Kia has released a pair of concepts which could point towards future models from the Korean brand.
Things kick off with the EV3, which is a compact model similar in size to the current Soul model. However, its exterior design follows closely that of the larger EV9, with distinctive slim headlights and the latest interpretation of Kia’s ‘Tiger Face’ front end.
The larger EV4 uses other ‘green’ processes too, including using natural dyes on 100 per cent recycled cotton and hand-woven fabric stripes for the storage area and dashboard. The EV4 also adopts a saloon bodystyle – shunning the wider trend for more SUVs – with a heavily raked bonnet and headlights which are pushed right to the edges of the car. Much like the EV3, the interior has been designed to be as spacious as possible.
Kia has also confirmed the new EV5 SUV for production. It’s the third dedicated electric car to enter the firm’s range, sitting atop its E-GMP platform. Three versions will be available – standard, long-range and long-range with all-wheel-drive. The regular model with a 64kWh battery is expected to deliver up to 320 miles of range, while the larger 88kWh battery model could return up to 447 miles. With the all-wheel-drive version, Kia is targeting a range of up to 403 miles. It’s expected to arrive in the UK in 2025.
