Is an electrical Hyundai or Kia pickup on the way in which? Ford’s F-150 Lightning was not too long ago noticed with Korean check plates close to Hyundai’s facility, fueling hypothesis that an EV pickup could also be nearer than anticipated.
Ford’s F-150 Lightning caught testing close to Hyundai plant
Kia has already introduced plans to launch an electrical pickup. In 2022, Kia mentioned it might reveal two electrical pickups: one devoted mannequin and one other strategic one for rising markets.
Within the US, the place mid-size SUVs and vehicles dominate the market, Kia recommended “electrical variations of those fashions shall be produced domestically” beginning this 12 months. Kia started EV9 manufacturing at its Georgia plant in Might, its three-row electrical SUV.
In the meantime, though Hyundai confirmed it should reveal its first three-row electrical SUV, the IONIQ 9, later this 12 months, no plans for an EV truck have been introduced.
Kia is already teasing its first pickup, the Tasman, forward of its official debut later this 12 months. The truck will roll out in Korea, Australia, Africa, and the Center East within the first half of 2025, however Kia has not mentioned it should launch within the US.
Just like the EV9, Kia’s electrical pickup is anticipated to characteristic its revamped design theme with a brand new “Digital Tiger Face” grille.
The Hyundai or Kia electrical truck will seemingly be primarily based on the E-GMP platform. Kia’s three-row electrical SUV, primarily based on it, will get as much as 379 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque. It may tow as much as 5,000 lbs and dash from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds.
With the bigger 99.8 kWh battery, the EV9 will get as much as 304 miles vary. An electrical pickup would seemingly characteristic comparable specs.
Kia additionally plans to launch the EV9 GT with “huge energy” in January. With an AWD dual-motor system, the GT mannequin can hit 0 to 62 mph in 4 seconds. Will the electrical pickup pack the identical energy?
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In the meantime, after a report second quarter, Hyundai mentioned it should increase hybrid manufacturing to fill a short-term demand hole.
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