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South Korea’s top automakers and battery companies are teaming up for the first time to take on China and advance new technology. Hyundai and Kia announced a new alliance with three EV battery giants to help Korea gain an edge. more…

Kia has officially begun production of the EV4, its first fully electric vehicle manufactured in Europe, marking a big leap in the brand’s electrification strategy for the region. The EV4 hatchback wi..

The EV4 is here. Kia’s first European-made EV rolled off the line in Slovakia on Tuesday, kicking off a bigger push that includes new electric SUVs, cars, vans, and more. more…

GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — Kia’s much-touted modular van, the PV5, stays true to the fundamental purpose of modern vehicles: carrying humans, goods and services. The multipurpose electric van made its global debut in February, about a year after the carmaker’s fresh concept of the platform beyond vehicle was unveiled at the 2024 CES in Las Vegas. The PV5 comes in two types — Passenger and Cargo — depending on the purpose of its delivery. For those who want to use it as a family vehicle, the PV5 Passenger offers comfortable and spacious indoor experiences. The five-seater electric van was smooth yet powerful on first acceleration during the ride from KINTEX in Goyang, a city just northwest of Seoul, to a cafe on Yeongjong Island in Incheon. It took 30 minutes for a one-way trip to the destination. Shattering widespread perception that vans are less comfortable than sedans or SUVs, the PV5 Passenger model was quiet enough for this reporter to feel as if the vehicle is similar to

Why is Europe getting all the fun new electric vehicles? After its electric SUV, the EV3, has already become a top seller in Europe, Kia is doubling down with new models, like the EV5 and EV4. Thanks to the new tariffs, Kia is pushing for EVs in Europe while the US gets left on the back burner. more…

The PV5, Kia’s first electric van, was “unboxed” after arriving in parts of Europe this week. After opening pre-orders in new markets, the PV5 is ready to take on the world. more…

South Korean auto giants Hyundai and Kia are finding success with new EV models arriving, including the IONIQ 9 and EV4. With several low-cost EVs on the way, this could be Hyundai’s golden ticket. Here’s what’s coming next. more…

Kia is clearing space in its lineup as it prepares for several new models. That means saying goodbye to a few popular gas models as Kia prepares for the EV4 and another new electric car that will arrive soon. more…

I tried a $250 Tesla NACS-to-CCS adapter on my Kia. It may be a game-changer for EV road trips—with an asterisk, maybe.

Kia’s new EV5 is about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and it will hit the market in the next few months. The real thrill will come with a GT version set to follow right behind it. more…

Hyundai Motor and Kia are zeroing in on the lucrative European electric vehicle (EV) market to offset a potential fall in eco-friendly vehicle sales in the United States ahead of the planned termination of EV subsidies. The Donald Trump administration plans to stop offering federal EV subsidies starting in October, clouding the outlook for Hyundai Motor Group’s EV sales growth as the carmaker also grapples with the aftermath of the blanket 15 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. The current situation highlights the need for the company to focus more on boosting EV sales in Europe, where demand for eco-friendly vehicles is rising rapidly. Hyundai Motor Group is one of the few global carmakers that sells a full lineup of price-competitive EVs, from compact SUVs to sedans. According to data from market tracker SNE Research, the number of newly registered EVs across the globe soared to some 9.47 million in the first half of this year, up by 31.8 percent from a year earlier. Europe is the

Hyundai Motor and Kia are zeroing in on the lucrative European electric vehicle (EV) market to offset a potential fall in eco-friendly vehicle sales in the United States ahead of the planned termination of EV subsidies. The Donald Trump administration plans to stop offering federal EV subsidies starting in October, clouding the outlook for Hyundai Motor Group’s EV sales growth as the carmaker also grapples with the aftermath of the blanket 15 percent tariff imposed by the U.S. The current situation highlights the need for the company to focus more on boosting EV sales in Europe, where demand for eco-friendly vehicles is rising rapidly. Hyundai Motor Group is one of the few global carmakers that sells a full lineup of price-competitive EVs, from compact SUVs to sedans. According to data from market tracker SNE Research, the number of newly registered EVs across the globe soared to some 9.47 million in the first half of this year, up by 31.8 percent from a year earlier. Europe is the

