) |
| Cargo Space |
81.9 cu ft |
16 cu.ft (expected, with frunk option) |
| Curb Weight |
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) |
4,500–4,800 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 (multi-spoke) |
| Wheel Size |
19-inch |
18" / 19" / 20" (F Sport) |
| Front Tire |
255/60 R19 |
235/45 R18 (expected) |
| Rear Tire |
255/60 R19 |
235/45 R18 (expected) |
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) |
| Turning Radius |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
18 ft |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
Direct Drive (EV) |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Multi-Link Independent |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
No (Lexus Teammate Advanced Driver Assist instead) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Standard with Lexus Interface |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Standard |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Dual-zone / 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 (Push-button + Digital Key expected) |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
| Touchscreen |
12.3" touchscreen |
14-inch Lexus Interface display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
5.0, multi-device |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes (integrated media) |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speaker |
10 (standard) / 17 (Mark Levinson Premium Audio) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) |
Regenerative + Hydraulic |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated discs Brake |
Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc Brake |
Ventilated 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) |
10 (expected) |
| 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 |
Yes (360° view monitor) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Yes |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes (VSC + Traction Control) |
| 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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