Kia reveals a slate of new EVs set to launch soon, including its first electric SDV and an SUV

Kia plans to expand its EV lineup to 14 models by 2030, including its first software-defined electric vehicle and a new entry-level SUV.

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Coming off its best first-quarter sales in company history, Kia unveiled its mid- to long-term business plan on Thursday to drive “exponential growth” over the next few years.

Kia aims to sell 4.13 million vehicles per year by 2030, up from roughly 3.14 million last year. During its 2026 CEO Investor Day on April 8, Kia announced several new vehicles it will launch by the end of the decade to boost demand.

The Korean automaker will expand its electric vehicle lineup to 14 models, aiming to reach 1 million in annual EV sales by 2030 and a 3.8% share of the global EV market.

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After a major rebrand in 2021, Kia’s global sales have grown by over 58%, and the company expects even greater growth over the next five years.

During the event, Kia’s president and CEO, Ho Sung Song, said that “Building on the achievements of innovation across all areas over the past five years —including brand, EVs, PBVs, and ESG — EVs, HEVs, autonomous driving, and robotics will serve as key drivers for Kia’s fastest growth to date.”

Starting this year, Kia is launching the EV2, which is now available to order in Europe, and the Syros EV in India. Kia also confirmed two new high-volume EVs, including its first B-segment hatchback (likely the EV1) and a crossover SUV, will join the lineup.

In Europe, Kia plans for EVs to account for 66% of sales by 2030 with a full lineup that includes the EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, three PBVs, a new C-segment electric SUV, and the company’s first “SDV B-segment hatchback,” which is expected to arrive as the EV1.

Kia expects to finish development of the electric SDV model by the end of 2027, which will offer Level 2+ autonomous driving on highways. In early 2029, it plans to expand to Level 2++, enabling it to operate in cities.

The new EV will borrow Hyundai’s SDV architecture (CODA), Pleos Connect infotainment system, and Gleo AI, in-vehicle Agenic AI.

In the US, Kia will focus on hybrids and extended-range electric vehicles. Kia plans to introduce a full-size SUV and a pickup truck, two of the biggest segments in the US. The Seltos will gain a hybrid variant in 2026, while Kia plans to introduce new Telluride HEV and EREV models.

In India, one of Kia’s core emerging markets, the company will offer eight electrified vehicles by the end of the decade, including the Syros EV, Sorento HEV, and Carnival HEV.

Kia confirmed it’s developing a new EV platform “to significantly enhance both product performance and cost competitiveness.” Although it didn’t reveal specifics, Kia said the new EV platform features an up to 40% increase in battery capacity and a 9% improvement in motor output. It will also feature Kia’s fifth-generation batteries, delivering up to 15% higher energy density, the company said.