Kia launches EV3 model in Ecuador On May 12, Kia Ecuador officially launched the EV3, a fully electric SUV that reinforces the brand’s leadership in sustainable mobility. Powered by a high-density battery, the EV3 Wave version offers a range of over 600 km. It supports fast charging, recovering 80% of the battery in about 30 minutes. It has four driving modes and is equipped with the iPedal 3.0 system for one-pedal driving and efficient energy ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Kia introduces AI-powered voice assistant across Europe, starting with EV3 On April 17, Kia announced that it is launching its AI-powered voice assistant, called AI Assistant, across Europe, following its introduction in the Korean and US markets last year. The AI Assistant enables users to talk to their Kia in a natural, conversational way and helps them easily access and understand their car’s features. The AI Assistant understands voice comm...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

ride. Also, the company lowers the resonance generated during driving by using its Noise Reduction System (NRS), which uses sound-absorbing materials. Using these technologies, Nexen Tire supplies original equipment tires for electric vehicles, such as the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the Hyundai Kona EV, the Kia EV3, the Kia EV4, the Kia EV6, and the Kia EV9. (From a press release on April 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/18

Webasto supplies battery and roof system for Kia EV3 Webasto announced that it is producing traction batteries and openable roof systems for the new Kia EV3. Both components are produced in South Korea, the roof at the Ulsan plant, and the battery in Dangjin plant. Webasto is supplying two battery versions for the e-SUV: with 58.3 and 81.4 kilowatt-hours (kWh). Webasto now produces up to 1,000 battery packs a day for various electric vehicles of ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

Kia to strengthen growth engines through launch of new EV, PBV and pickup models On April 9, Kia Corporation (Kia) shared its mid-to-long-term business strategies and growth strategies for new products at its CEO Investor Day held in Seoul, Korea. Kia has set its global wholesale sales targets at 3.22 million units for 2025, 3.75 million units by 2027, and 4.19 million units by 2030. The company aims to achieve a global market share of 4.5%. Of t...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

BASF provides material solutions for Kia EV3 Study Car On April 8, BASF announced that it has provided material solutions for Hyundai-Kia concept car, the Kia EV3 Study Car. Made with BASF’s innovative and sustainable performance materials, the Kia EV3 Study Car is designed to enhance both the vehicle’s performance, design, functionalities and environmental footprint by applying sustainable material solutions. The Kia EV3 Study Car features 8...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

YoY to 49.6 GWh, 38.2% share), BYD (up 81.0% to 21.9 GWh, 16.9% share), LG Energy Solution (up 8.5% to 12.7 GWh, 9.8% share), SK On (up 38.6% to 6.1 GWh, 4.7% share), Panasonic (up 0.0% to 5.1 GWh, 3.9% share). LG Energy Solution’s battery was mainly used by Tesla, followed by VW, Chevrolet, and Kia. In case of Tesla, the sales decline of models equipped with LG Energy Solution’s batteries led to a 35.7% decrease in Tesla’s usage of LG Ene...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/08

SK chemicals to cooperate with Hyundai and Kia in circular recycling technology adoption South Korea’s SK chemicals Co., Ltd. announced that it completed a joint circular recycling technology project with Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation. The circular recycling technology uses the depolymerization of waste plastic into molecular units. SK chemicals commercialized it in 2023. In this recent project, SK chemicals recycled PET-based autom...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

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

Kia introduces Parkopedia's CarPay in Europe On October 28, Kia introduced CarPay, an in-car payment service for seamless transactions within the vehicle, starting with the EV3 model in Europe. The first feature partners with Parkopedia, allowing drivers in Europe to find and pay for parking via the car's navigation screen. Parkopedia helps by showing nearby parking options, costs, and availability predictions, while CarPay enables secure, in-car...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/29

Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant opens to significantly expand EV production On September 27, Kia Corporation celebrated the opening of the Kia Gwangmyeong EVO Plant, Hyundai Motor Group’s (the Group) first dedicated EV manufacturing facility. Located at Kia Autoland Gwangmyeong, the new South Korean facility took approximately one year to transform Gwangmyeong Plant 2, which previously produced small internal combustion engine vehicles. The Gwangmyeo...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/02

Nexen Tire begins supplying OE tires for Kia EV3 Several South Korean media sources reported that Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. supplies the N’FERA Supreme S all-season tires as original equipment (OE) for the Kia EV3 electric sports utility vehicle (SUV). The N’FERA Supreme S is made with the company’s proprietary noise-absorbing solution to significantly reduce resonance generated during driving. The company also used AI and big data technologies...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/26

Kia Italy announces prices for Kia EV3 On September 10, Kia Italy announced the price for the Kia EV3 in the country. The vehicle comes in Standard Range and Long-Range versions, both with a 204hp electric motor capable of accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 7.5 seconds. The vehicle's range is 605km (WLTP). The Standard Range version has a 58.3kWh battery with fast charging capabilities enabling a recharge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes. The Long-Ra...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/13

rs, and battery cooling plates. The new plant will be completed in April 2025. With the latest investment, the company plans to increase its revenue to KRW 120 billion (JPY 13.2 billion) by 2028 from KRW 17.7 billion (JPY 1.95 billion) in 2023. HIVAC supplies thermal management system parts for the Kia EV3 electric SUV released in 2024. It also plans to provide the same part for the Kia EV4 electric sedan to be released in 2025 and expand the pro...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/21

e management, significantly enhancing EV driving range. The company has introduced Thin HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) technology to cut the overall HVAC system size by 30% and provide more legroom for passengers. The company began mass production of this heat pump system for the KIA EV3 in July. It first produced the system in South Korea but will expand production to the U.S. and Europe. (From a press release on August 8, 202...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/13

Kia announces specifications of EV3 for UK On July 29, Kia Europe announced the specifications and prices of Kia EV3 in the UK. The EV3 model will be available in Air, GT-Line and GT-Line S versions. The Air version is offered in options of 58.3 kWh or 81.4 kWh battery packs with 267 and 372 miles of range respectively. ‘GT-Line’ and ‘GT-Line S’ versions are offered with the 81.4 kWh battery pack and are capable of driving up to 347 miles...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/31

more expensive and less convenient BEVs and FCEVs in Korea. Of note is that car buyers — not politicians, regulators, or carmakers — will dictate the pace of the transition in the end. As today’s BEVs are too expensive for many, automakers are pursuing affordable BEVs in earnest. For example, Kia will launch the much-touted EV3, and Hyundai will soon launch a BEV version of its A-segment SUV, the Casper. However, the assumption that cost is...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/25

LG Magna e-Powertrain supplying motors for Kia EV9 Several South Korean media sources reported that LG Magna e-Powertrain Co., Ltd. (LG Magna e-Powertrain) supplies motors for the Kia EV9 electric SUV.  LG Magna e-Powertrain was established in 2021 as a JV between South Korea’s LG Electronics Inc. and Canada’s Magna International Inc. Kia is also considering using the company’s motors for other electric SUVs such as the EV6 facelift model ...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/20

Kia presents EV strategy and sustainable mobility initiatives in Europe On June 3, Kia announced its new business opportunities and presented its expanding EV product line-up to Kia dealers across Europe, at a special dealer convention in Berlin, Germany. The company highlighted the launch of its electric compact SUV, the EV3, in Europe in 2024, as part of its plan to establish a complete EV lineup by 2026. The company aims to achieve annual sale...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/04

LG Electronics to supply webOS for Kia EV3 Several South Korean media sources reported that LG Electronics Inc. will supply its webOS content platform for the Kia EV3, Kia’s all-new electric vehicle (EV) to be released in July 2024. The webOS is an operating system for LG’s smart televisions, and the OS specialized for vehicles was developed based on this OS verified for televisions. The webOS for vehicles has already been adopted by some oth...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/29