BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
Rivian |
| Model |
EV9 Light 2025 |
R3X |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Electric SUV (Performance/Off-road variant of Rivian R3) |
| Trims |
Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line |
R3X (performance-focused) |
| Release Date |
April 2025 |
Expected 2026 (deliveries may begin in 2027) |
| Status |
Available |
Announced / Upcoming |
| Made In |
South Korea |
Normal, Illinois, USA (Rivian Factory) |
| Body Type |
SUV |
Compact Crossover SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
5 years / 60,000 miles (estimated, Rivian standard), Battery 8 years / 175,000 miles |
| Colors |
Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) |
Multiple (Exact options TBD, Rivian usually offers adventurous palettes) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Dual or Tri-Motor (Rivian Enduro drive units, performance-tuned) |
| Horsepower |
215 hp |
500–600 hp (expected for R3X trim) |
| Torque |
258 lb-ft |
700+ Nm (estimated) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds |
3.0–3.5 seconds (0–60 mph, estimated) |
| Top Speed |
115 mph |
125–135 mph (estimated) |
| Range |
230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD) |
300–350 miles (EPA estimate, depending on battery pack) |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NCM) |
Lithium-Ion, Rivian Enduro pack |
| Battery Capacity |
76.1 kWh |
80–100 kWh (estimated, final specs TBD) |
| Power Consumption |
3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi) |
3.2–3.5 mi/kWh (estimated) |
| Battery Warranty |
10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) |
8 years / 175,000 miles |
| Home Charging Speed |
0→100% in 7 hrs |
11.5 kW (Level 2, 25–30 miles/hour) |
| Supercharging Speed |
10 to 80% in 24 mins |
Compatible with Rivian Adventure Network & Tesla NACS (coming 2025+) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
235 kW |
Up to 220 kW |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25–30 miles/hour |
140–160 miles in 20 minutes (DC fast charge) |
| Charging Time |
(DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes |
10–80% in ~25 minutes (fast charge) |
| 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 (120V), Level 2 (240V Wallbox) |
| Onboard Charger Power |
10.9 kW |
11.5 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
197.2 in (5,010 mm) |
171–175 in (estimated, compact size) |
| Width |
77.9 in (1,980 mm) |
75 in |
| Height |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
65 in |
| Wheelbase |
122.0 in (3,100 mm) |
108 in |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm) |
Adjustable Air Suspension (~9–11 in) |
| Cargo Space |
81.9 cu ft |
60+ cu.ft (with seats folded, est.) |
| Curb Weight |
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) |
4,400–4,800 lbs (estimated) |
| 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 (Performance & Off-road optimized) |
| Wheel Size |
19-inch |
20–22 inches (depending on package) |
| Front Tire |
255/60 R19 |
All-Terrain / Performance Radials (size TBD) |
| Rear Tire |
255/60 R19 |
All-Terrain / Performance Radials (size TBD) |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering |
Electric Power Steering |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Single-speed automatic (EV direct drive) |
| Turning Radius |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
18–19 ft (est.) |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
1-speed |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Independent, adaptive air suspension |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Independent, adaptive air suspension |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
Rivian Driver+ (hands-free on mapped highways) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (Rivian OS with Google Maps integration) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Dual-zone automatic |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
4x USB-C, 12V |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Phone-as-key & key card |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Same as above |
| Touchscreen |
12.3" touchscreen |
15.6-inch central touchscreen + driver display |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
5.0, multi-device |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speaker |
10–14 (depending on trim, Meridian sound system) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) |
YeRegenerative + Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| 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) |
Yes |
| 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 |
11-camera system (360° view) |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Yes (off-road mode cameras) |
| 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 |
