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CEO: Kia ‘definitely’ needs smaller, even more affordable EV to slot below EV2

Kia holds a press conference for EVs.
At Kia EV Day, the South Korean carmaker said it will broaden its lineup and dip into more affordable, mass-market segments with the EV2 crossover and a subcompact EV4 sedan and hatchback, as well as a PV5 all-electric people and cargo moving van. (HANS GREIMEL/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)
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Hans Greimel
March 03, 2025 08:05 AM
Kia holds a press conference for EVs.
At Kia EV Day held Feb. 24, 2025, the South Korean carmaker said it will broaden its lineup and dip into more affordable, mass-market segments with the EV2 crossover and a subcompact EV4 sedan and hatchback, as well as a PV5 all-electric people and cargo moving van. (HANS GREIMEL/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

TARRAGONA, Spain — Kia, fresh off the heels of unveiling its pint-sized EV2 crossover, said it is planning an even smaller, more affordable entry electric vehicle to turbocharge EV sales growth.

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