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Kia details EV5 and previews affordable EVs, none yet US-bound

Green Car Reports

Kia on Thursday hosted its first Kia EV Day outside of Seoul, where the South Korean company shared specifications on its EV5 electric compact crossover, which was revealed in August, and unveiled two electric concept vehicles.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

Baua Electric

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

Baua Electric

Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia EV3 and EV4 prep for production following first EV plant upgrade

Electrek

The new affordable Kia EV3 and EV4 models are ready for production following the brand’s first EV plant upgrade. Once up and running, the site will exclusively build EVs, including Kia’s new entry-level models.

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Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024

The Truth About Cars

Kia recently announced plans to develop new hybrid and plug-in hybrid models to help it cope with wavering EV demand, but that hasn’t stopped the automaker’s trudge toward full electrification. In fact, Kia’s CEO said the company was pushing forward with plans to release an affordable electric car called the EV3.

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Hyundai & Kia Most Likely to Fill “Tesla Model C” Hole — Readers Chime In!

CleanTechnica EVs

Earlier today, I ran with an idea someone on our team proposed: I explored the question of which automaker would produce the “Model 2/C” if it’s true Tesla isn’t going forward with this product. Who is most likely to produce a very high selling, affordable electric car globally that’s basically.

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Kia is reviving its affordable mini Ray EV, Korea’s first electric car

Electrek

Korea’s first all-electric production car is due for a resurrection. Kia is set to revive the Ray EV next month, an entry-level minicar, to meet the growing demand for affordable electric cars. more… The post Kia is reviving its affordable mini Ray EV, Korea’s first electric car appeared first on Electrek.