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Kia to add OTA performance boost in Australia

EV Central

Kia will soon join EV specialists Tesla and Polestar in offering over-the-air (OTA) performance boosts for its electric vehicle range. The boost will become available when the second phase of the new Kia Connect telematics system rolls out OTA and features on demand in about 12 months. 2022 Kia Niro EV. 2022 Kia Niro EV.

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Kia has a plan to guarantee EV resale value overseas, like the EV6 and EV9

Electrek

Kia plans to fight falling EV resale prices in Australia with a new guaranteed future value program. New electric models, including the EV6 and Kia EV9 , will be part of the plan.

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Kia to launch new Carens EV, two other mass-market EVs in India

Baua Electric

Kia recently revealed plans to launch three new EVs in the region, including a new Carens EV. Kia to launch new low-cost models, including Carens EV During its recent CEO Investor Day , Kia unveiled its new roadmap to becoming an electrification leader. They are part of a wide-ranging electric car line-up.

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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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Look out BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y? Subaru Solterra order books to finally open as Toyota bZ4X twin arrives in Australia

EV Central

The order books for the delayed Subaru Solterra will finally open in October, with the Japanese brand promising its first electric vehicle will be on sale in Australia before the end of the year. In fact, at least one prototype vehicle has already arrived in Australia. That should produce a sprint to 100km/h in a brisk enough 6.9

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Sorry, Cybertruck: Kia’s electric ute confirmed as EV pick-up truck wars heat up

EV Central

Kia’s diesel-powered dual-cab, the Tasman, won’t be the only ute offering from the Korean brand, with executives confirming it will be followed by an all-electric pickup in Australia. The post Sorry, Cybertruck: Kia’s electric ute confirmed as EV pick-up truck wars heat up appeared first on EV Central.

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