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July 16, 2024

Flagship, mid-grade EV9 cheaper than entry edition

July 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Flagship, mid-grade EV9 cheaper than entry edition

EV doldrum discounting pulls $35k from top line EV9, $26k from medium grade. 

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July 16, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Kia NZ, discount
May 08, 2024

EV3 teaser shots confirm concept cred

May 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV3 teaser shots confirm concept cred

Production version of Kia’s budget EV looks a LOT like the initial study. 

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May 08, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Kia NZ, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, electric, Hyundai Group
April 03, 2024

EV5 pricing, specs shared

April 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
EV5 pricing, specs shared

Full-out push with Kia’s first China-made car.

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April 03, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, EV6, EV9, electric, Kia, China
October 10, 2023

EV9 in limbo until paperwork pickle sorted

October 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EV9 in limbo until paperwork pickle sorted

Kia’s biggest, most extravagant electric car has landed - but it’s not going anywhere just yet.

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October 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, E-GMP, Kia NZ, Waka Kotahi
August 27, 2023

Electric age Sportage shown

August 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric age Sportage shown

EV5’s local chances unclear - so far China only confirmed customer.

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August 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Sportage, Kia NZ, E-GMP, Hyundai, EV9
August 23, 2023

EV9 seven figure in price and seat count

August 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EV9 seven figure in price and seat count

The electric equivalent of the erstwhile Carnival is a much more expensive ride and allows for one fewer occupant.

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August 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Kia NZ, E-GMP, Hyundai, Ioniq 7
March 15, 2023

Kia’s EV9 unveiled – it’s a big number

March 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s EV9 unveiled – it’s a big number

 Battery-fed three-row sports utility features swank swivel seating in second row.

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March 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Kia NZ, Hyundai, Ioniq 7, EV6
January 11, 2023

Kia’s electric MPV in final testing

January 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s electric MPV in final testing

Seoul-shared images of EV9 confirm it’s set to be a big thing.

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January 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Concept EV9, Namyang, Kia NZ
November 18, 2021

Kia’s big number at LA

November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s big number at LA

Unsurprisingly the EV9 isn’t too far removed from a certain other in the spotlight.

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November 18, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 7, Kia NZ, E-GMP
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