BASIC INFO
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| Brand |
Kia |
BYD (Denza – joint venture with Mercedes-Benz & BYD) |
| Model |
EV9 Light 2025 |
Denza B5 GT |
| Vehicle Type |
Electric |
Electric SUV |
| Trims |
Light, Wind, Land, and GT-Line |
Standard, Performance (expected) |
| Release Date |
April 2025 |
2025 (Expected China launch, global later) |
| Status |
Available |
Upcoming |
| Made In |
South Korea |
China |
| Body Type |
SUV |
Mid-size SUV |
| Vehicle Warranty |
5 years/60,000 miles |
8 years / 100,000 miles (expected, TBD officially) |
| Colors |
Standard Colors: Snow White Pearl, Midnight Lake Blue, Pebble Gray Premium Colors: Panthera Metal (matte, extra cost), Ocean Blue (GT-Line exclusive) |
Multiple options (to be revealed at launch) |
PERFORMANCE
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| Motor Type |
Single Electric Motor |
Dual Motor (AWD) |
| Horsepower |
215 hp |
600 hp (estimated) |
| Torque |
258 lb-ft |
650 Nm (estimated) |
| Acceleration |
0-60 mph in 8.8 seconds |
(0–100 km/h): ~3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed |
115 mph |
210 km/h |
| Range |
230 mi (Light) / 304 mi (Wind RWD) |
550 – 650 km (depending on battery option) |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) |
All-Wheel Drive |
BATTERY AND CHARGING
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| Battery Type |
Lithium-ion (NCM) |
BYD Blade Battery (LFP) |
| Battery Capacity |
76.1 kWh |
100 kWh |
| Power Consumption |
3.0 mi/kWh (~33 kWh/100 mi) |
17 kWh / 100 km |
| Battery Warranty |
10 years / 100,000 miles (70% capacity retention) |
8 years / 160,000 km |
| Home Charging Speed |
0→100% in 7 hrs |
11 kW AC |
| Supercharging Speed |
10 to 80% in 24 mins |
300 kW (DC Fast Charging) |
| DC Fast Charging Speed |
235 kW |
20–80% in ~25 min |
| Miles of Range added Per Hour |
25–30 miles/hour |
180 miles with DC fast charge |
| Charging Time |
(DC 10-80%): Around 20-25 minutes |
8–10 hrs (AC), 25–30 min (DC Fast) |
| Charging Connector Type |
CCS1 (North America) |
CCS2 / GB-T (China) |
| Home Charging Options |
Level 1 (120V, 1.4 kW): Included (portable cable). Level 2 (240V, 11.5 kW): Requires separate hardwired or NEMA 14-50 wall charger (e.g., Kia’s recommended 48A charger). |
Wallbox, Portable Charger |
| Onboard Charger Power |
10.9 kW |
11–22 kW |
DIMENSION AND WEIGHT
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| Length |
197.2 in (5,010 mm) |
4,850 mm |
| Width |
77.9 in (1,980 mm) |
1,930 mm |
| Height |
68.9 in (1,750 mm) |
1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase |
122.0 in (3,100 mm) |
2,900 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
7.5 in (191 mm) |
200 mm |
| Cargo Space |
81.9 cu ft |
550 L (rear), expandable |
| Curb Weight |
5,500 lbs (2,495 kg) |
2,300 kg |
| No. of Doors |
5 Doors (including liftgate) |
5 |
| Seating Capacity |
6 or 7 Seater |
5 |
WHEEL AND TIRES
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| Wheel Type |
Alloy Wheel |
Alloy |
| Wheel Size |
19-inch |
20–22 inch (depending on trim) |
| Front Tire |
255/60 R19 |
255/45 R20 |
| Rear Tire |
255/60 R19 |
285/40 R20 |
STEERING AND SUSPENSION
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| Steering |
Rack-mounted motor-driven power steering |
Power Assisted, Electronic |
| Transmission |
Single-speed automatic |
Automatic (Single Speed EV Gearbox) |
| Turning Radius |
39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
5.8 m |
| Gear Box |
Direct-drive |
1-speed |
| Front Suspension |
MacPherson Strut |
Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Multi-link |
TECHNOLOGY AND FEATURES
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| Autopilot |
Yes |
Advanced Driver Assistance (Level 2+) |
| Navigation System |
Yes |
Yes (with AR HUD support) |
| Adaptive Cruise Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Climate Control |
Yes |
Dual-zone / Tri-zone |
| Auxiliary Auto Input |
4x USB-C, 12V |
Yes |
| Over The Air Updates |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Start |
Yes |
Yes |
| Keyless Entry |
Yes |
Yes |
| Heated Steering Wheel |
No |
Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof |
No |
Yes |
| Apple Car Play |
Yes |
Yes |
| Android Auto |
Yes |
Yes |
| Touchscreen |
12.3" touchscreen |
17-inch main display + digital cluster |
| WiFi & Hotspot |
Yes |
Yes |
| Bluetooth |
5.0, multi-device |
Yes |
| MP3 Player |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Speakers |
6-Speaker |
12–20 (with premium sound option) |
SAFETY FEATURES
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| Braking System |
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) |
Yes |
| Front Brakes |
Ventilated discs Brake |
Yes |
| Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc Brake |
YesYes |
| Anti Lock Braking System |
Yes |
Yes |
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Door Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
Yes |
| No. Of Airbags |
8 airbags (Front, side, curtain, front-center) |
8+ |
| Rear Seat Belt |
3-point belts for all seats |
Yes |
| Auto Parking sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Crash Sensor |
Yes |
Yes |
| Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multiple Cameras |
Yes |
360° View Camera |
| Blind Spot Monitoring |
Yes |
Yes |
| Multi-Terrain Monitor |
No |
Yes |
| Stability Control |
Yes |
Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm |
Yes |
Yes |
| Power Mirrors |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Yes |
| Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
Yes |
