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Kia also debuted their larger E-SUV, the EV-9 (seen next to the truck circled above) and stated it would go on sale in 2023. The prototype is roughly the size of the Telluride, and Kia stated the range will be about 360 miles, with very rapid charging. It's not clear if the EV-9 is positioned as a direct competitor to the R1S but the signs certainly point in that direction.

 

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Kia also debuted their larger E-SUV, the EV-9 (seen next to the truck circled above) and stated it would go on sale in 2023. The prototype is roughly the size of the Telluride, and Kia stated the range will be about 360 miles, with very rapid charging. It's not clear if the EV-9 is positioned as a direct competitor to the R1S but the signs certainly point in that direction.

It will be a direct competitor in the sense that they’re both large 3rd row SUVs. Rivian is targeting more of the adventure crowd and thus higher performance and more off-road capabilities. The EV9 will sell exceptionally well.