Kia expands charge service to 1 million points across Europe with enhanced EV app features On October 20, Kia announced that its Charge service, now offering access to one million charging points across 27 European countries, including over 55,000 in UK. The expansion makes charging easier and more reliable for drivers of Kia’s electric models such as EV3, EV4, EV5, EV6, EV9, and PV5. The new Kia App simplifies charging by combining Kia Connect...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

Kia Europe publicly trials cell-level battery passport technology On October 9, Kia Europe announced that it is conducting the first public trial of a battery passport at a cellular level as preliminary research. A battery passport enables live State of Health (SoH) tracking, real-time repair diagnostics, and end-to-end traceability across the battery’s lifecycle.  For the trial, Kia is using a Kia EV3 equipped with a Dukosi battery cell monit...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/09

IAA Mobility 2025: Kia presents full electric portfolio On September 9, Kia Europe announced its return to IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, presenting its full electric portfolio to the European public under the theme “Windows of Inspiration.” The brand aims to reaffirm its commitment to sustainable mobility and strengthen its presence in Europe’s growing EV market. Visitors will have the chance to test drive several models, including the EV3, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

LG to provide WebOS automotive content platform for new Kia models in Europe On July 16, LG Electronics (LG) announced that its webOS-based Automotive Content Platform (ACP) will power in-car streaming for Kia Corporation’s new European models. Debuting on the recently introduced EV3, the platform will also be extended to the upcoming EV4, EV5, and new Sportage.  The automotive-optimized webOS offers drivers and passengers instant access to a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/16

Kia unveils all-electric EV5 SUV in Korea, global launch set for 2025 On July 8, Kia launched the Kia EV5, a fully electric C-segment SUV, joining the Kia’s expanding EV lineup, which includes the EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9. The new Kia EV5, built on Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) architecture, measures 4,610 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. It is offered with two nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

Euro NCAP rates 9 cars on assisted competence and safety backup On May 21, Euro NCAP announced ratings of 9 vehicles based on assistance competence and safety backup. The lineup includes Kia EV3, MAZDA CX-80, MG ZS, Porsche Macan, Renault 5, Tesla Model S, Toyota bZ4X, Volvo EX30, and XPENG G9. Kia EV3 (with 74%), Porsche Macan (with 85%), Renault 5 (with 73%), and Toyota bZ4X (with 83%) all earned a ‘Very Good’ rating in Euro NCAP’s Assist...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

Nexen Tire to supply OE tires for Kia EV4 South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. will start supplying its all-season tires, the N’FERA Supreme S, to Kia Corporation as original equipment (OE) tires for the EV4, electric sedan. The N’FERA Supreme S is designed with optimized load distribution technology and a 4D compound. It offers enhanced grip and maintains stability during long-distance and high-speed driving, thereby reducing the driver's fa...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

Nexen Tire, Korea to supply OE tires for Kia EV4 On May 28, Nexen Tire announced that it will supply its all-season tire, the N’FERA Supreme S, as original equipment (OE) for the Kia EV4 electric sedan. The N’FERA Supreme S was chosen for the Kia EV4 to meet the specific performance, such as high torque, low noise, and precise handling. It features advanced technologies like a 4D compound and optimized load distribution for better grip and st...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Dacia, Ford, MG, Opel/ Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Tesla, Voyah, and Volkswagen for crash protection, crash prevention, and post-crash safety. Seven models earned top 5-star ratings, i.e., Audi A5 PHEV, Audi Q5, Volkswagen Tayron, MG MGS5 EV, Tesla Model 3, Toyota C-HR PHEV, and Voyah Courage. The Kia EV3 also got 5 stars when fitted with an optional safety pack. Four-star ratings went to the electric Renault 4, Ford Tourneo Custom (including EV...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

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