Kia announces a 310-mile EPA-certified range for all-new EV6

Factorial Energy has entered into Joint Collaboration Agreements with both Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, each of whom is also making a strategic investment in the company. Factorial’s technology offers a high level of operational safety and extends driving range by 20 to 50 percent, addressing two key factors to broad consumer adoption. Its drop-in compatibility with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing...

1 December 2021

Kia Corporation has revealed the all-new Niro today for the first time at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show. Completely redesigned from the ground up, the all-new Niro has been developed under the company's Opposites United design philosophy, fulfilling 'Joy for Reason' ethos. It takes inspiration from nature in design and the choice of color, material, and finish to strike a perfect balance between an environmentally...

26 November 2021

Having just launched the EV6 to great international acclaim, Kia Corporation has stunned onlookers at the AutoMobility LA with the reveal of its all-electric SUV concept, the Kia Concept EV9. Seen as the clearest signal yet from Kia as to what might be the next addition to its new-generation EV lineup, the Concept EV9 epitomizes the brand's recent leadership in designing and developing desirable, high-tech...

17 November 2021

Kia today revealed the first official images of the Kia Concept EV9, an all-electric SUV concept that embodies the company's commitment to become a sustainable mobility solutions provider. Following the launch of EV6, the Kia Concept EV9 is an intriguing glimpse into the future direction of the all-electric SUV, combining progressive design, state-of-the-art tech, and an advanced all-electric powertrain in one...

11 November 2021

Kia Corporation has set out its vision to become a truly sustainable, responsible, and innovative mobility solutions leader, announcing a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045. Kia announced its corporate vision at its 'Kia Sustainability Movement' virtual presentation on November 11. Kia's vision to become a 'Sustainable Mobility Solutions Provider' reflects the company's approach to sustainability, which...

11 November 2021

The 2022 Niro EV arrives wearing new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps. Niro EV continues to deliver an EPA-estimated 239 miles of range on a single charge of its 64 kWh battery and remains eligible for the $7,500 Federal tax credit along with any applicable state and local incentives, depending on the location of purchase. For the new model year, the 10.25-inch...

31 August 2021

We have finally managed to collect, check, and organize information about the various trim levels of the 2022 Kia EV6, their detailed specifications, and features. With the stipulation that various markets might get different names for the exterior colors and trim names, we managed to identify the following Kia EV6 trims: Kia EV6 GT specifications and features Kia EV6 Extended Range 4WD GT-Line S specifications and...

31 August 2021

Kia UK has today introduced the Kia Soul EV Maxx, replacing the existing 'First Edition' variant in the UK line-up that has been available since the car's launch. Available for customers to order now, the Soul EV ‘Maxx’ is available from £34,945 on-the-road, making it eligible for the UK Government’s £2,500 Plug-in Car Grant. This reduces the price that customers pay to £32,445. Retaining the same funky and...

23 August 2021

Kia has announced that the Kia EV6 starts selling this week in South Korea, ahead of its global launch set for later this year. The price of the vehicle in its domestic market is from 47 million to 57 million won (USD 40,800-USD 49,490). With the government's EV subsidies, local customers could purchase it for under 40 million won. The Kia EV6 is available with two battery packs. The long-range battery pack has a...

5 August 2021

The limited run of 1,500 First Edition EV6s have been fully reserved the day the offer became available on Kia.com. Delivery to local dealers is expected in Q1 2022. The First Edition was offered with a choice of three gifts - an at-home vehicle charger, a 1000 kWh credit within a national charging network, or an Apple Watch for connecting to the EV6's suite of Kia Connect services. Over 81% of pre-order registrants...

9 June 2021

The 2021 Kia Niro EV arrives as largely a carryover but with technology and convenience enhancements. Niro EV continues to deliver an estimated 239 miles of range on a single charge and may be eligible for state and local utility incentives, depending on the location of purchase. The 2021 Kia Niro EV packs the familiar 64 kWh battery and a 210 hp electric motor. The EX trim level costs USD 39,090 excluding the USD...

4 June 2021

The all-new 2022 Kia EV6 crossover arrives as the brand's first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the USA and is the first of 11 EVs that will be launched in the next 5 years. Starting with the EV6, Kia's EV lineup will carry a unique naming convention. The EV designation will be followed by a number that indicates the car's position in the lineup. The E-GMP modular platform maximizes development...

19 May 2021

The EV6 is Kia's first car to be based on the company's dedicated new platform for battery electric vehicles. The electric crossover is also the first dedicated BEV launched under the new Kia design philosophy "Opposites United" which displays a future-oriented EV design characterized by high-tech details. It is powered exclusively by electric energy, with a choice of multiple long-range, zero-emissions powertrain...

30 March 2021

Kia has unveiled the official images of its first BEV based on the E-GMP platform - just like the IONIQ 5 is for Hyundai. Along with the images, Kia made a detailed overview of its new design philosophy. The Kia EV6 itself will be fully unveiled later this month during an online event. Kia's new design philosophy is called "Opposites United" and will affect all future Kia vehicles. It draws inspiration from the...

15 March 2021