Kia debuted its EV4 in Spain on Mobday, unveiling its first ever electric sedan with the longest range of its lineup, as it gears up to take on the dominant Tesla Model 3.
Kia is confident that it can beat Chinese automakers despite a lack of price competitiveness on the back of its quality and service, CEO Song Ho-sung said at EV Day in Spain on Monday.
Kia revealed the EV4, its first electric saloon, featuring a sporty design and coupe-like roofline.
Kia released teaser images of the new EV4, PV5 and EV2 concept slated to debut at the automaker's EV Day event in Tarragona, Spain on Feb. 27.
Kia completed construction of its first-ever EV-dedicated plant in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi, on Friday, as the automaker accelerates its electrification journey despite the ongoing EV sales slowdown.
Next year, the Korean market will offer more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) under 40 million won ($30,863) from big names like Hyundai, Kia, and Volvo.
Kia plans to expand its lineup of affordable EVs with the introduction of the EV3 and EV4 next year, following the recent unveiling of the EV5. The automaker aims to address the barriers of high prices and limited charging infrastructure.
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