The Kia EV9 - Sustainability - Setting New Standards for Responsible Mobility

Kia's strategic commitment to becoming a leader in sustainable mobility and its plan to achieve CO2 neutrality by 2045 is not limited to the use of zero-emission electric powertrains. The brand's sustainability focus also extends to the materials used in its vehicles. Here, the EV9 sets new standards with its high proportion of environmentally friendly materials. The electric SUV is the first model to which the brand has applied its three-stage sustainable design strategy. It involves phasing out the use of leather, equipping every new Kia model with ten must-have sustainable elements and steadily increasing the use of bio-based materials such as corn, sugar cane and natural oils. In addition, Kia has set a goal to increase the proportion of recycled plastic to 20 percent by 2030. The EV9's color palette is inspired by the four core natural elements of light, air, earth and water to connect with the beauty of nature and incorporate it into the EV9's design philosophy. For the interior, there are six variants to choose from (depending on the market): from a light, modern gray to elegant natural tones and the emphatically sporty interior of the EV9 GT-line.