Kia News
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A first test drive of an EV9 prototype showed that solid performance, a comfortable ride, a spacious three-row interior, and game-changing features like bidirectional charging add up to what the market wants and needs.
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2024 Kia EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Wallbox Quasar 2, with the Kia EV9, is the first U.S.-market automaker-approved solution capable of providing bidirectional charging serving both in home-backup and vehicle-to-grid functionality.
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Kia EV5 revealed, might be US-bound to face ID.4 and Ariya
The EV5 would give Kia a product that directly tackles compact EVs the size of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.
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2018-2022 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid recalled due to fire risk
Certain Niro hybrids and Niro plug-in hybrids have been recalled for an increased fire risk arising from the hydraulic clutch actuator.
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Base 2023 Kia EV6 Light returns at $43,925 and 232 miles
Its pricing and range makes it a direct rival to the base versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4—although it's only offered in western states.
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Kia boosts global EV target, plans purpose-built robotaxi
The automaker said it's now targeting sales of 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030—up from the previous 1.2 million annually by 2030 announced just last year.
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The three-row electric SUV will be Kia's first U.S.-built EV and thus qualify for the revamped EV tax credit.
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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV debuts with 800V charging, future V2G
The EV9 is an all-electric SUV sized closely to the gasoline Honda Pilot or Toyota Highlander, or the Rivian R1S EV.
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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seats
Although initially planned for China, the Kia EV5 might bring some innovative packaging and sustainable materials to the compact electric SUV set.
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2024 Kia EV9 3-row electric SUV squares off with luxury makes
A new flagship for Kia, the 2024 EV9 three-row crossover is the largest vehicle to use parent company Hyundai's E-GMP electric vehicle platform.
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Kia previews design of production EV9 flagship electric SUV
The EV9 is due to reach U.S. dealerships in the second half of 2023, and it's due to become the brand's flagship model, with a price approaching that of luxury brands.
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Review: 2023 Kia Niro EV is a shakier value than it should be
The Niro EV has the right building blocks, but Kia miscalculates on value for money, the importance of AWD, and fitting into the lineup below the EV6.
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The EV6 is closely related to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which was a finalist last year. But we think it outperforms its corporate cousin in several respects.
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2020 Kia Niro EV recalled for power system defect
The issue, potentially affecting less than 900 U.S. cars, could allow water onto the power control unit, causing a sudden vehicle stall.
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2023 Kia EV6 starts $7,100 higher, drops base-battery version
The smaller 58-kwh EV6 Light version has been dropped for the U.S. for 2023, while next-up Wind models are $1,000 higher than 2022. It doesn't qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit anymore either.
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Kia EVs will also be made at Hyundai’s Georgia “Metaplant”
Production at the Georgia plant for Kia will start in the first half of 2025, alongside several Hyundai and Genesis EV models.
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2023 Kia Niro EV starts near $40,000, beats base EV6 range
Kia's lowest-priced EV now soundly beats the EV6 in EPA range—although it's not all that much more affordable.
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Review: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid, PHEV, and EV up their efficiency credentials
The entire affordable lineup gets an efficiency and range boost—now up to 53 mpg, 33 plug-in electric miles, or an estimated 253 miles for the EV.
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That base price for this second-generation model represents a $1,800 hike over the previous-generation 2022 Niro Hybrid LX, but at up to 53 mpg combined fuel economy is better than that of the outgoing model.
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2023 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets $2,500 price hike versus 2022 model
With the base Sorento Hybrid S dropped from the lineup, there's more of a pricing step up from the new Sportage Hybrid to the larger Sorento Hybrid.
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Kia EV9 electric SUV: Production version due in 2023 will be three-row 4WD off-roader
A production Kia EV9 could nudge closer to the Rivian R1S, with three-row seating and something akin to traditional SUV off-road capability.
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2023 Kia EV6 GT: US details revealed—but not price or range quite yet
According to Kia, it can out-accelerate models from Ferrari and Lamborghini—as well as the Tesla Model Y Performance.
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2023 Kia Sportage Plug-In Hybrid priced just under $40,000, goes 34 electric miles
The Sportage PHEV will be available in all 50 states but is unlikely to be eligible for the reconstituted EV tax credit.
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Dynamic debut set for very quick EV6 GT: Kia’s most powerful car
Kia is looking to turn the heads of a certain kind of racing and motorsport fan with its debut of the quickest EV6 electric vehicle.
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