Hyundai and Kia EV exports increase by more than 100% YoY in 2019

Kia Corporation today unveiled the Concept EV5 at Kia Chinese EV Day. The all-electric SUV concept took center stage at the event to present the brand’s strategy to establish global leadership in electrification. Inspired by Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy, the Concept EV5 provides a preview of a production all-electric SUV model that will be launched first in China later this year. The Concept EV5 also...

20 March 2023

Kia Corporation has today revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV, which encapsulates bold styling and sophisticated elegance inside and out. The Kia EV9 represents a pivotal step forward in the company's journey towards becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider. The bold and confident visual presence of the EV9 is inspired by Kia's...

15 March 2023

Hyundai has unveiled the second generation of the Kona available in a multitude of powertrains. Of course, here we're interested in the all-new Kone Electric. The 2024 Kona Electric delivers a class-leading all-electric range in the B-SUV segment of WLTP-estimated 490 km. It also comes with EV-specific design elements, including frunk storage, active air flaps, interior and exterior Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) outlets...

8 March 2023

Kia unveiled a set of video clips to tease its highly anticipated Kia EV9, the brand's dedicated battery electric SUV. The Kia EV9 flagship SUV is set to accelerate the company's transformation into a sustainable mobility solutions provider in the era of electrification. One of the teaser videos showcases a silhouette of the flagship SUV model, featuring its prominent front and sleek body surfaces. The striking...

3 March 2023

Hyundai Motor America today revealed pricing, packaging and a 53-kWh battery pack option for its highly anticipated IONIQ 6 electric vehicle. Customers can select from two battery pack options, either 53 kWh or 77.4 kWh, and two motor layouts, either a rear motor only or both front and rear motors for all-wheel drive. Delivery charges for the 2023 model year IONIQ 6 are $1,115. 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 prices Hyundai...

22 February 2023

The new, all-electric 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 has completed final EPA testing with the IONIQ 6 SE Long Range RWD trim receiving an EPA-estimated range of 361 miles. The IONIQ 6 SE AWD achieved an EPA-estimated range of 316 miles. EPA testing also confirmed a 140 combined MPGe rating for the IONIQ 6 SE RWD Long Range. IONIQ 6’s ultra-low drag coefficient of 0.22 is assisted by a low nose, active air flaps, wheel gap...

31 January 2023

Hyundai today revealed details about its new generation KONA subcompact SUV for Korea, with information about the global model coming in March. The upscaled model is available in multiple powertrain variants, including all-electric (EV), hybrid electric (HEV), and internal combustion engine (ICE) with sporty N Line versions of each. The development of the upscaled, futuristic all-new KONA started with the EV model —...

18 January 2023

Unveiled at AutoMobility LA in November 2022, the Hyundai SEVEN Concept has won a 2022 GOOD DESIGN Award in the transportation category. Following the 45 concept in 2019 and the Prophecy concept in 2020, the SEVEN concept opened a new chapter for the IONIQ full-electric lineup brand when it was unveiled in 2021. It is also the perfect example of IONIQ as its space innovations and hygienic features transform the SUV...

12 January 2023

Kia has received four prestigious accolades in the 2022 GOOD DESIGN Awards transportation category for its 2023 Kia Niro, Concept EV9, EV Infotainment System, and Magenta Design Infotainment System. The 2023 Kia Niro EV features a bold and dynamic design inspired by the brand’s acclaimed ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy – specifically its design pillar ‘Joy for Reason’. The perspective takes inspiration from...

12 January 2023

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled an EV-derived, futuristic design for its new generation KONA subcompact SUV. The upscaled model will be available in four variants, including all-electric, hybrid electric, ICE, and sporty N Line, with a universal architecture for all and unique styling for each. There are several styling variations between the powertrain variants. The all-new KONA has evolved into a larger yet still...

20 December 2022

More than a year after the Kia EV6 GT was teased to the world, top media from around the country today got behind the wheel of the U.S. market variant in the Nevada desert. The EV6 GT raises the threshold of performance for the already potent EV6 lineup, with a dual-motor e-AWD powertrain that can send power to all four wheels. An energy-dense 77.4-kWh Nickel-Cobalt-Manganese (80/10/10) battery pack serves a...

14 December 2022

Kia America announced best-ever November sales of 56,703 units, an 8-percent increase over the previous November sales record set in 2016, and a 25.1-percent improvement year-over-year. Sales of Kia’s electrified models – which have posted double or triple-digit gains in the past five months – contributed to the record-breaking performance with a 133% year-over-year increase.

1 December 2022

Hyundai signed a memorandum of understanding with SK On to secure a supply of EV batteries in North America. Under the MOU, both parties will cooperate to provide SK On batteries to the Group’s plants in the U.S. after 2025 for EV production. Further details on the cooperation will be revealed at a later stage. Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating electrification efforts with the global target to sell 3.23 million...

29 November 2022

The 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 made its North American debut at the 2022 LA Auto Show. Inspired by Hyundai's Prophecy EV concept, the four-door electrified streamliner with a targeted estimated driving range of 340 miles is equipped with relevant technology and best-in-class ultra-fast charging that can charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in just 18 minutes. IONIQ 6 is the second Hyundai model to ride on Hyundai's...

18 November 2022