Electric Shock! Kia to launch 15 EVs in next three years as it doubles down on electrified vehicles

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Kia is focusing on promoting the Tasman ute in Australia, but globally, the brand plans to introduce 15 new EVs by 2027 and six new hybrids in 2024. At its Investor Day, Kia announced that six EVs will arrive by 2026, with the EV3 expected this year followed by the EV2, EV4, and EV5. The EV2 is the only upcoming model that hasn’t been previewed. Kia will also launch two PBV vans, PV5 and PV7, by 2027. Updates are planned for the EV6, set to be overhauled in Q2, with an EV6 GT to follow. Kia aims to expand its GT family with the introduction of the EV9 GT in January 2025. Additionally, Kia will introduce more hybrids to address the decline in EVs in major markets. By 2030, Kia plans to produce 1.6 million electric vehicles out of 4.3 million globally, including 250,000 PBV vans.

Brands mentioned: Kia, Renault, BYD, Hyundai