Kia's upcoming electric vehicle lineup

author: FutureCar Staff    

Next week, Kia will be debuting two new electric vehicles at its EV Day event in Korea. One of the vehicles will be a sporty-looking electric sedan, while the other will be an electric crossover.

Kia's EV Day in Yeoju, Korea, aims to showcase its global electric vehicle vision. The company has announced that it will be unveiling "three new small to medium electric models" at the event.

This event will mark the beginning of an annual tradition for Kia, where they will showcase new EVs, concepts, and tech.

During EV Day, we will finally get a detailed overview of Kia's entire EV lineup. From the promo images that were teased, it is clear that there will be five electric models.

Based on the images, the EV6 sedan can be seen on the far left, while the brand's flagship EV9 is shown on the far right. The model in the front appears to be the new Kia EV5.

The EV5 was previously unveiled at the Chengdu Motor Show in China and is expected to compete with Tesla's Model Y in China. It is set to have a starting price of around $22,000 (159,800 yuan).

Before its official debut on November 17, Kia will provide detailed specifications of the EV5 at the event next week.

With three models already covered, there are still two new EV models to be revealed. One of them seems to be a sporty electric sedan, while the other is a compact crossover that will sit below the EV5.

A recently spotted entry-level subcompact electric crossover, possibly named the EV3 or EV4, features a boxy design influenced by the EV9 but in a smaller package.

Despite heavy camouflage, the new EV's stacked LED headlights can be seen in the images. Rumors suggest that the compact crossover will have a starting price of around $30,000 to $40,000 and could serve as the dedicated electric successor to Kia's Soul.

The interior of the crossover is likely to feature Kia's digital cockpit with dual screens, similar to the EV5. Not much is known about the electric sedan, but Kia has previously stated that it will have coverage in all major segments.

The EV3 or EV4 is expected to be built on Hyundai's new Integrated Modular Architecture (IMA), which will also support 13 new dedicated EVs from the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands.

Kia has ambitious goals for its electric vehicles, aiming to sell 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030 and introducing 15 new electric models by 2027. The company has recently undergone a full-scale transformation, including a new logo, product, and design strategy.

Kia's efforts are paying off, as it achieved its 14th straight month of year-over-year sales growth in September in the US. The company had its best third quarter ever and is determined to maintain its momentum.

For more information about Kia's new electric models, stay tuned for updates from EV Day on October 12.

FutureCar Staff