Teslarati

MARCH 12, 2025

Kia Norway has removed an Instagram post that mocked Tesla CEO Elon Musk after it sparked backlash from electric vehicle supporters on social media. In a comment to Norwegian media, a representative from Kia Norway explained that the South Korean automaker did not intend to offend with its post. They really did that?

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

After recently debuting the all-new fifth generation Sportage, Kia has unveiled an electrified version of the brand’s longest running nameplate at the Los Angeles Auto Show (LAAS). The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid (HEV) is the third model in an ongoing cadence of eco-minded offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, ‘Plan S.’.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 6, 2021

Kia has presented the fifth-generation Kia Sportage SUV. The new Sportage debuts numerous technologies, including Kia’s E-Handling system that enhances the dynamic performance of the vehicle and improves agility and stability. Terrain Mode, E-Handling tech and a new ECS.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. In addition to Sport and Eco drive modes, the all-new Kia Niro introduces Green Zone Drive Mode, which automatically transfers Niro HEV and Niro PHEV into EV drive mode in residential areas, and nearby schools and hospitals.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

At its recent “Kia Sustainability Movement” virtual presentation, Kia Corporation announced a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality throughout its value chain by 2045. By 2045, Kia plans to reduce 97% of the company’s 2019 level of carbon emissions. Kia aims to electrify its full vehicle line-up in Europe by 2035.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2023

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation are reorganizing their joint research and development (R&D) organization to be able to respond flexibly to the rapidly changing global automotive industry, advance the transition to electrification and accelerate the development of Software Defined Vehicles (SDVs).

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2023

Kia released more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV, which is comparable in external dimensions to the Telluride. The EV9 is the second Kia model based on the E-GMP platform, and the first to feature fourth-generation battery technology designed for improved energy density. earlier post ).

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Kia recently held its annual EV Day event overseas, and we were one of the select outlets invited to attend in person.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2023

Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2 ( earlier post ), to Kia EV9 ( earlier post )customers starting in the first half of 2024. Quasar 2 is a next-generation 11.5

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2021

Kia Corporation revealed the first images of the exterior and interior design of EV6, its first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV), ahead of the car’s world premiere later this month. The Opposites United design philosophy makes its debut on EV6, and will inform the design of all future Kia models.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 3, 2022

Kia Corporation described its roadmap to 2030 at the company’s 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event. The roadmap builds on Kia’s successful Plan S strategy first announced in 2020. Kia also announced its four key business targets for 2030. The aim is to achieve 4 million units in 2030, a 27% increase from Kia’s target for 2022.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2022

Kia has revealed the all-new next-generation Niro. Sales of the all-new Kia Niro HEV will commence in Korea this month, with sales in selected global markets due to follow later this year. Based on the third generation platform, the new Niro benefits from a larger body that realizes class-leading interior space and storage capacity.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation provided new details on their enhanced heat pump system, deployed in Hyundai and Kia’s global electric vehicle (EV) line-up to maximize their all-electric driving range in low temperatures. The technology was first introduced in 2014 on the first-generation Kia Soul EV.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Kia has announced that it’s going to launch 5 new models at the LA Auto Show. continued] The post Kia to Unveil New EV(s) at LA Auto Show — Which One(s)?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2021

The all-new 2022 Kia EV6 crossover arrives as the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV). The introduction of EV6 signals the US launch of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy that will deliver 11 all-new electrified models across the world by 2026. Starting with the EV6, Kia’s EV lineup will carry a unique naming convention.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Kias flagship electric SUV just got a high-performance upgrade. On Tuesday, Kia launched the EV9 GT in South Korea with over 500 horsepower, a sporty new design, and a price tag just north of $60,000. Thats not too bad for a fully loaded three-row electric SUV.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2023

Kia Corporation unveiled the Concept EV5 at Kia Chinese EV Day. The Concept EV5 also heralds a new design era for Kia and gives an intriguing glimpse into the aesthetic direction of the brand’s future fully electric models.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2022

Kia Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). The intelligent new production hub for PBVs will be located within Kia’s existing Hwaseong manufacturing site in Korea. —Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Hyundai Motor Group and NVIDIA announced the roll-out of the NVIDIA DRIVE connected car platform across all new models from Hyundai, Kia and Genesis from 2022 onwards. Hyundai, Kia and Genesis customers will therefore benefit from a feature-rich, software-defined AI user experience that is perpetually updateable.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2022

