Kia’s EV Lineup at IAA Highlights the USA Being Left Behind

September 10, 2025

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With IAA Mobility 2025 upon us, automakers are keen to focus on their greatest and their brightest electrical autos for the European auto market (in addition to non-EVs, in fact, however we’ll simply ignore that aspect of the present since we right here at CleanTechnica are intent on not burning up our local weather).

On that notice, Kia put out a press launch titled “Kia showcases its in depth EV portfolio at IAA Mobility 2025.” At first, I used to be curious to see what that full lineup was, and whether or not something new or new-ish was being included. What struck me rapidly, although, was merely that Kia affords much more EV fashions in Europe than within the USA. (After all, I knew this, however taking a look at Kia’s full EV lineup on this manner, it was only a bit hanging.)

“Below the theme ‘Home windows of Inspiration’, Kia will current its most complete EV portfolio ever to the European public,” Kia writes. “The show will characteristic the Idea EV2, EV3, EV4, EV5, new EV6 GT, EV9 GT and PV5, whereas guests may also take a look at drive the EV3, the brand new EV6, the brand new EV6 GT and EV9. Collectively, these fashions mirror Kia’s technique to make electrical mobility accessible throughout a number of segments and life.”

Sure, good — electrifying a number of segments and life. In Europe.

Within the USA, Kia sells the EV6, the EV9, and the Niro EV. That implies that the EV fashions Kia produces however doesn’t promote over on this aspect of the Atlantic embody: the EV3, EV4, EV5, and PV5. And overlook about seeing or touching the Idea EV2.

Again to the highest, sure, Kia is that includes a brand new EV mannequin at IAA. That’s the EV5. Bringing the EV5 to Europe for its opening debut, the corporate notes that it’s “reinforcing the model’s rising presence in Europe’s quickly increasing electrical automobile (EV) market.”

Certainly.

“The spotlight of Kia’s presence at IAA Mobility 2025 is the European public debut of the Kia EV5, a completely electrical C-SUV designed for contemporary households and folks with lively life. Constructed on the E-GMP platform, the EV5 combines daring SUV styling with a flexible inside that includes second-row full-flat folding seats, rear seat-back tables, and a panoramic broad show that creates a lounge-like environment. With an estimated vary of as much as 530 km, 30-minute quick charging, Car-to-Load (V2L) functionality, and towing capability of as much as 1,200 kg in Europe, it delivers on a regular basis practicality and outside versatility in equal measure, underscoring Kia’s dedication to creating EVs extra accessible.”

Sounds good.

Sure, I want the US marketplace for EVs was sturdy sufficient that it was a no brainer to deliver the EV5 right here as effectively. I get it — People are additionally sometimes bigger and wish supersized autos, so the EV5 is likely to be thought-about to slender for the American market. Although, I do suppose there are extra patrons right here trying to purchase autos just like the EV5 (an EV4*) that Kia ought to being the mannequin to me us. However, who is aware of, perhaps Kia is true and it might bomb right here. *(“The Kia EV4 will even be statically displayed, broadening shopper selection throughout the electrified C-segment. The EV4 affords as much as 625 km of vary (WLTP) and options fast-charging functionality that enables it to cost from 10 to 80 p.c in simply 31 minutes.”)

Definitely, the EV2 must search far and broad to search out patrons in America, so I’ve no hope of that mannequin making it over, however right here’s extra on the corporate’s newest idea EV for the fortunate Europeans who’re open to and all for shopping for smaller autos: “Becoming a member of the show is the Idea EV2, a compact B-segment SUV that embodies Kia’s imaginative and prescient for progressive EVs. Designed to encourage with a spirit of journey, it combines a daring aesthetic with vertical daytime working lights and Kia’s signature ‘Star Map’ lighting. Tailor-made for busy city life and embodying Kia’s forward-looking design route, the Idea EV2 previews a manufacturing mannequin set to launch subsequent 12 months.” Sounds cool. That’s truly my favourite Kia of all. Possibly at some point I’ll be capable to contact and discover one … after I return to Europe.