EV8 should show everyone

Kia is currently doing everything right when it comes to electric cars. The Koreans have made a dream start with the EV6. EV9 should complete the above offer. There’s still plenty of room in between – and Kia seems to want to fill it with a real banger: the electric Stinger called the EV8.

Kia Stinger goes electric: What we know about the EV8

The Come on The Stinger is not one of the most popular models in this country – and rightly so. Because the coupe has a lot to offer. In the land of BMW and Mercedes, it has not been easy for Kia to assert itself since its market launch in 2017. Just over 4,000 have been sold. Dem Electro-Stingerwhich is now leaked, However, success can be achieved.

This is mainly due to poor performance data that is already emerging:

• Two engines: 200 kW front wheel drive, 250 kW rear engine
• System output of 450 kW
• 113.2 kWh battery
• Distance between 700 and 800 km

The leaked information about the EV8 comes from a production plan from Kia, which is said to have been obtained by “The Korean Car Blog” (via Electrek) Accordingly, the electric car is currently under local code name GT1 guided. This title also shows a strong example. However, it will appear under the name EV8, which matches the previous name.

The EV8 will replace two previous models: the Kia Stinger, a performance-oriented sports coupe, and the K9, a luxury sedan. Compared to the latter, the EV8 is perhaps a small step back. Kia customers who want more luxury will find ample alternatives with the Genesis brand.

According to current information, the new EV8 will be Kia’s first electric car in the new eM platform of the Hyundai Group. Compared to current electric models, this should be for up to 50 percent of the long range to care

Kia’s electric cars have been well received from day one:

Car of the Year 2022: This is the Kia EV6 electric SUV

Expected quality for the Kia EV8: Even Mercedes can do it

And one so far the largest electric vehicle battery in the Hyundai Group The EV8 also has the potential to be a true long-distance runner. So far, the first place goes to the EV9, which has a 99.8 kWh battery installed. With the expected 800 V charging technology, even such large energy storage units at powerful charging stations are ready to be reused relatively quickly.

If Kia brings the EV8 to the market as a successor to the Stinger, as has now been leaked, the Koreans may even be in the forefront. Mercedes EQS and more than 750 km WLTP put in the shade. The start of EV8 production is planned It is expected in 2026.