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Kia Motors to launch 7 new BEVs by 2027; BEVs to account for 25% of Kia global vehicle sales by 2029

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors Corporation previewed its global electric vehicle (EV) business strategy; the brand will launch seven new dedicated BEVs by 2027 across several vehicle segments. Kia also released an early sketch of several of the brand’s future dedicated Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). —Ho Sung Song.

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Kia EV5 medium SUV revealed, could be here in 2024

EV Central

Kia has staged the surprise reveal of a medium-sized electric SUV dubbed the Concept EV5. Rolled out at the brand’s Chinese EV Day, it comes just days after the production version of the large Kia EV9 SUV was revealed. The exterior of the EV5 features a new version of Kia’s Digital Tiger Face and Star Map lighting.

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Kia surprisingly tops Hyundai in market value with affordable EVs rolling out

Baua Electric

For the first time since 2001, Kia surpassed Hyundai in market value with new affordable EVs rolling out this year. Kia is now South Korea’s fifth most-valued stock at $31 billion (41.3 Kia surpasses Hyundai in market value Hyundai, which saved Kia from bankruptcy in 1998, owns around a third of the South Korean automaker.

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MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia

EV Central

Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. Known as the IM Motors LS6 in China, the medium SUV with up to 579kW/800Nm, a 252km/h top speed and a 3.5 They too have now been pushed back behind the LS6 or scratched for Australia.

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

The Kia EV9 is Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024. With tougher sourcing rules for battery components and critical minerals, plus a new “foreign entity of concern” clause—the China filter—some American-built EVs will earn a place back on the list later in the year but others may have a harder time of it.

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Jeep is launching a $25,000 EV in the US ‘very soon’ to revamp the rugged SUV brand

Baua Electric

The comments come as Chinese rivals, like BYD, are already launching extremely low-priced EVs like its new Seagull , starting at $9,700 (69,800 yuan) in China. Others, like Kia, have announced an entire lineup of affordable EVs. Others, like Kia, have announced an entire lineup of affordable EVs. Let us know in the comments.

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What Kind of Cars Do Women Actually Want?

The Truth About Cars

On International Women’s Day, the Kia EV9 was announced as the “Supreme Winner” of the Women's Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY) 2024. However, saying that this is the vehicle women most desire — let alone are willing to spend money buying — is probably a stretch. The Kia EV9 is truly a game-changer for electric vehicles.