Kia reveals EV3 with up to 320 miles of estimated range

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Kia has taken the wraps off the 2027 EV3 for North America, adding a new entry point to its electric lineup beneath the Kia EV6 and Kia EV9. The compact electric crossover is positioned as a smaller, more accessible option, with a focus on range, technology, and day-to-day usability rather than outright performance or size. … Read more

The 2027 Kia Seltos gets a hybrid powertrain and Kia’s first e-AWD system on a hybrid SUV

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Kia America took the wraps off the second-generation 2027 Seltos at the 2026 New York International Auto Show on April 1, and while the redesigned small SUV brings a longer wheelbase, more interior space, and updated technology across the board, the most notable addition to the lineup is a hybrid powertrain — the first ever … Read more

Kia’s hybrid sales jumped 73 percent in Q1 2026, but its dedicated EVs are down sharply year-over-year

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Kia America’s hybrid and electrified vehicles set first-quarter sales records in Q1 2026, the company reported on March 31, though a closer look at the numbers shows the growth was led almost entirely by hybrid models, while sales of the brand’s two battery-electric vehicles declined substantially from the same period a year ago. Kia sold … Read more

Kia expands Telluride lineup with hybrid model and updated features

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Kia has introduced the second-generation Telluride, marking the first time the three-row SUV will be offered with a hybrid powertrain. The 2027 Telluride Hybrid is scheduled to go on sale in the United States in the first quarter of 2026 and will be assembled at Kia’s manufacturing facility in West Point, Georgia. The latest version … Read more

Plug & Charge to simplify EV charging for Kia drivers

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Kia America has announced the introduction of a new charging feature called Plug & Charge, which is designed to simplify the public charging process for electric vehicle owners. The technology will be available through Kia Charge Pass and is integrated into the company’s connected vehicle platform. It enables automatic vehicle authentication and billing at compatible … Read more