An all-electric model of the Kia Carens MPV-cross-SUV is within the works and might be manufactured in India earlier than being exported world wide. This new mannequin is tipped to launch within the second half of 2025.

The Carens is presently in its fourth technology in India and was totally up to date again in 2021 utilizing the platform of the Seltos. During a latest investor day in Korea, Kia president and chief government Ho Sung Song stated the Indian market will obtain three EVs and one in every of them might be an electrical model of the Carens.

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Financial Express understands the Carens EV will solely be obtainable from mid-trim onwards, which means will probably be positioned as a barely extra premium various to base ICE fashions. It will also be anticipated to be outfitted with a number of security options, together with Level 2 driver-assistance programs.

This new mannequin will function a direct rival to the likes of the Hyundai Creta EV, Honda Elevate EV, Tata Curvv EV, and Maruti eVX. Prices for the ICE Carens begin at Rs 10.50 lakh (~$12,600) and Rs 19.67 lakh (~$23,600) and the Carens EV might begin at across the Rs 25 lakh mark (~$30,000).

Little else is understood concerning the second region-specific EV that Kia has confirmed for the Indian market. It too could also be an SUV that will debut in 2025. The third EV hitting the native market is the EV9, set to debut later this 12 months.

Speaking about Kia’s international plans throughout the identical occasion, the Korean carmaker’s chief government highlighted the EV3 and EV4 as two of a very powerful new fashions it’s going to introduce this 12 months. Updates are additionally being readied for the EV6, K8, and Sportage.

Kia is pushing for electrified automobiles to account for 58% of its international gross sales in 2030, equaling 2.48 million items.