EV9 is a massive SUV at more than 5 metre in length and the design is different too with an interesting pattern of lighting plus a blanked off grille

The Kia EV9 will rival the Mercedes-Benz EQE and the BMW iX. Both EQE and iX start at Rs 1.39 crore (ex-showroom).

Kia Motors launches EV9, a fully loaded EV SUV in India to compete with BMW iX, Audi Q8 e-tron, Mercedes EQS SUV.

South Korean carmaker Kia has launched EV9 and Carnival Limousine in India. The EV9, which will be imported from South Korea as a completely built unit, is priced at ₹1.29 crore (ex-showroom). The Carnival Limousine,

Kia EV9 is set to be launched in India along with the EV9 electric SUV on 3rd October 2024 along with the new generation Carnival.

Kia Electric Cars: "Next year, we plan to introduce one electric model in the mass segment," Kia India MD and CEO Gwanggu Lee said.

Kia recommends that the Indian government maintain incentives for zero-emission vehicles to prevent a slowdown in their adoption. The company's MD noted that inadequate charging infrastructure and high repair costs are major hurdles.