At the Business Car 2024 Awards ceremony last night, hosted at the Hilton London Bankside Hotel, the Kia EV9 added to its ever-growing cabinet of prestigious awards, being named ‘Best Premium Large SUV’.
Fending off a number of large SUV models from a wide array of established ‘premium’ brands, the Kia EV9 impressed judges thoroughly, beating plenty of EV and ICE models alike.
The Business Car judges praised the EV9, saying: “The idea of a £65,000+ Kia SUV would not have been possible before the EV6 that was launched in 2021 – such is the acceleration of the Korean brand. The EV9 looks distinctive, but it’s a practical seven-seater, that’s good to drive, and the efficiency is ace.”
Since its launch in 2023, the Kia EV9 has proved a hit with retail and business customers alike, with fleet and business sales currently accounting for more than 60% of all UK EV9 sales thus far in 2024, with customers taking advantage of its 2% Benefit-in-Kind tax rate, range of up to 349 miles on a single charge and ultra-fast 800V charging capability1.
The Kia Niro family also maintained its positive reputation, being highly commended in the ‘Compact SUV’ category. This award represents yet another year of success for Kia at the Business Car Awards, with the brand last year collecting the prize of ‘Best Medium SUV’, going to the ever-popular Sportage.