Kia, Gwangmyeong Plant (AutoLand Gwangmyeong) Plant 1 : Kia K9 (2012-, Quoris/K900), Carnival (Grand Carnival/Sedona), Carnival HV (2023-), Carnival EV (planning-), Stinger (2017-2023),EV9 (2023-); EVO Plant ((formerly Plant2) : EV3 (2024-), EV4 (2025-), EV7 (2025-planning) ; Pride (Rio) (1987-2023), Stonic (2017-2023), Stonic MHV(2020-2023); Engines; Plant of Kia, Hyundai Group, Former name: Sohari Plant -The second plant was converted into the ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Kia Motors Mexico, Pesqueria Plant Kia Forte (Cerato) Sedan (K3, May 2016-), K4 sedan (2024-), K4 hatchback (2025-), Rio (2017-2023); Hyundai Accent (2017-), Tucson (ix35) (2024-); Passenger car assembly plant, Operations started in May 2016 -Year opened: 2016 -Investment announced since 2016: USD 3 billion by Kia and suppliers Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs Kia launching all-new 2025 K4 in U.S....

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/11

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

Hyundai and Kia: Expanding HEV/EV models, strengthening US business Hyundai strengthening HEV & hydrogen strategy, Kia pursuing EV & PBV market strategy Summary Hyundai Motor Group global sales volume Hyundai Group production sites (after 2024) Hyundai's mid- to long-term plan: Strengthening development of HEVs and EREVs, expanding to 21 EV models Kia's mid- to long-term plan: Investing KRW 38 trillion over 5 years in electrification, PBV, and SD...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

Hyundai/Kia Models by Market Home Model Launch Schedules By OEM/Market/Model Hyundai/Kia Models by Market Hyundai Models by Market Current Models [ ]:Sibling Korea USA Europe China* India* Platform (PF) A Alcazar K2 PF Aura K1 PF Avante [Elantra] [Elantra] K3 PF B Bayon K2 PF C Casper K1 PF Creta K2 PF Custo N3 PF E [Avante] Elantra Elantra K3 PF Exter K1 PF G Genesis G70  Genesi...

Model Launch Schedules  Updated at: 2025/03/31

Kia, Hwaseong Plant (AutoLand Hwaseong) Plant 1: K3 (2012-2024, Forte successor, Overseas name: Forte), Sorento, Sorento HV (2020-), Sorento PHV (2020-), Mohave (Borrego, 2008-2024), TASMAN (2025-planning); Plant 2: Niro HEV (2016-), Niro PHV (2017-), Niro EV (e-Niro) (2018-), EV6 (2022-), Seltos (2026-planning); Plant 3: K5 (Optima/Lotze <2005-2010> / Magentis <2000-2005>) (2010-), K5 Hybrid (500h, 2011-), K5 PHEV (2016-2018), K8 (2021-), K8 Hy...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/24

ucks: The new FH Aero lineup, FM low entry and VNL for the American market Ford: Unveiling of Ranger PHEV and battery-electric F-Line E Toyota: Premiere of the BEV Proace Max, presentation of the Hilux 48V Mild-Hybrid Concept and FCEV Prototype Isuzu Anadolu: Launch of the Big·e for micro-mobility Kia: PBV concept PV5 and PV7 Maxus: World premiere of the eTerron 9, and presenting the recently unveiled eDeliver 5 and eDeliver 7 vans JAC Motors: E...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/12/05

Geotab, Kia, 42dot partner to enhance fleet management systems Geotab Inc., Kia Corporation, and 42dot signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for a partnership to develop Fleet Management Systems (FMS) to improve safety, sustainability, and efficiency.  The partnership supports Kia’s PBV business strategy of providing software solutions seamlessly integrated with the vehicle, highlighting FMS as a differentiating factor. Under the partners...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/18

IAA Transportation 2024: Kia unveils Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) concepts On September 16, Kia premiered its new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) concepts, the PV5, PV5 People Mover, PV5 High Roof, and PV7 at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany. The concept PBVs, designed for both B2B and private customers, combines purpose-built EVs with advanced software and over-the-air updates, offering various dimensions and loading capacities. The p...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/17

Korean Market and OEM Activities: Slowdown in EV Demand, Expanding HV lineup Hyundai and Kia to build EV plants in Korea, battery joint venture plants with LGES/SK On in the US Summary Korean government: Aiming to have 4.2 million EVs on the road by 2030, continuing EV subsidies in 2024 Korean vehicle production capacity is 4.48 million units, Hyundai and Kia building EV dedicated plants Hyundai Motor Group’s electrification strategy Hyundai Mo...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/25

Kia to build new production plant for large PBVs in Hwaseong in Q1 2025 According to several South Korean media reports, Kia will begin constructing a new factory dedicated to large purpose-built vehicles (PBVs) in the first quarter of 2025 at Kia’s Hwaseong plant. This will be the automaker’s second dedicated PBV plant. The first PBV plant, known as PBV 1, began construction in April 2023 and will start mass production of mid-sized PBVs in J...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/26

Kia presents roadmap to lead global electrification era through EVs, HEVs and PBVs On April 5, Kia Corporation (Kia) shared an update on its mid-to-long-term business strategy with a focus on electrification, and its PBV business at its CEO Investor Day in Seoul, Korea. Kia reiterated its 2030 annual sales target of 4.3 million units, including 1.6 million units of electric vehicles (EVs).  Kia plans to increase sales of electrified models to 2....

News  Updated at: 2024/04/10

CES 2024: Alternative vehicles and user experience technologies Kia, Hyundai concepts show alternative use cases; technologies enhance in-vehicle entertainment Summary Kia launches modular PBV platform with five concepts Hyundai showcases future mobility options and evolution to SDx User experience and interface technologies Alternative mobility vehicles and solutions CES 2024 sign outside of convention hall   CES 2024 took place from J...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/27

s had a large presence-Togg and VinFast. Togg is a Turkish company. VinFast is based in Vietnam and was at CES in 2023. Automotive Exhibitor Summary Segment Exhibitors Listed Other Information Vehicle tech 718 exhibitors Includes advanced mobility Auto OEMs 9 companies BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lotus Technology, Mercedes-Benz, Togg, VinFast, VW Tier 1s 11+ companies Aptiv, Bosch, Continental, Denso, Hyundai Mobis, Forvia, Magna, Marell...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/02/02

CES 2024: Kia Concept PV5, Platform Beyond Vehicle business presented On January 8, Kia revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy at CES 2024, with the introduction of three Concept PV5 derivatives alongside the Concept PV7 and Concept PV1. Kia’s PBV offering will be built around a varied range of modular, customized vehicle types with a dedicated business system, integrating vehicles, software, and future technologies, including a Ro...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11

PV7 2027 Korea, Europe EV Length 5,270 (207.5) X Width 2,065 (81.3) X Height 2,120 (83.5), Wheelbase 3,390 (133.5) mm(in) A large dedicated PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle). Its concept model was displayed at the CES 2024. Others / Unclassified Kia, Hwaseong Van...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2023/09/05