# Kia Put A Target On The EV9's Back, And Now That's Catching Up With It

> If the Tesla Model S gave EVs a beachhead of credibility, the Kia EV9 led the push inland. Its arrival for the 2024 model year was a big moment for EV adoption, as it combined the well-designed Hyundai Motor Group E-GMP…

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2040439/2026-kia-ev9-review/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6931d5ebf400da4eaf46749d)
- **Published:** 2025-12-04
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #hyundai #tesla #kia #catching #model #target #adoption #architecture
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