KIA has thrown itself headlong into electric mobility with the announcement of an unprecedented strategy for the automaker. It is the “KIA Sustainability Movement” plan, unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week, which will set the brand’s course for years to come.
During the event, KIA offered a first image of its future electric vehicles. This range will be composed of 11 vehicles by 2026, and will sit on the E-GMP platform already presented by the Korean firm during the launch of the EV6.
The automotive giant will present next year the large SUV that will be the key to the EV9, of which the first glimpses were already revealed when it was unveiled as a concept model.
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KIA said that the design of the car was inspired by nature. In addition, for its manufacturing it was based on circular economy principles and used recycled materials developed from ocean waste, which pose a serious threat to the marine ecosystem.
This aspect of the prototype is related to the fact that the Korean brand announced that it will soon start collaborating with “The Ocean Cleanup”, a non-profit organization which developed a specific technology to remove plastic from the oceans that they call interceptors.
KIA will provide material support for the construction of this innovation and will use the plastic waste collected during the cleaning process to manufacture its vehicles.
Other Models
In the midst of KIA’s sustainable proposal, three more aerodynamically cut cars are expected to arrive. It is presumed that these will be composed of a four-door sedan to compete with the Tesla Model 3. It is also speculated that the company will present a larger electric car to replace the KIA Stinger, a model that will gradually give up space within the range.
Within the ambitious plan would also come a hatchback with sporty aspirations, a prototype that would take the same concept presented by the EV6 and taking them a step further by offering a much more sporty and passionate image.
Finally, the Koreans are also currently immersed in hydrogen fuel cell technology development, which they hope to bring to market with a new model in 2028.
Written by I Jhonattan González
