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

Green Car Congress

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. Kia plans to launch ts flagship electric vehicle the EV9 in 2023.

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The Kia EV5 and its cool bench seat may never come to the US

Electrek

The Kia EV5 was first announced in concept form last month. Today, Kia is releasing more details on the production version at its EV Day event in Korea. Nearly everything on paper about the car sounds great: a boxy, mid-sized electric SUV designed to comfortably seat five with 330 miles of range and attractive pricing.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT

Clean Fleet Report

The Fastest Kia! The 2024 Kia EV6 GT is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy. An EV driver’s car Kia’s Performance EV Marketed as a performance crossover, the 2024 Kia EV6 GT is civil enough to handle all daily driving needs while at the same time being the fastest Kia ever. Check this out !

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. seconds in a few 0-60 miles per hour runs, which is not quick. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model.

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

Baua Electric

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. Kia’s CEO claimed the plant will drastically improve quality, with 95% of products passing quality tests during manufacturing.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. seconds in a few 0-60 mile per hour runs. The most eye-caching element from the side view is what Kia calls the Aero Blade. We clocked 10.8

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Sometimes the EPA is spot-on, but commonly we exceed its numbers by a few miles per gallon. But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. Adding electric miles. A fully charged battery will deliver 26 miles of all-electric driving. You had me at 46 MPG.

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