Kia EV4 marks the launch of Kia EV production in Europe

Kia has taken center stage at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show with the global debut of the Kia EV2, the brand's sixth dedicated electric model and its most compact electric SUV to date. Positioned as a new entry point into Kia's rapidly expanding EV portfolio, the EV2 introduces a fresh vision for accessible, emotionally engaging electric mobility tailored to urban life. Presented under the theme "The Power of Firsts,"...

9 January 2026

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in the U.S. are booming - and Tesla and General Motors (GM) are at the front of the pack. Why the sudden surge? Many buyers were racing to take advantage of federal tax credits worth up to $7,500 before they expired in September, thanks to the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Tesla still holds the largest slice of the EV pie, delivering over 497,000 vehicles in Q3...

5 October 2025

Automakers in North America are increasingly reducing on‑the‑road prices for battery electric vehicles by amounts close to the former $7,500 federal tax credit. Manufacturers are applying the savings in different ways: permanent MSRP adjustments, time‑limited rebates applied at the point of sale, or larger dealer incentives that lower the cash price before financing or leasing. The strategy shortens the cash gap for...

5 October 2025

The Kia EV4 is the brand's first all-electric C-segment hatchback, engineered on the dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) to deliver class-leading performance and efficiency. It arrives in two design variants as a hatchback and as a fastback. The first is produced in Žilina (Slovakia) and the second - at Kia's Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in Korea. Both models feature the same 150 kW PMSM on the front axle...

23 September 2025

Kia unveiled the all-new 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show last week. It is expected to arrive in Canada in early 2026. It is based on a 400V Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which underpins multiple Kia BEVs. The sedan is produced at Kia's Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in South Korea. Inspired by Kia's 'Opposites United' design philosophy, the all-new all-electric compact sedan...

24 April 2025

Developed to enhance the appeal of Kia's EV offering, targeting a broad demographic, the EV4 features a modern design and advanced technologies that resonate with lifestyle-focused buyers who are eager to explore. With both the EV4 sedan and the EV4 hatchback models, Kia's unique design approach ensures both models are equally at home on urban streets or continent-crossing adventures. The EV4 sedan reimagines sedan...

20 February 2025

The significantly refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 was unveiled at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Featuring updated front and rear designs, enhanced premium interior touches, and newly packaged trim levels with added features and amenities, the EV6 continues to strengthen its position in the CUV and EV segments by building on its award-winning formula. The 2025 EV6 will be assembled at Kia Georgia’s assembly plant...

22 November 2024

Kia today unveiled the high-performance 2026 Kia EV9 GT SUV at the LA Auto Show. With standard e-AWD4, the Kia EV9 GT is motivated through dual electric motors mounted front and rear. Up front is a 160-kW motor and at the rear, a powerful 270-kW motor. Combined, they net an estimated 501 horsepower, a 122 HP increase from the EV9 GT-Line’s 379 HP. While internal testing continues and final horsepower ratings may...

22 November 2024

Kia EV3, the company's dedicated compact EV SUV, has been unveiled in full today. The vehicle's exterior embodies Kia's "Opposites Unite" paradigm and delivers a playful design combined with thoughtful functionality. Kia offers the EV3 in nine body colors – two of which have been created exclusively for the new model: Aventurine Green and Terracotta. At the front, vertical headlamps positioned at the extremes of the...

23 May 2024

The new Kia EV6 debuted today in South Korea and Kia has even opened the pre-order books in the local market. The first deliveries are expected to happen in June. The vehicle has a refreshed design. The front part gives a futuristic yet wide feel centered around daytime running lights (DRL) with Kia's new family look, 'Star Map Signature Lighting', and connects the hood's character line to the bottom of the vehicle...

14 May 2024

Kia EV3, the brand's new compact EV SUV, has been teased in three images. They showcase the bold, geometric, and robust aspects of the exterior design while highlighting its dynamic styling. These qualities are emphasized by the boxy rear fenders and tailgate, as well as EV3's signature Star Map lighting, which imbue the vehicle with a strong, futuristic identity. The EV3 design stems from the same principles used...

9 May 2024

Kia has revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Kia's PBV business will initially be based around the introduction of an all-new, modular vehicle, previewed by the Kia Concept PV5. This future vision was presented alongside a multi-phase plan that will see PBVs revolutionize the mobility industry while helping to advance Hyundai Motor...

9 January 2024

Kia America introduced the all-electric Kia EV3 and Kia EV4 concept models at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show. Showcasing Kia’s cutting-edge electric platform technology, styling derived from the tenets of the Opposites United design philosophy, and a commitment to a leading color, material, and finish (CMF) strategy, the Concept EV3 and Concept EV4 represent contrasting vehicle typologies with a common thread. Like...

17 November 2023

Hyundai Motor Company today held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new electric vehicle (EV) plant at its complex in Ulsan, the heart of Korea's automotive industry. The new EV-dedicated plant will lay the foundation for future growth in the era of electrification while building on the dream first established by Hyundai Motor's Founding Chairman more than half a century ago. "The new EV-dedicated Plant in Ulsan is the...

13 November 2023