Kia EV6, EV9, Niro owners gain access to Tesla Superchargers in U.S. On April 24, Kia America announced that owners of its EV now have access to the more than 21,500 DC fast chargers within the Tesla Supercharger network. With access to the Tesla Supercharger network, Kia expands its number of charging stations in the U.S. by more than 80%. With more than 22,000 accessible DC fast chargers already online in other networks, Kia EV owners now can c...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

Kia introduces Niro Tri-Fuel hybrid to Italy On October 23, Kia Italy introduced the Kia Niro Tri-Fuel SUV to the Italian market. The hybrid vehicle features a 1.6-liter Smartstream GDI engine that produces 90 hp, paired with an electric motor of 43.5 hp, for a total of 126 hp. The vehicle uses a 6-speed double-clutch automatic transmission. Thanks to the LPG fuel technology, the Kia Niro reaches a range of up to 1,600 km in its business version ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

very of a new 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from September 4 and later will receive an adapter free of charge that will allow them access more than 16,500 NACS DC fast chargers in the U.S.  Customer delivery of the free adapters is anticipated to take place in early 2025.  Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro EV customers who took delivery prior to September 4, 2024, will have the opportunity to purchase an adapter from a Kia dealer at a later date. Ac...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), implying an increase of 5.4% compared to 2022, while the market share remained at 4.5%. The brand's best-selling model was the Kia Sportage, with a total of 165,354 units sold, followed by the Ceed family, that sold 87,246 units, and the Niro with 73,582. Regarding electrified vehicles, which includes hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric BEVs, sales total 217,145 units, 9% more ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/23

Kia maintains December 2023 sales prices despite Brazil import tax On January 2, Kia Brazil announced that it will maintain the same December 2023 prices for some of its models during the first month of the year. The vehicles are hybrids: Niro, Sportage, Stonic and Bongo which will not be affected in their final price despite the import taxes of up to 15% that the country has implemented. (Multiple sources on January 2, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/04

mber 7, Electrify America, a major charging station operator in the US, has expanded its agreement with Kia, wherein first-time buyers of the EV9 will receive 1,000 kWh of free charging. Customers will have three years from their initial purchase to use this free charging. The EV9 joins the EV6 and Niro in offering the complimentary charging. A goal is to motivate more individuals to consider publicly available fast-charging networks. This could ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/08

Kia Niro EV officially introduced in Malaysia Announced on July 5, 2023, Dinamikjaya Motors, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto (BAuto), officially launched the all-new Kia Niro EV, the second BEV model of Kia in Malaysia (after the EV6). The Niro features a bold and assertive design, an impressive 460 km estimated driving range, and state-of-the-art Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technology. Priced from MYR 256,668 OTR without insurance, th...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/10

tron SUV (735)   5. Polestar 2 compact car (724)In the Mass Market Battery Electric Vehicles segment, with an average of 730 points:   1. Mini Cooper Electric (782)   2. Kia EV6 SUV (762)   3. Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV (742)   4. Hyundai Ioniq 5 (738)   5. Volkswagen ID.4 (735)   6. Kia Niro EV (733)   7. F-150 Lightning (723)   8. Chevrolet Bolt EUV (716)   9. Chevrolet Bolt EV (711) 10. Nissan Leaf (698) (J.D. Power release o...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/01

re) while Audi sales increased 5.4% to 9,028 units (6.8% share).Kia sales decreased 14.2% to 9,014 units (6.8% share) and Toyota sales increased 7.2% to 8,606 units (6.5% share).The best-selling cars in January 2022 were MG HS (3,481 units), VW T-Roc (3,256 units), Nissan Qashqai (3,121 units), Kia Niro (2,625 units) and Vauxhall Corsa (2,425 units).Compared to last January, gasoline-engine car sales increased 14.6% to 58,973 units (44.7% share),...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/08

Kia launches all-new 2023 Niro in U.S. with three electrified powertrains On September 27, Kia announced the U.S. launch of the all-new 2023 Niro launches with three highly efficient, electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV).The all-new second-generation Niro family is available at Kia retailers in all 50 states by late fall.      • The Niro HEV features a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine coup...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/29