The PV5 is already available in several markets, but will Kia launch it in the US? After Kia’s electric van was spotted testing in the US again, a US debut could be in the works. more…

After launching a wave of new electric SUVs, sedans, crossovers, and vans, Kia is about to hit a big milestone. Kia’s EV series is expected to cross over 500,000 in cumulative global sales this month. more…

Kia plans to introduce a series of new models based on the PV5. During its PV5 Tech Day event on Tuesday, Kia revealed plans for seven new body types, including a camper (for the van lifers out there), a “Premium” luxury model, and a pickup truck. more…

The VP of Product & Marketing for Kia’s Regional HQ MEA explains how the brand is targeting younger, tech-savvy buyers, embracing off-road culture, and laying the foundation for growth in electric and modular mobility with its new EV3, EV4, and PV5 platforms The post Kia eyeing broader EV, PBV expansion, says Ahmed Soudodi appeared first on Gulf Business.

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The Kia EV6 GT is slightly heavier and less powerful than the Ferrari Purosangue. But it's the quicker-accelerating car of the two.

Korean auto giants Hyundai and Kia think lower-priced EVs will help minimize the blow from the new US auto tariffs. Hyundai is set to unveil a new entry-level electric car soon, which will be sold alongside the Kia EV2. Will it be the IONIQ 2? more…

Kia unveiled the new EV5, which will be sold in global markets like Europe and Korea. It’s slightly smaller than the Tesla Model Y, but Kia says the EV5 is “a cornerstone” to its growth strategy. more…

The exterior of Kia’s fifth electric vehicle (EV) – the EV5 – is shown in a promotional image. The carmaker unveiled the design of the mid-size SUV, which is set to go on sale in Korea in the second half of this year, on Tuesday. Kia highlighted the vehicle’s boxy and dynamic silhouette. Courtesy of Kia

Kia is already launching a wave of new entry-level electric vehicles, but it’s working on an even more affordable EV. It will sit below the EV2 with starting prices under $30,000 (€25,000). more…

Kia’s electric SUV is a hit in the UK. The EV3 was the most popular retail EV through the first half of 2025, pushing Kia to become the UK’s third top-selling car brand so far this year. more…

Kia is already launching a wave of new entry-level electric vehicles, but it’s working on an even more affordable EV. It will sit below the EV2 with starting prices under $30,000 (€25,000). more…

Who said hatchbacks are going out of style? Kia’s first electric hatchback, the EV4, went on sale in the UK on Monday, offering the longest driving range of any of its EVs to date. Here’s a full breakdown of prices and specs. more…

Is it an electric van or a truck? The Kia PV5 might be in a class of its own. Kia’s electric van was recently spotted charging in public with an open bed, and it looks like a real truck. more…

Kia is preparing to introduce a new three-row electric SUV in less than two weeks, and it’s not the EV9. The “Big, Bold Family Vehicle” marks a milestone for Kia, but it might be tough to get your hands on one. more…

Hyundai Motor and its smaller affiliate Kia saw their cumulative sales of electric vehicles (EVs) built on a dedicated EV platform exceed 1 million units in May, despite a slowdown in global EV demand, company data showed Sunday. The two carmakers' combined sales of EV passenger vehicles reached 1,024,948 units as of last month, according to their investor relations data. Hyundai Motor Group launched its first EV model based on the dedicated Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the Hyundai Ioniq 5, in February 2021. Other E-GMP-based models include Hyundai's Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 9, the GV60 from Hyundai's premium Genesis brand, and Kia's EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6 and EV9. Nearly 80 percent of E-GMP-based EVs were sold outside South Korea. The Ioniq 5 was the bestselling model, with cumulative sales reaching 417,000 units. When including EV sales not based on the E-GMP platform, the two companies' total cumulative EV sales came to 2,006,279 units as of last month.

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It kind of looks like the Genesis GV60. Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV is set to receive a sleek new coupe variant. The Kia EV2 Coupe was spotted for the first time, giving us a clear look at how it compares to the SUV version. more…

Hyundai’s electric fastback is due for some major upgrades that could finally make it the Tesla Model 3 challenger it was designed to be. The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 is better than ever, featuring a stylish new look both inside and out, an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers, and even more driving range than expected. more…

The 2026 Kia EV4 threatens to eat up a sizable chunk of the Model 3’s market share—if the price ends up being right.

