Kia is going to develop more Hybrid models due to low EV demand. This new EV3 is probably not going to be available in the USA, possibly not Canada either.
I've been seeing a few EV9s aroundm they are really quite big and quite nice, have also seen one of the new Hyundai Sante Fe's also very big, going after the Range Rover look.
Kia Plans to Release Smaller, More Affordable EV3 By the End of 2024
by Chris Teague
Published: April 16th, 2024
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.
Ho Sung Song said that the car, based on the EV3 Concept, would go on sale before the end of 2024. The new model will join several hybrids also in development, along with at least on South Korea-only model expected to debut at the same time as the EV3. Kia hasn’t detailed the car’s styling or specs, but we know it will use a less expensive electrical architecture than the automaker’s larger EV6 and EV9 models. That should help keep costs in the low $30,000 range, a significant departure from most EVs, which are notably more expensive.
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https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/ca...-2024-44506372
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the EV5 is said to be coming to Canada, but will not be available in the USA apparently.
Check Out The New Kia EV5 From Every Angle As Global Exports Begin
Australia and Thailand are set to be the first global markets to receive the China-made Kia EV5 with sales to start in June
- Kia’s first China-made car arrives in Australia in June offering a compact and affordable alternative to the EV9.
- The EV5 is anticipated to be priced competitively below the Tesla Model Y, with an expected starting price well under AU$70,000 (US$46,000).
- A flagship GT-Line model will launch before the end of the year.
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https://www.carscoops.com/2024/04/20...unch-in-sight/