Kia unveiled two new small vehicles for 2027 at the New York Auto Show: the all-electric EV3 SUV and a hybrid version of the Seltos. The EV3 features a 58.3 kWh battery with estimated 220-mile range and uses Kia's E-GMP platform with native NACS charging support. These releases represent Kia's response to consumer demand for more affordable, smaller vehicle options in the EV and hybrid markets.
Background
The automotive industry is shifting toward electrification while facing consumer demand for more affordable, smaller vehicle options beyond large SUVs. Kia and Hyundai have been developing their E-GMP platform for electric vehicles.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Apr 1, 2026 at 11:20 PM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10