The first out of seven EVs under the ‘Plan-S’ strategy.
It debuts the carmaker s new Opposites United design language.
Capable of doing around 500km in a single charge.
Battery pack can be topped up in 20 minutes.
The EV6 might not be launched in India.
Kia has previewed the EV6 ahead of its global debut later this month. It marks a host of firsts for the Korean carmaker. It’s the first model based on Kia’s new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP); it kickstarts Kia’s ‘Plan-S’ strategy which will see seven all-electric vehicles, and it’s also the first to follow Kia’s new ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy.
11 February 2021 11:11 am / 2 comments
Kia recently announced an update to its Plan S business strategy during its CEO Investor Day event on February 9, 2021, with company president and CEO Ho Sung Song on hand to provide the details.
“Kia is being reborn in 2021 with a new logo, new design, and new corporate name. Kia will transform into a brand that excites and inspires customers with innovative mobility experiences,” said Song.
The main highlight here is electrification, with Kia planning to have 11 new EVs in its line-up by 2026 – a year earlier than previously announced. From that figure, seven will be built on Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture, while the remaining four are based on existing internal combustion engine derivatives.
Kia updates its Plan S strategy, to unveil first purpose-built vehicle in 2022
Kia updates its Plan S strategy, to unveil first purpose-built vehicle in 2022
The updated strategy includes an annual sales target of 1.6 million units, out of which 40 percent of all sales will be made by eco-friendly vehicles such as EVs, HEVs and PHEVs.
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UPDATED: February 11, 2021 11:44 IST
The update to its mid- to long-term roadmap was presented by Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation.
HIGHLIGHTS
The updated strategy includes an annual sales target of 1.6 million units, out of which 40 percent of all sales will be made by eco-friendly vehicles such as EVs, HEVs and PHEVs.
Kia to complete 11-model EV lineup with 7 dedicated EVs by 2026; sell 1.6M eco-friendly vehicles annually by 2030
Kia has updated its Plan S strategy, underpinned by three core pillars: advancing electric vehicle (EV) transition; strengthening its purpose-built vehicle (PBV) business; and expanding future mobility services.
Advancing EV transition. By 2030, EVs, HEVs and PHEVs will make up 40% of all sales for Kia, with an annual sales target of 1.6 million units. As part of this, Kia aims to grow EV sales to 880,000 units in 2030 and become a top global seller.
Starting with the launch of its first dedicated EV later this year, Kia will strengthen its EV lineup by 2026 with 11 new models seven dedicated EVs built on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) architecture, and 4 based on existing ICE derivatives.