Kia, uncertainty about electricity and warranty: new hybrids are arriving

The decision announced by Kia during its annual Investor Day in Seoul by CEO Ho Sung Song follows similar choices made by other automakers.

That is, inhigh uncertainty associated with the electric vehicle marketinternational and volatile current and short-term needs, the version of hybrid models will be enhanced.

Kia EV, waiting for EV3

The range of electric models will be expanded as already announced in 2023, the Kia EV3 will arrive this year, on European markets between 2024 and 2025, along with the EV6 update, to continue the EV2, EV5. Then there will be no shortage of entry into the electric commercial vehicle business. The goal is to have 1.6 million electric vehicles sold by 2030, out of a total of 4.3 million. Total results that start from the 2024 target of 3.2 million Kias sold worldwide.

2030: electricity and hybrid goals

Electric, fully hybrid and plug-in, will account for 58% of the volume (2.48 million units) in 2030.. And it’s with Kia’s offer (here you can find models on the market used) hybrid electric vehicles that there is an announcement of the expansion of the offer.

From the six models on the list in 2024, the brand will introduce another innovation by 2026 and in 2028 will have a total of 9 hybrids. Global reviews, where currently, in Europe, Kia offers Ceed, Niro and Sportage with a hybrid system.

Uncertain question about electricity

“Although the long-term demand for electric vehicles is expected to remain unchanged until 2030, the rate of demand growth may vary in the short term. charge. , may affect the demand for electric vehicles”., describes the letter in which Kia outlined its future industrial strategies, financial goals and production localization. “To smoothly respond to market changes, Kia will ensure maximum flexibility across its range of models and plans to boost the hybrid car offering from 6 models in 2024 to 9 by 2028. Hybrid engine alternatives will be offered for the brand’s flagship models.”