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Is The Kia EV9 Your New Family Car?

When we think of EVs (electric vehicles), we tend to think of either sleek solo cars or tiny city runarounds. Either way, neither option is ideal for a big family. Family cars need to have room for everyone inside, with enough seating and legroom for everyone to make it through short and long journeys comfortably.

There also needs to be enough trunk space for everyone’s luggage, the weekly grocery runs, pets, you name it – and, naturally, family cars also need to be pretty reliable.

The last thing you want is to be stuck on the side of the road every other week with screaming kids and restless dogs. You need to rest assured that your passengers are as safe as possible – should, of course, the worst case scenario come to pass.

Until recently, we haven’t really come across an EV that ticks all of those boxes, but could the 2024 Kia EV9 be the answer to our prayers?

Some experts find Kia’s EV9 to be an eye-opener. It has three rows of seats and comfortably seats seven people, making it perfect for big families on the go.

The EV also reportedly has 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row of seats – and with an alleged 279 horsepower and over 500 lb-ft torque, it doesn’t seem to be lagging in the power stakes, either. Again – pretty impressive for an EV, if we’re to take Kia and critics’ words for it.

According to Kia, it has a range of 304 miles, and with 350kW DC fast charging, it can go from 10% to 80% in about 24 minutes. Any parent will know how fast charging is essential when you’re low on time, which is almost daily!

And, for those of you who are a little less impressed with the speed and power of the EV9, you’ll be happy to hear that the Kia’s got more tricks up its sleeves for the year or so ahead. For example, the Kia EV9 GT will be an interesting option for Kia fans next year.

It’s supposed to hit showrooms in January 2025 and supposedly will have the potential to achieve 0 to 62 mph in under four seconds – again, we’ll just have to take the manufacturer’s word for it, at least for now!

For now, is its predecessor – the EV9 – worth it?

Currently, the EV9 Land model can be bought for about $73,000 inside the US. A little on the expensive side, yes – but as family cars go, the Kia EV9 does seem to tick all of the right boxes, at least according to motoring experts.

So, if you’re looking to move your family over to EVs and want one that will not just accompany your gas car but could replace it outright, the Kia EV9 may be the way to go. As always, get yourself a test drive before you part with any capital!

Honda to Make $11 Billion Investment in new EV Hub in Canada

For many of us, it’s no surprise that EVs (Electric Vehicles) are taking over the roads around the world. And, in recent news, big car manufacturers from all over seem to be racing to make the biggest investments in new EV technology.

Honda, for example, seems to be the current runner-up in the EV race. The Japanese car giant has revealed its plans to make an $11 Billion investment to create a monster electric vehicle hub in Ontario, Canada. It’s a bold investment and statement made alongside a currently-unknown joint venture as a partner – intriguing news indeed!

Honda has stated that the hub will include brand new battery and assembly plants, among other crucial EV development assets, to help them take new strides in the electric vehicle game.

The goal is for EV production to begin in the plant no later than 2028. Honda also plans on making around 240,000 EVs per year once the plant is fully up and operational! Again, it’s a bold goal and a bit of a statement – so, why make this type of investment right now? What’s on the cards?

Not only is Honda trying desperately to match and, naturally, surpass its competitors’ EV goals, the firm also plans to produce exclusively electric and fuel cell-powered vehicles by 2040. You read that right—no more gasoline cars for Honda!

While some competitors may be hesitating due to the current low demand for EVs in certain parts of the world, Honda is forging ahead. The establishment of the massive EV hub in Canada is a strategic move, positioning Honda to meet what seems to be an anticipated surge in EV demand across North America.

It’s not just EV enthusiasts who will be pleased with Honda’s plans. The Ontario-based EV plant is expected to generate approximately 1,000 new job opportunities, a significant boost to the economy. It’s pretty safe to say Canada will be welcoming their Japanese visitors with open arms.

Interestingly, Canada isn’t the only North American nation that has benefited from the Japanese company’s plans. Some of you may recall that only last year, Honda announced that they were making a $4.4 billion investment in a similar US-based battery plant.

The plant, which is set to launch in Ohio, may seem significantly smaller for Honda fans based in the US compared to those anticipating change in Canada.

However, with plans to finalize the plant’s setup by the end of the year forging ahead, it’s safe to say Ohio’s economy will stand to benefit from such an eyebrow-raising foreign investment.

If there’s any technology on car manufacturers’ lips right now, it’s EV. The world of auto production and design is going completely green – and Honda’s goals, while bold, are perhaps a little conservative compared to those of some of its rivals.

Will Honda’s plans to surge (literally) into Canada and the US prove fruitful for the Japanese leviathan? We’ll let you know as soon as we know more.

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