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Frequently asked questions

  • Who is Kia?

    Kia Corporation is South Korea's second-largest car manufacturer, following its parent company, the Hyundai Motor Group. It is headquartered in Seoul. The name Kia roughly translates from Korean to mean ‘Rising from East Asia’.

  • Who owns Kia?

    Kia is part of the Hyundai Motor Group, which acquired a major stake in the company in 1998. The two brands share technology but design and build their vehicles independently.

  • What is Kia’s electrification strategy?

    Kia is currently executing its ‘Plan S’ (S for shift) business strategy, focusing heavily on transitioning to sustainable mobility and popularising electric vehicles (EVs) such as the EV2.

  • What are the targets and timelines for Plan S?

    By 2027: expand the line-up to include 14 dedicated BEV models globally. By 2030: reach global sales of 4.19 million vehicles annually. Over half of this goal (2.33 million units) is targeted to consist of hybrid and fully electric cars. By 2045: transition to an entirely all-electric line-up across all global markets, with early markets like Europe hitting a fully electric milestone sooner.