Kia EV9

The Kia EV9 is the brand's flagship electric SUV, a large three row car that seats six. It is long, tall and quiet, built to sit at the top of Kia's India range. This is a statement car as much as a family one. Nothing else in Kia's India range sits above it.

A big 99.8 kWh battery feeds dual motors that drive all four wheels. Power reaches 379 bhp and 700 Nm, so it moves quickly despite its size. That is strong output for such a large, heavy SUV. The claimed range is 561 km on the ARAI cycle. To read every detail, go through the EV9 GT Line specification.

The cabin is where the flagship money shows. Captain seats in the middle row make the second row a relaxing place to travel. Three rows seat six, with the middle pair the most comfortable. A quiet cabin makes long trips restful for everyone aboard. A flat electric floor opens up space across all three rows.

Boot volume measures 333 litres behind the third row, with more once you fold seats. The EV9 arrives as a full import, so supply stays limited and the price is high. It is a car for buyers at the top of the market.

Kia sells the EV9 in one GT Line AWD trim at 1.30 crore ex-showroom. There is no other grade to consider. Many states charge lower road tax on electric cars, which softens the on-road figure. For a luxury electric flagship, it delivers space, pace and calm in equal measure.