All-new Kia Niro Hybrid launched in Singapore On September 22, 2022, Cycle & Carriage officially launched the all-new second generation Kia Niro Hybrid in 2 variants, the entry-level EX and more premium SX. Sold with a Category A COE, it is priced from SGD 153,999. The crossover features Kia’s rounded Tiger Face that extends from the bonnet to the fenders, giving it a futuristic look without the need for a large central grille. The Niro’s m...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/26

cyclists, and pedestrians.The new electric Genesis GV60 continued the five-star success of the GV70 and GV80 models tested last year. Euro NCAP also tested two newcomers from China’s Great Wall Motor Company - the ORA Funky Cat and the WEY Coffee 01, both achieving top marks.Finally, the new Kia Niro is awarded four stars with standard equipment, but five when fitted with the optional safety pack. The third generation Hyundai i20 shares the 20...

News  Updated at: 2022/09/08

of right-hand drive versions of its passenger cars with the BYD Atto 3 in Singapore, scheduled to be launched on July 9, following Australian market which seen its launch in February. The Atto 3 competes with other non-premium brand EV SUVs such as the MG ZS, the Hyundai Kona Electric, and the Kia Niro EV. BYD’s distributor in Singapore is the Malaysia-based Sime Darby Motors via their Vantage Automotive Limited company. Sime Darby does not ho...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/16

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News  Updated at: 2022/06/15

Continental provides OE fitment tire for Kia Niro Continental AG announced that it supplies the EcoContact 6 Q, PremiumContact 6, and ProContact RX tires for both the fully electric Kia Niro and the hybrid and plug-in hybrid model variants. In Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the fully electric Niro model variant is factory-fitted with 17″ EcoContact 6 Q tires. The HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) and PHEV (plug-in hybrid) versions are rolling...

News  Updated at: 2022/06/02

Kia initiates PBV strategy with launch of Niro Plus in Korea On April 27, Kia revealed the Niro Plus, its first ‘purpose-built vehicle’ (PBV). The Kia Niro Plus will be deployed as a general model and zero-emission taxi in Korea, with the company modifying the first generation Niro EV to make it suitable for the demands of modern-day car-hailing. Kia is the one of the first movers in the global PBV market and plans to become a market leader b...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/28

NYIAS 2022: Kia hosts North America debut of all-new 2023 Niro at New York Auto Show On April 5, Kia America announced it will debut the all-new 2023 Niro at the New York International Auto Show beginning April 13.Debuting in hybrid, PHEV and BEV variants, as a key component of Plan S, the brand’s ambitious electrification and sustainability initiative, the Niro will be displayed Wednesday, April 13, at 10:10 a.m. EST.The Niro will arrive with ...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/08

th no distinction for EVs. The new 110 kW criteria applies exclusively to fully electric vehicles. EVs with over 110 kW will fall under Category B. This means buyers will be paying less for COEs. Cars that will benefit from the reclassification include the Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Kona Electric, Kia Niro Electric Short Range, and Nissan Leaf.Moreover, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) also unveiled plans to make every HDB town “EV-ready” by 2...

News  Updated at: 2022/04/04

y production line. The specific amount of the investment has not been confirmed yet, and it will be completed by the end of 2024. Earlier this year, at ‘2022 CEO Investor Day’ held on the 3rd, Kia launched the Ray 1-seater van, a derivative PBV based on the existing mass-produced car, and the Niro Plus, a model exclusively for taxi and mobility services, and a skateboard platform in 2025. It is the first time in 25 years for Kia to build a ...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/28

ous driving technologies will appear in the EV9 in 2023 and expand through the line-up by 2026.Beginning with the launch of the EV6 GT high performance model, Kia plans to expand the GT line-up to all BEV models.Kia will first develop Purpose Built Vehicles (PBV) derived from current models such as Niro Plus, based on the Niro SUV, due to be introduced later in 2022 for taxi service and car-hailing services.In the mid-to long term, Kia will devel...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/05