Articles tagged "Kia"

Kia has been rapidly expanding its EV range and the latest addition is arguably the most exciting of them all. The EV9 is a large three-row fully electric SUV. Beyond that at the end of the year we expect to see the EV5 join the range with the same...

The newly introduced Kia EV9 is off to a great start with warm reception by reviewers and early adopters alige. So obviously we had to perform our range test and see how well it stacks up against the competition. The bulky EV9 has all odds against...

Kia had to resort to sending a letter to its US dealers practically begging them not to mark up the EV9's price, and yet it seems like this is still going on - not at all dealers, naturally, but some are even now charging about $7,000 above...

A new "high-powered" EV charging network is coming to North America. It's called Ionna and it's backed by a who's who of car makers: Mercedes, BMW, GM, Stellantis, Honda, Hyundai, and Kia. Ionna has commenced operations and received approval from...

Last October during its EV Day in Korea, Kia unveiled the EV3 and EV4 concepts, which were both supposed to become production models this year - the EV3 in the first half, the EV4 towards the end. While nothing seems to have changed regarding the...

Electric vehicles continue to evolve at a rapid pace, with automakers constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their range and performance. Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled a new solution in the form of Active Air Skirt (AAS) Technology,...

In a refreshing departure from the extravagant and outlandish concepts typically showcased at CES, Kia introduced its pragmatic 'Platform Beyond Vehicle' (PBV), designed to carry a range of modular electric minivans, catering to businesses and...

Perhaps one of the biggest, if not the biggest, ecosystem for connected devices is Samsung's SmartThings and with its recent move, the service become far more useful. SmartThings now allows integration with Hyundai and Kia EVs through its...

Kia is making a bold return to CES after a five-year hiatus, promising to unveil a lineup of purpose-built EVs. Blending fit-for-purpose EVs with cutting-edge software and hardware innovations is what the Korean company promises to deliver at the...

Those who purchase a 2024 Kia EV9 in the US for the first time will get 1,000 kWh of free charging in Electrify America's network, the two companies have announced today. You can use your 1,000 kWh free allowance at any of the over 3,000...

The ubiquitous CV joint is an essential component found in virtually every car with a driven independent axle. It has been the reliable workhorse of the automotive world, efficiently transmitting power from the engine to the wheels, even when the...

The European Car Of The Year 2024 contest is in its final stage as the finalists have been announced. And the list is absolutely dominated by EVs with 5 out of the 7 contenders, plus the BMW 5 Series which comes in both EV and ICE flavors. So...

Kia is getting ready to introduce a smaller, more affordable electric SUV next year. The Kia EV3, a slightly smaller compact SUV than the recently introduced EV5, was recently spotted testing on South Korean roads, offering a glimpse into what the...

Electric cars are having a very busy week and the latest entrant from Kia, the EV5 just rolled in the Chinese market. Unveiled at the 21st China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Kia EV5 joins the growing EV portfolio of the Korean...

Hyundai Motors announced today that it started the construction of a brand-new EV factory in Ulsan, South Korea. The investment amounts to $1.52 billion and it's the company's first South Korean factory in 29 years. The plant should be ready by 2025...

EVs are expensive. All of them - even the most affordable ones are still generally more expensive than comparable ICE cars, and that's a problem if adoption is to move past the early adopter phase. Kia's EV9 is very expensive to begin with...

The Kia EV9 is about to become available to the general public and as of yet, most people haven't been able to see it in person. That included us but we had the chance to meet up with the flagship SUV here on the Old Continent and snap a few images...

Kia is continuing its slow-drip launch of the EV9 in the US. First, there was an announcement. Then, actually detailed pricing information. Today, we get EPA-estimated range numbers for all the versions. The $59,200 EV9 Light Long Range RWD gets...

At the latest Kia EV Day in Korea, the buzzing atmosphere was palpable. Kia Corporation didn’t hold back in its unveiling of three fresh electric models, pointing to the brand’s electrifying future. Instead of merely relying on its previously...

During its Kia EV day in Seoul, South Korea, the automaker announced a couple of concepts and actual production models along with future plans for boosting EV adoption worldwide. Among the new models is the Kia EV5 - a compact SUV tailored toward...