Kia announces details and pricing for Kia PV5 in UK On April 29, Kia UK revealed detailed specifications and pricing for the new Kia PV5, its first fully electric commercial vehicle, with pre-orders starting May 1, 2025. Built on the E-GMP.S platform, the PV5 offers two battery options: a 51.5-kWh standard range providing up to 179 miles (Passenger) or 181 miles (Cargo) and a 71.2-kWh long-range offering up to 249 miles (Passenger) or 247 miles (...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Kia debuts all-new EV4 midsize sedan at New York Auto Show On April 16, Kia America unveiled the all-new 2026 EV4 sedan at the New York International Auto Show. The midsize EV4 is Kia’s first global EV sedan. The EV4 sedan is expected to be available in three trim levels – Light, Wind and GT-Line. The sedan is being produced at Kia’s Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in South Korea. EV4 sedan sales for the U.S. are planned for the first quarte...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Kia India launches updated EV6 facelift at INR 6.59 million On March 26, Kia India launched the facelifted EV6 electric crossover with an ex-showroom price of INR 6.59 million. The updated model, built on Kia's Electric-global modular platform (E-GMP), features an 84-kWh battery pack delivering an ARAI-certified 663 km range (MIDC cycle) along with 325 PS power and 605 Nm torque. The vehicle supports ultra-fast charging, capable of replenishing f...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Hyundai owners get access to U.S. Tesla Superchargers with NACS adapters On March 25, Hyundai announced that owners of current KONA Electric, Ioniq Electric hatchback, Ioniq 5 and 5N, and Ioniq 6 models equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) port will gain access to 20,000 Tesla Superchargers in the U.S. using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter.  Hyundai designed this DC fast-charging adapter specifically to work with its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/26

Hyundai opens orders for all-new Ioniq 9 electric SUV in Korea, global launch set for 2025 On March 5, Hyundai Motor opened order of the all-new Ioniq 9 fullsize electric SUV in Korea. The three-row SUV is set to launch in the U.S. and Canada in H1 2025, with a phased rollout in Europe and other markets to follow. The Ioniq 9, built on Hyundai’s E-GMP platform, measures 5,060 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, 1,790 mm in height and has a wheelba...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/12

Kia unveils EV4 models at 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain On February 27, Kia Corporation unveiled its EV4 models at 2025 Kia EV Day held in Tarragona, Spain. The new EV4, built on Kia’s 400V Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), comes in two variants, the four-door electrified sedan model and the five-door hatchback model. The EV4 sedan will be produced at Autoland Gwangmyeong EVO Plant in Korea, starting from mid-March 2025. The Europe-only EV4...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Kia unveils all-new PV5 van at 2025 Kia EV Day in Spain On February 27, Kia Corporation launched PV5, all-new mid-sized Car Derived Van (CDV), at 2025 Kia EV Day held in Tarragona, Spain. The PV5 is Kia’s first production model under the Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy, which will be available in three body styles, Passenger, Cargo, and Chassis Cab. The PV5 is built on the Kia’s Electric-Global Modular Platform for Service (E-GMP.S) pl...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/27

Kia introduces Kia EV9 in Brazil On February 19, Kia Brazil announced the launch of the Kia EV9, its flagship all-electric 7-seat SUV, at the Rio Open 2025 – ATP 500. The Kia EV9 is powered by a dual-motor AWD system delivering 385 hp and 61 kgf.m of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of 200 km/h. Its 99.8-kWh NCM battery provides a range of 497 km (WLTP). With a 350-kW fast charging, it can recharge from 30...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/21

Hyundai unveils IONIQ 9 three-row SUV ahead of production at Metaplant in Georgia On November 20, Hyundai unveiled the IONIQ 9 all-electric SUV at the iconic Goldstein House in Los Angeles. The IONIQ 9 will go on sale in Korea and the U.S. in the first half of 2025, with subsequent rollout planned for Europe and other markets later. The IONIQ 9 will be the second production vehicle and the first all-new Hyundai model to be assembled at Hyundai Mo...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

Hyundai IONIQ 9 debut in Los Angeles on November 21 to be livestreamed On November 12, Hyundai announced it will present the 2025 IONIQ 9 flagship all-electric, three-row SUV to the world on November 21. Hyundai will livestream the reveal event during a news conference at AutoMobility LA – Los Angeles Auto Show. During the news conference, Hyundai also will showcase its new INITIUM hydrogen fuel cell concept vehicle. The 2025 IONIQ 9 will be ma...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/14

