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Kia EV9 to Get Meridian Audio Optimized for EVs

Kia’s upcoming luxury SUV, the EV9, slated for a 2024 release in Europe, Asia, and the US, is set to be one of the first vehicles equipped with a sound system specifically designed for electric vehicles. British audio experts Meridian Audio have developed this 14-speaker system, tailored to meet the unique acoustic challenges of electric […]

Kia Unveils EV3 and EV4 Concepts, Showcases Interior Design

Kia has revealed advanced details about the eco-friendly interiors of its EV3 and EV4 concept models, emphasizing the brand’s strategic shift towards sustainable mobility. The initiative is part of Kia’s broader commitment to achieve carbon neutrality across its operations by 2045. The interiors of the Concept EV3 and EV4 are designed by Kia’s CMF (Color, […]

Kia Unveils EV5 Compact Electric SUV

In a bid to redefine sustainable mobility within the compact SUV sector, Kia introduced its all-electric compact SUV, the Kia EV5, at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. Targeted predominantly at millennial families, this vehicle combines the best of Kia’s design, technology, and sustainability. The EV5 is a testament to Kia’s unwavering commitment to spearheading […]

2024 Kia EV9 Electric SUV Unveiled at New York Auto Show

Kia unveiled its all-electric 2024 EV9 SUV at the 2023 New York International Auto Show yesterday. The EV9 is the first three-row EV SUV from Kia and is the flagship of the global Plan S strategy. This is the first time the EV9 has been unveiled in North America. “With the launch of the EV9, […]

Kia Unveils EV9 3-Row Electric SUV

Kia has unveiled the EV9 on Tuesday, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, with new design, technology, and sustainability features, offering options of six or seven seat configurations. Based on the Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9 offers an all-electric WLTP target range of over 541 km and ultra-fast 800-volt charging, adding 239 […]

2024 Kia EV9 Revealed: Three-Row Electric SUV [VIDEOS]

Kia announced on Tuesday the company’s first three-row flagship electric SUV, the EV9, which looks like the shape of its gasoline-based Telluride. This is a large three-row electric SUV that aims to be a large mainstream vehicle with the most usable space. “The Kia EV9 breaks new ground, aiming to redefine standards for design, connectivity, […]

Kia Launches First City Store in China, Showing Off EV6

As Kia shifts its business strategy to focus on electric vehicles (EVs), the Korean automaker is increasing its presence in China as it launches new ways to reach consumers interested in clean energy vehicles. Kia launched its first “City Store” in China as part of its shifting EV strategy, located in Xi’an, Shaanxi in the […]

2023 Kia EV6 Pricing Increases Over $7,000 as Base Model Dropped

Kia has announced starting pricing for the 2023 EV6, set to debut in the U.S. market at $48,500 along with a $1,295 destination fee, according to a press release shared by the automaker on Thursday. The price is up from Kia’s 2022 EV6 model, with the 2023 model coming with three trim configurations including the […]

Kia to Begin EV Production in the U.S. in 2024: Report

Kia is set to produce electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. starting in 2024, as reported by two South Korean news sources on Tuesday (via Reuters). The news was reported by South Korean publication Maeil Business Newspaper and the TV channel SBS, citing an industry source who remained unnamed. Kia didn’t respond to public comment […]

Kia ‘AutoMode’ Coming Soon; 14 Battery Electric Vehicles by 2027

Kia shared its sustainability roadmap on Wednesday at the 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event, including plans to release several new battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and a new autonomous driving mode in the years to come. Kia plans to unveil 14 BEV models by 2027, and it will deploy its autonomous driving mode “AutoMode” in 2023 […]

2022 Kia EV6 Pricing Starts at $40,900 in the U.S.

Kia America has announced the U.S. pricing for the 2022 EV6, the Hyundai subsidiary’s very first all-electric model, starting at $40,900 USD ($33,400 after the $7,500 federal vehicle tax credit). Originally teased by Kia in March 2021, the 2022 EV6 is an electric crossover powered by state-of-the-art, high-density lithium-ion batteries that allow for an EPA-rated […]

Kia Unveils Second-Gen Niro with All-Electric, Hybrid Options

At the Seoul auto show on Thursday, Kia unveiled the second-generation Niro compact CUV with options for an all-electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid powertrain — reports Automotive News. Kia shows off second-generation Niro compact crossover at Seoul auto show https://t.co/4MvVRmBnfu pic.twitter.com/X9t3IzRFEt — Automotive News (@Automotive_News) November 25, 2021 Kia, a subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor […]

Kia Teases EV6 Electric Crossover, First in Upcoming EV Lineup

In a press release Monday, Kia unveiled the first official images of the EV6, the company’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV). Built on the company’s new electric vehicle (EV) platform, the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the company also announced that it would use the simple naming convention of starting all of its BEV vehicles […]