Kia's upcoming electric vehicle lineup

author: FutureCar Staff    

Next week, Kia will be debuting two new electric vehicles at its EV Day in Korea. One of the vehicles will be a sporty-looking electric sedan, while the other will be an electric crossover. This event is part of Kia's global electric vehicle vision and will showcase "three new small to medium electric models."

The EV Day event is set to become an annual tradition for Kia, where they will unveil new EVs, concepts, and technology. This will provide a detailed overview of Kia's entire EV lineup. From the promotional images released, it is evident that there are five electric models.

The EV6 sedan is positioned on the far left, easily identifiable by its headlights. On the far right, we can see Kia's flagship EV9, while 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 with a starting price of around $22,000.

Before its official debut on November 17, Kia will provide detailed specifications of the EV5 at the EV Day event. In addition to the three models mentioned earlier, there are two more new EV models to be unveiled. One is a sporty electric sedan, and the other is a compact crossover that will sit below the EV5.

The compact crossover, rumored to be called the EV3 or EV4, was recently spotted testing in the US. It features a boxy design influenced by the EV9 but in a smaller package. Despite heavy camouflage, the stacked LED headlights of the new EV are visible. 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 new EV models is expected to feature Kia's digital cockpit with dual screens, similar to the EV5. While little is known about the electric sedan, Kia has stated that it will have coverage in all major segments. The EV3 or EV4 is rumored to be based on Hyundai's new Integrated Modular Architecture (IMA), which will support 13 new dedicated EVs from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.

Kia has ambitious goals for its electric vehicle sales, aiming to sell 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030 and introducing 15 new electric models by 2027. The company has undergone a full-scale transformation, including a new logo, product, and design strategy, which has resulted in consistent year-over-year sales growth. Kia's momentum is expected to continue, and more details about the new electric models will be revealed at the EV Day event on October 12.

FutureCar Staff