Kia EV6 News in Malaysia

At Kia EV Day event in Korea, the company unveiled the production-ready Kia EV5 electric SUV that joins the existing EV lineup, which are the EV6 and EV9. These models are built on the Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP). The Kia EV5 adopts the 'Opposites United' design language, emphasising a contrast between sharp, aggressive lines in the fender flares and clean, simple sides. The low beltline is designed to enhance visibility and maximises the impression of space. Kia’s aim was to create

Shaun

Nov 2, 2023

The Hyundai Motor Group has recently submitted to the Korean intellectual property protection office a trademark registration for the term ‘Hypercasting,’ for use by both its namesake Hyundai brand as well as Kia. The trademark was submitted under the category of light metal fabrication, metal heat treatment, metal casting, and pressure casting. As its name implies, Hypercasting refers to Korea’s interpretation of the aluminum die-casting technology used to make vehicle body, popularized by Tesl

Hans

Sep 13, 2023

Kia dealers have notified customers that prices of the 2023 Kia EV6 is now RM 19k more expensive, starting from RM 319,668 for the sole all-wheel drive GT-Line variant in Malaysia. The imported (CBU, from Korea) Kia EV6 GT-Line was first launched in Malaysia in July 2022, at the price of RM 300,668. There is no change in specifications. The 5-seater electric SUV is still powered by a 77.4 kWh battery, making 325 PS / 605 Nm, with a 506 km range (WLTP). Like its sister-car the Hyundai Ioniq 5, th

Hans

Jul 5, 2023

EVs are still exorbitantly out of reach for many Malaysians but for RM 300,000, you might as well get the next best thing than a recond Tesla Model 3 and that is the Kia EV6. Forget all your perception of old Kias for the moment though because the EV6 is part of the wind of change that is spreading across Korean cars over the past 5 years. If the Tesla Model 3 looks like a slippery spaceship, then the Kia EV6 is the Millennium Falcon. The sporty coupe SUV style suits the look of the EV though so

CY Foong

Mar 3, 2023

The narrative of battery electric vehicles (BEVs or battery EVs) wasn’t always dominated by Tesla. When the Tesla Roadster was just a toy driven by billionaires for short trips within Monaco, the Mitsubishi i-MiEV and Nissan Leaf was already being used by many families and companies in Japan, USA and Europe. So why the difference in their successes (or failures)? One key reason was that Tesla branded itself as a tech startup rather than an automaker, and Tesla worked the capital market in ways l

Hans

Oct 23, 2022

Battery electric vehicles (EVs) are rather simple machines. With 100 times less components inside, it is a lot easier to build an EV than a regular internal combustion engine vehicle. Anyone with enough money can buy off-the-shelf batteries, infotainment, all the associated software, and contract a factory to build an EV. But craftsmen and artists will tell you that the easier a task, the easier it is to separate those who really know what they are doing from those who don’t. Confused? Step away

Hans

Oct 1, 2022

The current import and excise tax exemptions for battery electric vehicles (battery EVs) is set to expire by 31-December 2023. The Malaysia Automotive Association (MAA) is of the opinion that the exemption period, which was announced in Budget 2022, is too short to see any meaningful investments into EVs. “We seek extension of full import and excise tax exemption for CBU EVs while the market is preparing for the growth of EVs in Malaysia. We hope there will be incentives for up to 10 years,” sai

Hans

Sep 19, 2022

The Kia EV6 has been taking Malaysia's electric vehicle (EV) space by storm – the order books are strong, and crowds thronged around it at our Auto Show a couple of months back. However, a certain Mr. Tan will have the bragging rights of being the first to own a unit here. And it being in bright Runway Red will definitely attract some gazes too. It's certainly very different from the usual Moonscape we're used to seeing that's for sure. Also read: Kia EV6 launched in Malaysia - Priced from RM 30

Sanjay

Sep 7, 2022

There were 20,296 newly registered taxis that went into service in Korea between January to July 2022, according to data from Korea’s Ministry of Transport, extracted by carisyou.com. Of the total, 36.4 percent (7,394 units) were battery electric vehicles (BEVs, or battery EVs). This is a sharp increase from the 1,029 units of electric taxis registered in the whole of 2019. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is the most popular EV taxi there, with 3,453 units registered in the first 7 months of 2022. This is fol

Hans

Aug 25, 2022

Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn Bhd, the new sole distributor for the Kia marque in Malaysia, has opened the doors to its first flagship 3S Centre in the Klang Valley. The new Kia centre features a full-fledged facility that comprises sales, service and spare parts for a stress-free ownership experience. The centre features the new Kia Store concept corporate identity. This sees the separate areas of the showroom distinguished by a red loop across the store that connects the display area and customer are

Dinesh

Jul 28, 2022