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Second-generation Kia Niro debuts in hybrid, PHEV and EV variants

Green Car Congress

The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). All Niro models are front-wheel-drive. Targeted AER for the Niro EV is 253 miles.

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Kia targeting annual sales of 1.2M BEVs by 2030; 14 BEV models by 2027 including two electric pickup trucks

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Kia Corporation described its roadmap to 2030 at the company’s 2022 CEO Investor Day virtual event. The roadmap builds on Kia’s successful Plan S strategy first announced in 2020. Kia also announced its four key business targets for 2030. The aim is to achieve 4 million units in 2030, a 27% increase from Kia’s target for 2022.

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Electrify America, Kia Motors America offer DC fast charging plan for Kia Niro EV drivers

Green Car Congress

Electrify America announced an agreement with Kia Motors America to offer Kia Select, a new charging program with optimized pricing for the Kia Niro electric vehicle (EV) model on Electrify America’s direct current (DC) fast charging network. The program also waives session fees and has no subscription fees for participants.

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

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South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?

Green Car Reports

Kia on Tuesday confirmed that a production version of its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it did not discuss United States launch timing. Kia America could not confirm to Green Car Reports either a U.S.

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Kia EV9 To Sell For $54,900 In US, Get Plug&Charge In Europe

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Kia recently made two important announcements about the EV9. United States pricing has been announced, and the EV9 will be the first vehicle to get plug & charge capability in Europe, followed by other Kia vehicles. EV9 US Pricing Announced Kia America just announced the […]

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LG Energy Solutions & Hyundai team up for battery plant in the United States

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LG Energy Solutions (LGES) and Hyundai teamed up to build a battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States. manufacturing facilities producing Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV models. Hyundai will launch 31 EV models from its brands, including Kia and Genesis, to reach its goal. based battery plant.