The EV9 Won the 2024 World Car Awards, Twice

Apr 4, 2024

Last week, the World Car Awards ceremony took place at the New York Auto Show. The Kia EV9 entered the event as an awards-season darling, and it emerged victorious – not once, but twice.

The EV9 took home a pair of prestigious titles: World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle. Reasserting Kia’s consistent dominance at the World Car Awards, the awards marked the company’s fourth and fifth wins at the event since 2020. While the EV9 was practically a shoe-in to claim the EV-centric honors – considering it’s quickly become the gold standard for all-electric capability – the win for World Car of the Year is a testament to how well-rounded the full EV9 experience is.

And the Award Goes To…

The World Car Awards were established in 2003. Over the ensuing decades, they’ve become globally recognized as a premier standard for automotive excellence and leadership within a constantly transforming industry. And it’s not a small sample size of voters determining the winners; the jury is made up of over 100 distinguished automotive journalists, representing 29 countries. This year, auto enthusiasts around the world expressed mutual adoration for the Kia EV9.

The EV9’s dual victory is a rarity; think the Best International Feature Film also taking home Best Picture at the Academy Awards. (Fun movie trivia: 2020’s Parasite was the first and only film to accomplish this.) But they’re hardly the only global awards that Kia’s all-electric SUV has taken home in recent months; the EV9 also claimed the title of Best Family Vehicle at the Golden Steering Wheel Awards in Berlin, and it racked up another pair of wins at the 2023 Newsweek Autos Awards.

Redefining the Electric Experience

What differentiates the 2024 EV9 from past Kia EVs to propel it to such heights? For starters, it marks Kia’s first dedicated three-row SUV, yet still retains superior power and performance specs. The EV9’s resume includes 379 hp, 516 lb.-ft. of torque, and a towing capacity of over 5,000 lbs. When you need to haul cargo up Route 10 towards Las Cruces, this unassuming electric SUV will get the job done as effectively as any heavy-duty pickup.

With exceptional range and ever-expanding charging options, the EV9 confidently dismisses modern EV concerns. Its innovative charging system allows for ultra-fast, 350kW DC fast charging, capable of raising your charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 24 minutes. EV9 drivers also have access to a charging network that includes over 41,000 charging stations across the country. And with an EPA-estimated range of over 300 miles, your chances of hitting 0% mid-trip are slimmer than ever before.

A World-Class Interior

The Kia EV9 offers an unparalleled level of luxury compared to rival all-electric SUVs. Occupants of the interior’s first two rows enjoy heated lounge seats that offer power leg rests and power extendable footrests. Third row passengers have access to USB-C charging ports and an abundance of shoulder and hip room. Overall, the EV9 stands apart from the competition when it comes to freedom of movement and cargo space.

Meanwhile, the EV9’s Digital Cockpit features over two feet of combined digital instrumentation. Its infotainment system performs automatic vehicle software updates, keeping you up-to-date on the latest tech. The EV9’s long list of driver-friendly features includes:

Surround View Monitoring
Full Display Mirror
Head-Up Display
Remote Smart Parking Assist 2

Join the EV Community Today

Casa Kia is El Paso’s home for the latest in electric and hybrid vehicles. In addition to the EV9, you can check out the dynamic, all-electric Kia EV6 crossover. Or, if you’re wading into the electric space for the first time, explore the versatility of hybrid power with the Kia Sorento Hybrid. Whatever your preference, our extensive inventory is overflowing with the latest in new and pre-owned Kia vehicles.

If you’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to switch to electric, look no further than the EV9. It’s the rare EV where the total package is so complete, the powertrain becomes almost an afterthought. Schedule your test drive at Casa Kia today and discover why the EV9’s dual win at the World Car Awards isn’t just a feather in Kia’s cap – it’s the start of an exciting new chapter.