KIA EV9 DC FAST CHARGING TEST CONFIRMS OUTSTANDING SPEED

The car can replenish up to roughly 200 miles of range in about 24 minutes.

Hyundai Motor Group's E-GMP-based electric cars are known for their excellent fast charging capability, and the Kia EV9 model is no exception.

According to a test performed on a Kia EV9 Land trim (all-wheel drive, Long Range) by YouTuber Technically Jeff, the EV9 meets its advertised fast charging rate of 10-80% state-of-charge (SOC) in 24 minutes.

Let's recall that there are two battery versions of the EV9 on the market—one with a 76.1-kilowatt-hour battery (Standard Range) and one with a 99.8-kilowatt-hour battery (Long Range). Their EPA driving range is respectively 230 and 270-307 miles, depending on the trim (see more info here).

Kia says that a high-power, high-voltage charger can complete charging from 10 to 80% SOC in 20 minutes (SR battery) or 24 minutes (LR battery).

DC fast charging (350 kW, 800 V charger):

• Kia EV9 (76.1 kWh; 632 V): up to 236 kW

  10-80% SOC in 20 minutes (63 minutes at 50 kW, 400 V charger)

• Kia EV9 (99.8 kWh; 552 V): up to 215 kW

  10-80% SOC in 24-25 minutes (83 minutes at 50 kW, 400 V charger)

In the video, the Kia EV9 Land AWD Long Range was charged at an Electrify America DC fast charger (350 kW) from about 5% to over 90% SOC.

It took 26 minutes and 27 seconds to reach the 80% level, starting at 5% SOC. When counting from 10% SOC, the time was less than 24 minutes, which matches the Kia EV9's specs.

It's an impressive result, considering that this version of the car has an EPA range of 280 miles and could replenish 200 miles in 24 minutes.

Charging from 5% to 90% SOC took 39 minutes and 35 seconds, while 10-90% would be roughly 37 minutes.

The 10-minute difference between 80% and 90% SOC points indicates a considerable slowdown of the charging speed beyond 70% SOC. At that point, it's simply not worth staying any longer at a charger unless it's absolutely necessary to reach the destination or another charger (including the safety margin).

Here is a full list of Kia EV9 versions currently available in the U.S. with pricing before discounts as high as $7,500:

Prices

As long as the Kia EV9 will be imported from South Korea, it will not be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. However, the incentive might be available through leasing.

Basic specs

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