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2025 Kia EV9 Light SR RWD Achieves Vincentric Best Fleet Value In Luxury Midsize SUV Segment
The 2025 Kia EV9 Light SR RWD has achieved a significant milestone by winning the Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America award for the luxury midsize SUV category. This accolade highlights the vehicle's exceptional attributes and value within its segment. "We are honored to have received this Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America award," stated Steven Center, COO & EVP of Kia America.
Vincentric conducted an extensive cost of ownership analysis to determine the winners of the 2025 Best Fleet Value in America awards. They assessed over 2,000 vehicle configurations based on typical fleet usage. The evaluation considered eight cost factors: depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, fuel/charging, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost, and repairs.
"The Kia EV9 had a best-in-class performance for 2025 that allowed it to outperform 125 competitor trims," said David Wurster, Vincentric President. The Light SR RWD trim excelled with the lowest ownership costs in eleven out of twenty-eight scenarios measured and had the lowest repair costs among luxury midsize SUVs.
The 2025 Kia EV9 Light SR RWD is a cornerstone of the EV9 lineup. It offers a long wheelbase and seating for up to seven passengers, making it versatile for various tasks. Its standard 800V architecture allows DC fast charging from 10% to 80% in under 25 minutes. Owners can access over 21,500 DC fast chargers due to North American Charging System compatibility.
The EV9 is equipped with advanced driver assistance systems as standard features. It combines technology, utility, and electric versatility in an elegantly designed package ready for future roads.
Kia America's Achievements
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America consistently ranks high in automotive quality surveys. Recognised as one of TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024, Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA. The company offers gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles through over 800 U.S. dealers.
Kia Charge Pass provides access to more than 120,000 chargers via the Kia Access app or Owner’s Portal. This includes over 32,500 DC fast chargers across networks like ChargePoint and Tesla Superchargers. Enrollment is required through the app or portal for models like EV6, EV9, and Niro.
The recognition of the Kia EV9 Light SR RWD underscores its competitive edge in cost efficiency within its class. This achievement reflects Kia's commitment to delivering value across its product range while maintaining high standards in sustainability and innovation.
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