Kia EV5 GT leak reveals sporty electric SUV design
A new Kia electric SUV is getting the GT treatment. Images leaking out of China are giving us our first look at the Kia EV5 GT trim.
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Kia’s $15,000 EV2 caught in the wild as affordable EV offensive kicks off [Video]
As the brand prepares to kick off its low-cost EV offensive, Kia’s cheapest EV2, starting around $14,500 (20 million Won), was spotted testing in a new video. Check out the first glimpse of the Kia EV2 below.
Expand Expanding ClosePolestar to launch its new electric SUV on Hyundai and Kia’s home turf this summer
Polestar’s new electric SUV, the Polestar 4, is set to hit the Korean market in June, Hyundai and Kia’s home turf.
Expand Expanding CloseKia EV9 owners can now get in the game with custom interiors for their favorite NBA team
Just ahead of playoffs, Kia is rolling out a new feature for EV9 owners, enabling them to represent their favorite NBA teams with custom interior display themes.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s new EV6 to debut this summer with sporty GT trim following: Here’s what to expect
After kicking off Kia’s transformation, the EV6 is due for an upgrade. Kia’s new EV6 is expected to officially debut in June, with the sporty GT version launching this fall. Here’s what we know so far.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai Motor has six of the top ten most fuel-efficient EVs in the US
If you’re looking to get the most out of your vehicle, Hyundai may be your best choice. In 2024, Hyundai has six of the top ten most fuel-efficient EVs in the US, including the IONIQ 6, IONIQ 5, and Kona Electric.
Expand Expanding CloseKia has the ‘secret sauce’ for affordable EVs in the US
Cheaper electric vehicles are on the way, and Kia believes it has an advantage. With its own “secret sauce,” Kia is moving to launch a series of affordable EVs in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseKia is paying dealers to sell EVs – that could mean deals for buyers
Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had.
Expand Expanding CloseKia to launch new Carens EV, two other mass-market EVs in India
With EV electric vehicle sales surging in India, several automakers are looking to grab their share. Kia recently revealed plans to launch three new EVs in the region, including a new Carens EV.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s affordable EV3 is coming soon… and it’s getting a sporty GT Line model
A new low-cost Kia electric car is expected to debut this summer. Kia is set to reveal the affordable EV3 later this year, complete with a sporty GT Line trim.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor, along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024.
Expand Expanding CloseKia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’
Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.
Expand Expanding CloseKia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla
South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y, which is the best-selling SUV in the country. A global launch is set for next year, but will that include the US?
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s 2024 EV9 rebate just jumped to $7,500
Kia’s rebate on the 2024 EV9 increased from $5,000 to $7,500 today, the largest discount on the EV model to date, reports CarsDirect.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s new three-row EV9 electric SUV drives US EV sales up 151% in March
The first fully electric three-row SUV from Kia, the EV9, sparked a 151% surge in EV sales in March. Kia’s EV9 helped the brand achieve its second-best Q1 sales results.
Expand Expanding CloseKia to begin EV9 production in the US by May, expects $7,500 EV tax credit eligibility by 2025
Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is off to a good start. However, Kia will accelerate EV9 momentum with plans to begin US production by May. Kia expects the EV9 will qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit by early next year.
Expand Expanding CloseKia taps former Mercedes, BMW designers to lead the brand’s EV transition in key regions
Kia aims to boost sales with improved tech and designs. To help its transition, Kia is bringing on former longtime Mercedes-Benz and BMW designers.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai and Kia to recall 147,000 EVs in the US including the IONIQ 5, EV6
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, is set to recall over 147,000 EVs in the US due to potentially damaged charging units.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai and Kia recall 170,000 EVs in Korea over software glitch, is the US next? [Update]
Hyundai and Kia will recall around 170,000 EVs in Korea, the largest since they launched. The recall is over a software issue impacting Hyundai’s IONIQ, Genesis, and Kia EVs. Meanwhile, there’s an open NHTSA investigation in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseKia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs
Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.
Expand Expanding CloseKia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars
Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader.
Expand Expanding CloseKia bumps up 2024 EV9 discount with massive $5,000 customer cash offer
If you’ve been waiting to buy Kia’s first three-row electric SUV, the perfect opportunity may have just landed. Kia is now offering a $5,000 customer cash discount on all 2024 EV9 models.
Expand Expanding CloseKia slashes EV6, EV9 prices by up to $10K in Korea to boost demand
In what Kia is calling “EV Festa,” the automaker is slashing prices on its all-electric models, including the EV6, EV9, and Niro EV in Korea, by up to $10,000 (KRW 13.56 million).
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s US-made EV9 may not qualify for the full $7,500 EV tax credit at first
Kia is plowing ahead with plans to produce its first three-row electric SUV in the US, which is slated to begin this spring. However, it’s unclear whether Kia’s new US-made EV9 will fully qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit at first.
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