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Testing the 2024 Kia EV9 in Korea

Rather than wait for our most anticipated EV of 2023 to arrive, I headed to Kia's homeland to test the upcoming 2024 EV9.

Antuan Goodwin
Antuan Goodwin started out in the automotive industry the old fashioned way, by turning wrenches in a driveway and picking up speeding tickets. Antuan now has 16 years of expertise and experience behind the wheel of hundreds of cars including electric vehicles, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and traditional combustion cars. For each car tested, Antuan covers over 200 miles behind the wheel and evaluates driving dynamics, acceleration and braking performance, range and efficiency. Antuan's goal is to use his extensive car knowledge to educate CNET readers with their next car-related buying decision. Whether you're EV-curious, EV-enthusiast or combustion-car loyal, Antuan will bring you the unbiased advice, reviews, best lists, and news you need. You can reach Antuan at antuan.goodwin@cnet.com
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The 2024 Kia EV9 is our most anticipated new EV for 2023, so I jumped at the opportunity to take an early spin in Kia's homeland.

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The three-row SUV blends the best parts of the gasoline-powered Kia Telluride and the automaker's award-winning EV6 crossover before adding a few new tricks of its own.

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Rear-wheel drive is standard, but my example featured dual-motor all-wheel drive.

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Kia is targeting a 300-mile range when equipped with the larger 99.8 kWh battery and a single motor.

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The EV9 is roughly the size of the Telluride, but its electric platform imbues it with a longer wheelbase and more interior volume.

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At its most potent, the dual-motor configuration boasts 379 horsepower (283 kW) and 516 pound-foot of torque.

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Check out our first drive review of the 2024 Kia EV9 for more details and driving impressions.

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