Automakers have completed their work to introduce their new models at the Chengdu Motor Show event to be held in China next month. According to the leaked information, Kia will appear in front of users with the compact electric SUV model EV5, which targets the Tesla Model Y.
Kia EV5 model will have a price tag of $ 40 thousand
Just one week after unveiling the flagship EV9, Kia unveiled its new EV5 electric SUV concept model in March, expanding into new segments. Compared to previous generations, Kia’s unique design has sharper lines, a strong stance and modern upgrades.
Karim Habib, Vice President and President of the Kia Global Design Center, said, “The EV5 model is designed to inspire our customers on every journey while delivering sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions.” said. While the production version will likely look different inside with a more realistic setup, the exterior is predicted to be similar, as other concepts that went into production have shown.
According to a new report from The Korean Car Blog, the EV5 will be unveiled at the annual Chengdu Motor Show in China next month. The report states that Kia has confirmed that the price of the new model will start at $ 40 thousand.
According to the sources, the EV5 will be built on the 400V system instead of the 800V used in other Hyundai Motor Group EVs running on the E-GMP platform. In this way, Kia can offer its new model at a lower price.
The base version will have larger battery capacity than the current Kia EV6 (77.4kWh), reaching 82 kWh. The long-range model is expected to have a range of more than 600 km (372 miles).
The Kia EV5 targets Tesla’s Model Y directly. The Model Y starts at $37,000 in China with a CLTC range of 545 km. The long-range Model Y, which offers a range of 645 km, has a price tag of 44 thousand dollars.
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