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February 13, 2024

China or South Korea for first EV5?

February 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
China or South Korea for first EV5?

The showroom-bound models are still months away, but a trial example of Kia’s next electric has landed for testing.

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February 13, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald, electric, China, South Korea
December 12, 2023

Next Kia here first to come from China?

December 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Next Kia here first to come from China?

Sourcing EV5 from new plant conceivably means faster delivery, less cost.

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December 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Kia NZ, China, South Korea, E-GMP, Hyundai Group
October 12, 2023

Kia EV show a triple treat

October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV show a triple treat

Kia EV Day puts spotlight on two small electrics aimed at budget buyers and a larger SUV.

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October 12, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV3, EV4, EV5, Kia NZ, concepts, SUV, Kia EV Day
October 10, 2023

EV9 in limbo until paperwork pickle sorted

October 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EV9 in limbo until paperwork pickle sorted

Kia’s biggest, most extravagant electric car has landed - but it’s not going anywhere just yet.

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October 10, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, E-GMP, Kia NZ, Waka Kotahi
August 27, 2023

Electric age Sportage shown

August 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Electric age Sportage shown

EV5’s local chances unclear - so far China only confirmed customer.

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August 27, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV5, Sportage, Kia NZ, E-GMP, Hyundai, EV9
August 23, 2023

EV9 seven figure in price and seat count

August 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EV9 seven figure in price and seat count

The electric equivalent of the erstwhile Carnival is a much more expensive ride and allows for one fewer occupant.

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August 23, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Kia NZ, E-GMP, Hyundai, Ioniq 7
July 26, 2023

Sorento update brings new look

July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Sorento update brings new look

Whereas Hyundai’s sister ship is coming with a whole new body, Kia’s car limits to front, rear and interior refreshen.

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July 26, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Sorento, SUV, Hyundai, Santa Fe, Kia NZ
March 15, 2023

Kia’s EV9 unveiled – it’s a big number

March 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s EV9 unveiled – it’s a big number

 Battery-fed three-row sports utility features swank swivel seating in second row.

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March 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Kia NZ, Hyundai, Ioniq 7, EV6
March 07, 2023

EV6 GT here – and first lot is gone

March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
EV6 GT here – and first lot is gone

Kia’s electric hotshot seems to be outpacing order book

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March 07, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6 GT, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ
January 11, 2023

Kia’s electric MPV in final testing

January 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Kia’s electric MPV in final testing

Seoul-shared images of EV9 confirm it’s set to be a big thing.

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January 11, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV9, Concept EV9, Namyang, Kia NZ
August 25, 2022

Stomping EV6 GT a $140k buy-in

August 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Stomping EV6 GT a $140k buy-in

Kia’s new performance flagship priced now, here in early 2023.

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August 25, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6 GT, Kia NZ, GT
August 04, 2022

Niro Plus to join Kia choices

August 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Niro Plus to join Kia choices

Enlarged version of original generation, in hybrid and full electric, to arrive next month.

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August 04, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Niro EV, Niro Plus, Niro hybrid, Kia NZ, Todd McDonald
July 27, 2022

Australian touch to EV6 GT set-up

July 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Australian touch to EV6 GT set-up

Kia’s incoming performance electric has undergone suspension finetune at the neighbour’s

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July 27, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia New Zealand, EV6 GT, Graeme Gambould
July 19, 2022

Niro model choices outlined

July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Niro model choices outlined

Pricing adjustments feature across broader product span

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July 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Niro, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric vehicle
June 21, 2022

EV6 price adjustment fuels Niro conjecture

June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
 EV6 price adjustment fuels Niro conjecture

Kia here remains tight-lipped about second-generation electric and hybrid compact.

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June 21, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Nio, Kia NZ, PHEV, EV, Clean Car
June 20, 2022

$5000 price lift for EV6

June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
$5000 price lift for EV6

Popular long-range base model loses Clean Car eligibility.

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June 20, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5, Tesla Model 3, Kia NZ
June 07, 2022

Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Roll call for Hyundai, Kia electrics

Software fix will keep Ioniq 5 and EV6 in place when in Park.

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June 07, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
Hyundai, KIA
Ioniq 5, EV6, recall, Kia NZ, Hyundai NZ
March 30, 2022

Rear-drive EV6s in rebate zone

March 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Rear-drive EV6s in rebate zone

Sub-$80k push with standard and big battery entry versions of Kia’s new EV lower the starting point for E-GMP enjoyment.

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March 30, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Kia NZ, E-GMP, Hyundai NZ, Ioniq 5
January 19, 2022

Kia EV6 here in four versions

January 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman
Kia EV6 here in four versions

Kia reiterates claim of superior range over Hyundai equivalent

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January 19, 2022/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
EV6, Ioniq 5, Kia NZ, Niro
December 14, 2021

End of the road for Stinger, diesel Sorento

December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman
End of the road for Stinger, diesel Sorento

Plan S is a push toward sustainability – but it also means sacrifice in the local Kia line-up.

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December 14, 2021/ Richard Bosselman/
KIA
Stinger, Sorento, Plan S, EV6, Todd McDonald, Kia NZ
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