The sedan goes on sale in the US toward the end of this year.

Just like it says on the tin – retailers are advertising killer deals on the fun-to-drive Kia Niro EV, with one midwest auto dealer reporting more than $10,000 off the sticker price of the Niro EV Wind. That’s nearly 25% off the top line price! more…

Kia is looking to shake things up with its new custom-tailored Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBVs). The PV5, Kia’s first electric van based on the platform, is already showing how versatile it is. After the PV5 was spotted for the first time with an open bed, Kia looks about ready to drop an electric truck variant. more…

Kia's latest "Platform Beyond Vehicle" brings range, next-generation software and a compelling price tag.

Kia’s first electric sedan is already being called “a box office hit.” In just its second month on the market, the Kia EV4 was the best-selling domestic electric sedan in Korea. more…

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It's official. The Kia EV4 GT will get a go-fast version, and it will come with all-wheel-drive as well.

The affordable crossover SUV is due for a facelift, and it already appears to be an improvement. The Niro will arrive with a fresh new look, featuring elements from new Kia EV models, such as the larger EV9. Meanwhile, rumors suggest that Kia may phase out the Niro EV, as the EV3 is now rolling out. more…

The PV5 is not just any van. For one, it’s built for more than just getting from Point A to Point B. With a fully electric, modular design, Kia will offer the PV5 van in Passenger, Cargo, Freezer Box, and even Light Camper variants. The upcoming “PV5 Conversion” was spotted for the first time, hinting it could be here soon. more…

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Hyundai Motor and Kia said Thursday they have partnered with Incheon International Airport Corp. for real-world testing of their artificial intelligence (AI)-powered automatic charging robot (ACR) for electric vehicles (EVs). Under a memorandum of understanding, the companies will conduct a pilot test program of the ACR system at the airport, laying the groundwork to expand the use of robotic EV charging to airport environments. Incheon International Airport, which already has the country's largest eco-friendly vehicle infrastructure, plans to install 1,110 EV chargers by 2026, making it an ideal test bed for the new technology. Hyundai Motor and Kia's Robotics Lab will provide both the hardware and software solutions for the pilot program, while working with airport officials to develop optimized service scenarios. The airport will deploy the charging robot on a fleet of eco-friendly airport vehicles and gather user feedback to evaluate the system's usability and effectiveness. "This

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Kia’s first electric van is proving to be even more functional. The new PV5 WAV is specifically designed to be affordable, accessible, and wheelchair-friendly. Meet the new Kia PV5 WAV. more…

Kia’s new EV3 and EV5 are already climbing the sales charts in several key markets. With more low-cost EVs arriving this year, including the EV4, its first electric sedan (and hatch), this could be just the start to Kia’s global sales run. more…

Kia’s new EV3 and EV5 are already climbing the sales charts in several key markets. With more low-cost EVs arriving this year, including the EV4, its first electric sedan (and hatch), this could be just the start to Kia’s global sales run. more…

Kia is opening up preorders in the UK for its PV5 Passenger electric van at a starting price of £32,995, or about $44,000 with a standard range battery. Kia says preorders will open up tomorrow, May 1st, with initial deliveries in the UK planned for “late 2025.” It will come in a five-seat configuration (seven seats will come later) and customers can choose between the base “Essential” package or the “Plus” version that comes standard with the long range battery. The standard range 51.5kWh battery can power the PV5 for 149 miles on a single charge based on the European WLTP spec, while the long range 71.5 kWh pack gets 249 miles of range. Kia says pricing for the larger battery will be revealed later. The Plus upgrades the Essential’s 16-inch steel wheels to alloy ones, and adds an optional heat pump.

Kia’s first electric van has officially arrived. With pre-orders opening this week, Kia revealed prices and key specs for the new PV5. The PV5 will start at £32,995 ($44,000) in the UK and can travel up to 249 miles on a single charge. Here’s everything you need to know. more…

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Kia gained Tesla Supercharger access and respect from Tesla fans in the same day. The post Kia gains Tesla Supercharger access and issues a big apology appeared first on TESLARATI.