Hyundai launches IONIQ 5 N in Turkiye On November 11, Hyundai launched the first EV model of the N brand, the IONIQ 5 N, in Turkiye. The vehicle is built on Hyundai’s E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform) and is powered by two electric motors operating at up to 21,000 rpm. It features the latest generation 84 kWh battery, delivering 448 kW /609 PS of power and 740 Nm of torque, or 478 kW /650 PS and 770 Nm with NGB engaged. The vehicle achi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13

Kia introduces EV3 SUV in Europe On November 11, Kia launched its EV3 SUV model in Europe. The electric SUV is based on the Electric Global Module Platform (E-GMP). It has a 150 kW/283 Nm electric motor. The standard version uses a 58.3-kWh battery for a range of 436 km, while the long-range version is equipped with an 81.4-kWh battery that allows it to achieve a range of 605 km, extendable to 773 km in purely city driving conditions. The 81.4 kW...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/12

Hyundai Motor presents first look of IONIQ 9 On October 30, Hyundai Motor Company released the teaser images of IONIQ 9, a three-row, all-electric SUV. The ‘9’ in IONIQ 9 symbolizes the large vehicle class in Hyundai Motor’s IONIQ lineup. It is based on the Hyundai’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). Hyundai will soon reveal the information of its World Premiere.  IONIQ 9 draws inspiration from the sleek exteriors and spacious, c...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/30

Hyundai launches facelifted IONIQ 5 with enhanced design and battery technology in Turkey On October 7, Hyundai launched the facelifted version of IONIQ 5 model in Turkey, with improved design, interior and battery technology. The vehicle features an updated front and rear bumpers and a new rim design in the exterior design, making it 20 mm longer than the previous model. While the interiors feature black-framed screens, an updated center console...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

CDMS 2024: Hyundai China launches Ioniq 5 N electric SUV On August 31, at the Chengdu Motor Show 2024 (CDMS 2024), Hyundai China exhibited several models such as the Ioniq 5 N, the N brand’s first production high-performance electric SUV; the NPX1, a modification of the Ioniq 5 N; and the Elantra N, the first N model to be introduced into the Chinese market. Launched at the event was the Ioniq 5 N, with a price of CNY 388,800. Hyundai released ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/05

GIIAS 2024: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N open for pre-book; first Indonesia-made high-performance EV Announced on July 17, 2024, PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia (HMID) officially launched its high-performance EV, the IONIQ 5 N, at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024. The IONIQ 5 N comes with advanced features to deliver sustainable high performance, including N Grin Boost, N Launch Control, N Drift Optimizer, and N Race. This model is se...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

Hyundai confirms Ioniq 3-row electric SUV to debut later in 2024 Hyundai has confirmed that it will reveal a new Ioniq three-row electric SUV before year's end. The 2025 model year SUV will be similar in size to the Palisade and should effectively be a production version of the Seven concept Hyundai debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2021. The Ioniq three-row SUV will ride on Hyundai's current E-GMP architecture, shared with the Kia EV9, rat...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

Hyundai starts accepting pre-orders for Ioniq 5 N SUV in China On June 17, Hyundai announced the starting pre-order price of the Ioniq 5 N, its first production high-performance electric SUV, at CNY 398,800 in China. Based on the E-GMP platform for battery electric vehicles, the Ioniq 5 N is powered by a dedicated high-performance 4WD PE system (478kW/770Nm for the dual drive motors) and an 83.3kWh 4th-generation ternary lithium battery, deliveri...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/21

Kia EV9 GT-Line electric SUV launched in Malaysia On May 3, 2024, Dinamikjaya Motors, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto, launched the Kia EV9 GT-Line in 7-seater and 6-seater options, priced from MYR 369,668. The EV9 comes equipped with dual-motor, AWD setup rated at 385 PS and 700 Nm. This BEV claims a century sprint time of 5.3 seconds and top speed of 200 km/h. Its 99.8-kWh lithium-ion battery supports DC charging and is good for a 505-km range per ...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/08

Mass production of Kia EV5 SUV for export starts at Yancheng 4.0 Intelligent Manufacturing Plant On April 3, Kia China announced that the mass production of the EV5 SUV for export to countries such as Australia recently started at the 4.0 Intelligent Manufacturing Plant in Yancheng, Jiangsu. The EV5, the core model under Kia’s electrification transformation, is based on the E-GMP electric vehicle-dedicated platform and is available in two varia...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/08