Kia EV9 wins Red Dot: ‘Best of the Best’ Award

The Kia EV9 has been named ‘Best of the Best’ in the “Cars and Motorcycles” category at Red Dot Award: Product Design 2024 global competition.

It adds to a string of award wins and acclaim for the electric SUV.

“With the EV9, we created an EV with a bold and authentic SUV character that pushes the boundaries, not only of design but also of usability, connectivity and environmental responsibility,” says Kia Global Design head and executive vice president Karim Habib.

“Receiving the Red Dot: ‘Best of the Best’ design award is immensely gratifying, not just for the Kia design team but also for all our global colleagues and represents our continuous push to bring innovative and inspiring solutions.

“The accolade is recognition of the inspiring power of Kia’s design philosophy, ‘Opposites United’, that has guided us at every stage of the EV9’s development.”

Kia says the EV9 represents the essence of Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, presenting a harmonious combination of futuristic design, highly advanced technology, and sustainable values.

The EV9 also represents Kia’s strategic commitment to becoming a leader in sustainable mobility, launching in 2023 as the first Kia model to embrace the brand’s three-step Design Sustainability Strategy, initiated to gradually phase out the use of animal-sourced leather, apply10  ‘must-have’ sustainable items to all new Kia models, and commit to ongoing research into the development of natural and bio-based materials.

Earlier this year, the Kia EV9 achieved double success at the World Car Awards 2024 as the overall winner (‘World Car of the Year’) and the best electric vehicle (‘World Electric Vehicle’).

Other awards include: ‘Women’s World Car of the Year 2024,’ ‘German Luxury Car of the Year 2024,’ ‘Golden Steering Wheel 2023’ (Family Cars category), TopGear.com Awards ‘Family Car of the Year 2023’ as well as the titles ‘UK Car of the Year 2024’ and ‘North American Utility Vehicle of the Year 2024’.

The Red Dot Award ceremony is on June 24, 2024, in the Aalto Theatre in Essen, Germany.

EVs and Beyond has featured the Kia EV9 many times.