Kia is preparing to launch seven new electric vehicles by 2027 as part of its “Plan S” strategy. “The biggest news is that Kia will launch the first of its next-generation electric vehicles during spring this year,” said Auto Express. “It’ll be based on the company’s all-new E-GMP electric underpinnings, which will provide a maximum claimed range of more than 300 miles and charge times of ‘less than 20 minutes.’” (Source: Auto Express) Read the original article…
Todd Phillips is the editorial director of Universus Media Group Inc. and the editor of Canadian auto dealer magazine. Todd can be reached at tphillips@universusmedia.com.
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