Kia EV5: Kia has unveiled its plan to tackle the future of electric vehicles with its new EV5, which was showcased at its own EV Day for the first time. The South Korean automaker presented two new concept cars with the features of the Kia EV5 production version, which were previously introduced in concept form earlier this year. Kia also announced that the EV5 will be produced in China, although there is no mention of when production will actually start. The production-spec Kia EV5 is expected to be offered in standard trim and long-range trim options.
According to reports, the EV5 will be manufactured in China and Korea and will be available in three different variants: standard, long-range, and long-range AWD. The interior of the EV5 is based on a minimalist theme and features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a mixed-screen setup. It also comes with four massage modes, vehicle-to-load, three-zone climate control, recliner seats with an optional head-up display screen, and features such as remote parking assist, highway driving assist, and ADAS features.
In addition to the EV5, Kia has also revealed two new concept cars – the EV3 and EV4. While the first one is a compact SUV, the latter can be described to some extent as a sedan. Both cars feature interiors based on a minimalist theme, with the use of sustainable materials. The EV4 specifically features a “Mind Modes” feature that adjusts environmental lighting and animated ventilation patterns. It also has a “Peace Mode” that helps create a tranquil atmosphere with the help of digital graphics.
For the Indian market, Kia plans to introduce two India-specific EVs and is also studying the possibility of using “mycelium” – mushroom roots – to replace leather and other materials in the interiors of its cars.
Summery:
– Kia unveiled two new concept cars, EV3 and EV4, along with the production version of the EV5 at its EV Day event.
– The EV5 will be produced in China but the exact start of production has not been mentioned.
– The EV5 will come in standard and long-range trims, with the long-range variant featuring all-wheel drive and a larger battery pack.
– The EV5 is claimed to have a range of 530 km in the standard trim and 720 km in the long-range trim.
– The interior of the EV5 is based on a minimalist theme and features a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system along with other advanced features like massage modes, vehicle-to-load technology, and ADAS features.
– Kia also revealed plans to bring two India-specific EVs to the Indian market.
