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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

Baua Electric

Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Meanwhile, Kia has bigger (or, smaller and more affordable) plans.

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Uber offers discounted Kia EVs to drivers in Europe

Teslarati

Uber is offering discounted Kia electric vehicles (EVs) to European drivers to reach zero-emission mobility in the EU by 2030. The ride-hailing service hopes the Kia EV discounts will encourage Uber drivers to upgrade to electric vehicles. The Kia tie-up includes electric vehicles like the e-Niro and the e-Soul.

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Kelley Blue Book finds average EV price in US down 5.4% in January due to Tesla price cuts

Green Car Congress

The average transaction price (ATP) of a new vehicle in the US declined slightly in January 2023 to $49,388, a decrease of 0.6% ($310) from December’s record high and up 5.9% ($2,768) from levels one year earlier. The average price paid for a new EV decreased in January by $3,363 (down 5.4%) compared to December. year over year.

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Kia EV9 sales to reach 50,000 within its first year of launching with strong overseas demand

Baua Electric

Despite talk of an electric vehicle “slowdown,” Kia EV9 sales are surging. Kia EV9 sales are surging in its first year on the market After officially unveiling its first three-row electric SUV in March 2023, Kia kicked off EV9 deliveries in Korea last June. The sources said Kia has been selling 2,000 to 3,000 EV9s a month.

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Kia confirms EV9 GT is launching in January with enormous power

Baua Electric

After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already seeing strong demand, the EV9 is set to gain a high-performance GT version. Kia confirmed the EV9 GT will launch in January with “enormous power” and other upgrades. Kia EV9 set for the GT treatment Kia launched its flagship EV9 in Korea last June.

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Why Tesla competitors will need more than affordability to take EV pioneer’s crown

Teslarati

In an attempt to catch Tesla, who has been recognized as the industry leader, car companies have tried all strategies, including undercutting pricing, but they’ll need much more than that to catch up. Tesla’s most affordable vehicle is the Rear-Wheel Drive Model 3, which starts at $42,990 before incentives.

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Interview: Jenny Chang, Kia Seltos Product Manager

Clean Fleet Report

Seltos — the Gateway to Kia. Kia pulled the sheet off the updated 2024 Seltos at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show. A big change for Kia’s entry-level model. CFR : What is the importance of the Seltos to Kia? Kia : The Seltos is extremely important as it serves as a gateway vehicle to our brand.

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