Hyundai and Kia signed joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes and formed a consultative body to develop mobility solutions to explore the surface of the moon. —Yong Wha Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Planning & Coordination Center of Hyundai Motor and Kia. Image Credit: NASA/JSC.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2023

Kia revealed more details of the Kia EV9, its first three-row seat electric flagship SUV ( earlier post ). Numerous technological breakthroughs include the Highway Driving Pilot (HDP) system, available in the Kia EV9 GT-line in the future, enabling conditional Level 3 autonomous driving in selected markets.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

Kia unveiled the all-electric 2024 EV9 SUV for the first time in North America at the 2023 New York International Auto Show. As the first three-row EV SUV from Kia, the EV9 ( earlier post ) is the flagship of the global Plan S strategy. From launch, the EV9 will be available with a choice of two powertrain options. cubic feet.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2022

Hyundai Motor America (HMA) and Kia Motor America (KMA) are recalling certain 2022 Ioniq 5 and 2022 EV6 vehicles , respectively, because a software error in the Shifter Control Unit (SCU) may disengage the parking mechanism, which can allow the vehicle to roll away. Dealers will update the Shifter Control Unit software, free of charge.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While Kia and Hyundai have acknowledged challenges in the EV market, both have continued pushing forward with new models and tech. Kia used its recent EV Day event to show a handful of new electric models, including the EV2, a small electric crossover. Kia also showed off the new EV4, which will arrive as a sedan and hatchback.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Kia America announced pricing for the 2023 Kia EV6. Entering its second model year, the EV6 CUV starts at an MSRP $48,500 (excludes $1,295 destination fee). With strong sales and continued customer demand, the Wind RWD becomes the base EV6 for the 2023 model year, replacing the Light RWD (2022 MSRP $41,400).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Kia unveiled the 2023 Sportage PHEV, the latest electrified model to join its lineup. As the longest running nameplate from the Kia brand, the Sportage underwent its most significant change to date as the fifth generation was unveiled in November 2021. kWh battery and targeted all-electric range (AER) of 32 miles.

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Kia’s smallest, cheapest EV has been previewed by the Kia Concept EV2 at the 2025 Kia EV Day ahead of the production small SUV’s global debut next year. Futuristic new electric Kia PV5 van and people-mover shapes up and gets radical to tackle Volkswagen ID. ” 2025 Kia EV2 Concept interior.

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It certainly looks like the Kia Tasman isn't coming to the North American market. Looking at the fully unveiled Kia Tasman, I find its styling a little rough around the edges for my taste, though the cabin looks clean. Do you love it or is it just fine that Kia seems to be leaving it out of our market? Does this bum you out?

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Green Car Reports

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Kia is celebrating its 80th anniversary The automaker commissioned an electric conversion of its Pride hatchback A pair of 10-kwh batteries provide up to 120 miles of range in the restomod Kia turns 80 this year, and to celebrate the automaker's U.K. division commissioned an electric restomod of a humble Pride hatchback.

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 15, 2025

Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept.

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn't said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan.

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Green Car Reports

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Kia will unveil its EV for mobility services at CES 2024 in January. The vehicle is known as the PBV, but the meaning of that acronym has changed since Kia first announced it. Kia announced the PBV.

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Green Car Reports

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

production of the Kia EV9 is being cut back 2025 EV9s assembled in the U.S. qualify for $3,750 of the federal EV tax credit The 2025 Kia EV9 costs $56,225 Kia is cutting back U.S. production of the EV9 electric SUV, but 2025 models that are assembled here will qualify for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, reports The Korea Herald.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 6, 2025

How Kia Was Part of the Game Without Being in the Game Kia had an epiphany. The 2025 Kia Squares sweepstakes, developed for Kia by their creative agency David & Goliath , was a free-to-play contest timed for the five days before Super Bowl LIX (played on February 9, 2025).

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Kia confirmed on Wednesday that the starting price of the 2024 EV9 will be just over $56,000. The Light starts at $54,900, Kia says, but it hasn’t yet confirmed an exact destination fee. Assuming $1,365 (what Kia charges for its other.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

At Kia EV Day 2025 today, the South Korean giant unveiled the new EV4. continued] The post The New Kia EV4 Hot New Mass-Market Kia! If I’m being honest, I get excited about new EV models quite easily. I think it hits. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

While the never minivan people have a point about the vehicles being boring to drive and bulky, the new Kia PV5 might be cool enough to change some minds. Kia will offer the PV5 in Cargo and passenger variants to start, with a chassis cab configuration coming in a later release. The van rides on Kia and Hyundais dedicated E-GMP.S

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