Kia is the latest automaker to be granted Tesla Supercharger access, allowing owners of the company’s EVs to connect to over 21,500 stalls across North America. Kia EVs were originally supposed to get access to Superchargers in January, but it was delayed until March, and now it has finally gone through. The news comes as Kia announced a refreshed Kia EV6 model for 2025 this week, which will come standard with a Tesla-style NACS port. Kia will also include the port on the upcoming 2026 EV9 three-row SUV. Owners of current EV6, EV9, and Niro EV models can use a CCS1-to-NACS adapter, which can be purchased from Kia dealers. Meanwhile, Kia’s sister company Hyundai was granted Supercharger access in December, and owners of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 were offered free adapters, too. Kia owners can navigate to

It’s been a long time coming, but Kia EVs can now officially charge on the Tesla Supercharger network, as of today. more…

That's only $300 more than last year. But higher trim levels get way more expensive.

It's time to say goodbye to one of the more annoying features found on electric vehicles, and I hope the Kia EV4 can lead the way here.

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Kia just pulled the cover off its all-new 2026 EV4 today at the New York International Auto Show, marking the automaker’s first global all-electric sedan. more…

It will be built in South Korea, which is an interesting choice given all the recent tariff turmoil.

Kia debuted its 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, its first global electric sedan and one designed for customers looking for an affordable EV. Whether U.S. customers will gravitate towards a sedan is an open question — and one Kia isn’t necessarily betting on. The company launched sales of […]

With a long range, pretty quick charging, an NACS port and tons of standard features the EV4 seems like it'll be a great, if funky offering.

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Although the EV2 is Kia’s smallest EV, it won’t feel so small when sitting in it. Kia designed the open interior to give you an escape from the city. After sharing new details at Milan Design Week on Thursday, Kia gave us a closer look at the EV2 inside and out. The new interior design could see its way into future Kia EV models. more…

At Kia's CEO investor day in Seoul this week, the company officially announced that an electric pickup designed for North America is coming soon.

Kia got into the truck game with the Tasman, but now it wants some of America's pie with an upcoming electric mid-sizer.

That Kia EV sedan we’ve been waiting for is almost here. Kia also confirmed it will launch a midsize pickup in North America. Next week, three new Kia vehicles, including the EV4, its first electric sedan, will debut at the New York International Auto Show. Here’s what to expect. more…

The unnamed EV should hit the market by 2030.

The new and improved 2026 Kia EV9 and 2025 EV6 are eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but one trim is excluded. more…

Kia’s electric SUVs are taking over. The EV3 is the best-selling retail EV in the UK this year, giving Kia its strongest sales start since it arrived 34 years ago. And it’s not just in the UK. Kia just had its best first quarter globally since it started selling cars in 1962. more…

Kia’s new electric SUV is quickly climbing the sales charts overseas. The Kia EV5 is now a top-selling EV in Australia, slipping past all BYD models. more…

Your next camping trip is about to get an upgrade. Kia just dropped two new electric van concepts based on the PV5. With AI-powered home appliances like a refrigerator and microwave, and even a wine cellar, Kia’s new PV5 “Speilraum” is an electric van built for camping and more. more…

As Kia launches its new EV3, head of product Roland Rivero discussed the companies grand plan. Plus: The Driven team discuss the latest EV news. The post The Driven Podcast: Kia takes on the Chinese EV giants appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Kia just notched its best first-quarter sales performance since it began selling cars in 1962. With its first electric sedan, the EV4, launching this year, Kia says its sales run is just getting started. more…

Kia’s EV sales run is about to heat up. With the EV9 and EV6 now in full-scale production at its West Point, Georgia, plant, Kia plans to sell even more EVs in the US this year. more…

The KGM Musso EV is Korea’s first electric pickup. It’s not from Hyundai or Kia. Launched earlier this month, the electric truck is already racking up orders. The Special Edition version sold out in under two hours. Meet the KGM Mussu EV. more…

Kia is gearing up to launch its smallest, most affordable EV yet. Despite its small size, Kia promises the EV2 has “a big personality” with its latest tech, features, and sleek new design. Here’s our first look at the Kia EV2 after it was spotted in public testing for the first time. more…

Is the hatchback finally coming back? Kia’s first electric hatch, the EV4, looks like the one we’ve been waiting for. It almost looks more like a low-riding crossover on the road, but it could be a cheaper option. Check it out for yourself in the video below. more…

Hyundai Motor and Kia gained more ground in the nation’s electric vehicle (EV) market last month, driven by solid sales of their price-competitive models, outpacing overseas rivals, data and industry officials said Sunday.

