At Kia of Newmarket, the EV9 uses a dual electric-motor all-wheel-drive system to generate up to 379 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, enabling precise torque distribution across front and rear axles. An advanced traction management programme continually adjusts power to individual wheels, ensuring stable acceleration and secure grip on snow-covered highways, ice-ridden side streets or wet asphalt.
Its 91.2 kWh battery pack delivers up to 451 kilometres of range under typical conditions, covering daily commutes and weekend escapes without frequent stops. Heat-pump technology and an integrated battery heater mitigate cold-weather energy loss, preserving efficiency in subzero temperatures. The 800-volt charging architecture replenishes about 70 per cent of capacity in roughly 24 minutes at compatible fast-charging stations. Drivers can also precondition the cabin and monitor charging status remotely via Kia Connect.
- Compare winter traction by driving the EV9’s dual-motor AWD in a snow-covered test track at Kia of Newmarket, observing torque distribution and response on packed or fresh snow.
- Evaluate cabin warmth and energy efficiency by activating heat-pump and battery-heating functions during a subzero demonstration, noting differences in range retention and interior temperature recovery.
- Plan a route with the onboard navigation system to include 800-volt fast-charging stations, then verify estimated arrival battery levels and actual charging times on a simulated journey.
- Engage terrain modes across mixed surfaces—wet city streets, gravel driveways and lightly snow-dusted rural roads—to experience how each setting adapts throttle response and stability-control behaviour.
- Consult Kia of Newmarket specialists to set up smart-charging schedules, Kia Connect remote climate preconditioning and live range analytics tailored to your daily driving pattern.
A robust combination of dependable range, precise winter handling and remote energy management ensures drivers maintain schedule reliability and confidence on Ontario roads. This tailored approach to all-weather operation reduces charging stops and enhances safety in varied conditions.
