Category: kia

Kia’s future EVs will sport extra-fast 800V charging

[ad_1] Super-speedy 800V charging won’t just be reserved for luxury EVs in the near future. As part of a roadmap outlining its next wave of electrification, Kia has revealed (via Autoblog) that some of its upcoming EVs will boast an 800V charging capacity — and not just in the high-end models. Instead, the architecture will […]

Kia will release a production version of its Imagine EV in 2021

[ad_1] The Korean automaker is also poised to roll out an EV-only architecture it’ll share with its sibling brand Hyundai. That should deliver faster and longer-ranged cars than existing models like the Niro EV and Soul EV. In the interview, Herrera mentioned that Kia would have a hydrogen fuel cell car by late 2020 or […]

Hyundai’s electric scooter prototype is built for ‘last mile’ rides

[ad_1] The new version includes some functional tweaks. It moves from front-wheel to rear-wheel drive to improve stability, and suspension at the front should provide a less jarring experience on bumpy surfaces. There’s also talk of adding a regenerative braking system that could add another 7 percent (about 0.9 miles) to the range. Hyundai hasn’t […]

Kia made a tiny Faraday cage to protect your wireless key from thieves

[ad_1] The case is available for £10 (slightly under $13) both during the transfer process for both new and existing Kia owners. Before you ask: yes, Kia is fully aware that this isn’t an ideal situation. It’s promising that future wireless key fobs are “as close to impervious to attack as possible” through technologies like […]

The Kia Niro EV is relentlessly sensible

[ad_1] For the average person looking to buy an electrified vehicle, Kia and Hyundai have become solid options. The Hyundai Kona EV is an outstanding crossover and the upcoming Kia Soul EV puts a lot of fun and storage space into a small package. But it’s the Kia Niro EV that bests them both. It’s […]

Kia crammed a lot of range and tech into its Soul EV

[ad_1] What’s nice is that on the tech front, Kia has followed in Hyundai’s footsteps by offering ADAS (Advanced Drivers Assistance System) standard on the Soul EV. No matter which trim level you get, it comes with adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist. While driving in Seoul’s morning traffic, the system had no problem tracking […]

Kia goes wild with displays on its ‘Imagine’ concept EV

[ad_1] Outside, the EV’s most notable features are its bulging fenders, rounded one-piece bubble roof/windshield, suicide rear doors, very stubby nose, high-mounted turn signals and fresh take on the company’s ‘tiger nose’ grille. With smooth curving top line, it was designed to be as aerodynamically slick as possible. Kia didn’t say much about the motor […]