Kia is launching its first electric van, the PV5, later this year. If you liked how it looked in pictures, wait until you see it in real life. A production PV5 was spotted in Korea for the first time, giving us a closer look at the futuristic van. See it for yourself in the video below. more…

Kia opened its new “Unplugged Ground” on Friday, a unique EV experience. The complex has Kia’s latest EVs, including the EV4, on display for visitors to meet and interact with. more…

As per Kia Norway, the post was simply the South Korean automaker’s attempt at humor, which unfortunately missed the mark. The post Kia Norway pulls “Crazy Elon” Instagram post after Tesla backlash appeared first on TESLARATI.

Kia's Nordic marketing department aimed directly at Elon Musk in a pair of ads that upset Tesla stans.

It arrives like a robotaxi, but then you get to drive it.

Less than a week after Kia unveiled the EV4, we are already getting our first look at the sporty GT model. When it arrives, the GT variant is expected to be one of the most affordable electric sports cars and what could be Kia’s most powerful vehicle yet. But can it keep up with the Tesla Model 3 Performance? more…

Hyundai and Kia are on a hot streak. The Korean auto giants just notched another month of strong sales growth in February, thanks to new low-cost EVs like Kia’s EV3 and the Hyundai Casper (Inster EV). With more models on the way this year, Hyundai and Kia setting the stage for an even bigger 2025. more…

An even smaller, lower-priced Kia EV is on the way. With the growing demand for more affordable EVs, Kia wants to be the one to offer them. Kia said we may even see it at its next EV Day. Here’s what we know about what will likely be called the Kia EV1 when it arrives. more…

The Ioniq 5, EV9 and even the Ioniq 6 help the Korean powerhouses continue their record sales run in the U.S.

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss announcements made at Kia’s EV Day 2025, TSLA stock crashing, VW ID.4 surging, and more. more…

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, doesn’t expect to launch solid-state EV batteries until 2030, at the earliest. The company said there’s “a lot of uncertainty” around the promising new battery tech. With others, including Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Stellantis, Honda, and Chinese battery giants CATL and BYD, who will be the first to get the “holy grail” of battery tech on the market? more…

The Kia EV4 sedan has a funky rear end. Kia is launching a new EV4 sedan and hatchback with promising range figures for an affordable electric car. The vehicle was announced at Kia’s 2025 EV day event in Spain today, where the company also revealed an urban-focused EV2 small electric SUV concept and the PV5 electric passenger and cargo van. The EV4 sedan was first announced as a concept in 2023, but it’s now a real car. It comes in two versions. One has a funky rear that stretches out to look like a traditional 4-door car. The other, a “five-door” hot-hatch-looking version will primarily be for the European market, according to Kia. These aren’t going to be Kia’s most-performant EVs though, as they will be single-motor front-wheel drive vehicles with just 150kW of power and a 0-62 mph acceleration time as quick as 7.4 seconds. The EV4

Kia's CEO is hopeful it can get around the 25-percent chicken tax to sell the PV5 in the U.S.

Kia on Thursday unveiled the Concept EV2, which previews an electric subcompact crossover expected to enter production in 2026. Shown at the automaker's EV Day presentation in Tarragona, Spain, alongside a handful of other electric vehicles, the boxy EV2 almost looks like an heir to the Kia Soul EV, which was sold in the U.S. in limited numbers...

Kia is testing a theory with the new EV4: Do electric car buyers really care about 0-60 times, or are range and price more important?

The 'Chicken Tax' may kill Kia's EV van for the United States, while President Trump's tariffs put other plans into "wait and see" mode.

Kia has revealed the Concept EV2 The new concept previews a production model due in 2026 Prototypes for the production model have already been spotted Kia used its EV Day presentation on Thursday in Tarragona, Spain, to unveil the Concept EV2, an electric subcompact crossover set to spawn a production model in 2026. The concept debuted alongside...