- Hyundai Motor Group is having a banner yr for EV gross sales development.
- It is obtained two huge product reveals coming: The three-row Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the compact Kia EV4.
- A brand new report suggests the Ioniq 9 will bow this fall, with the EV4 arriving subsequent spring.
Electrical automobile gross sales could also be up and down this yr, however the Hyundai Motor Group is pushing ahead with its EV plans. We already know that a few of HMG’s upcoming fashions embrace the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and the Kia EV4. Now Korean publication Newsis, citing trade sources, is reporting that manufacturing model of the Ioniq 9 might debut on the Los Angeles Auto Present (Nov 22-Dec 1) later this yr. The report says the EV4 may arrive subsequent spring.
HMG was the second best-selling electrical automobile model within the U.S. behind Tesla within the second quarter of this yr. It posted excellent 74% year-over-year EV gross sales development on the again of its profitable E-GMP-based fashions just like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and the Kia EV6 and the EV9. Now the Korean automaker is trying to its upcoming fashions to additional strengthen its already sturdy line-up of EVs.
It was extensively anticipated that Hyundai’s equal to the Kia EV9 can be named the Ioniq 7, after the automaker showcased the “Seven Idea” again in 2021. However the automaker later modified that identify to Ioniq 9, probably turning it right into a flagship and opening up room for smaller Ioniq 7 or Ioniq 8 fashions in numerous segments. It is anticipated to trip on the identical E-GMP platform, provide three rows of seating and related powertrain choices because the EV9. The Korean outlet studies that Hyundai has been testing this mannequin since March and is presently conducting remaining high quality inspections.
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Over at Kia, there is a high-riding four-door electrical mannequin within the pipeline. The automaker launched pictures of the EV4 idea final yr and it is arduous to inform if it is a hatchback, sedan or a mixture of each. The press pictures showcase a extra angular fastback-esque model of the EV6 that Kia is looking an “solely new sort of EV sedan.” Newsis studies that it will likely be positioned above the inexpensive EV3 hatchback—on sale in Korea and anticipated to reach within the U.S. subsequent yr—and have related powertrain and battery choices.
The EV3 is already a smash hit on its residence turf. It amassed over 10,000 reservations in lower than a month after its launch. Firm executives have labeled it a “recreation changer.” Kia additionally bought a report variety of EVs within the U.S. within the first six months of this yr on the again of a largely optimistic reception to the three-row EV9.
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Now Hyundai will hope to copy that success for the newer and possibily fancier Ioniq 9. Native meeting of the seven-seater on the beneath development “Meta Plant” outdoors Atlanta, Georgia also needs to assist the automaker obtain that objective. It should hopefully qualify for the federal tax credit score when it arrives. As extra particulars floor, we’ll hold you within the loop.
