Kia To Showcase Broad Range Of Electrified Vehicles At San Francisco's Electrify Expo

Attendees at the Electrify Expo in San Francisco on August 24-25 can explore the 2024 Kia EV9, the first mass-market three-row electric SUV in the U.S. They can also test drive award-winning hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric models.

Kia America is showcasing its extensive range of electrified utility vehicles to educate consumers about the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicle ownership. The event will be held at Alameda Point.

Kia's Electrified Lineup at Electrify Expo

The flagship Kia EV9, which recently won both World Car of the Year and World Electric Vehicle at the 2024 World Car Awards, will be featured. Other models on display include the all-electric Niro CUV, the 576-horsepower EV6 GT, and plug-in hybrid versions of the Sportage and Sorento SUVs. The new Carnival hybrid, which debuted in North America last month, will also be present.

"Electrify Expo is the best place to learn about the benefits of hybrid and electric vehicles and see the stunning results of Kia’s commitment to sustainable mobility leadership," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. "Our Electrify Expo San Francisco lineup includes the pioneering EV9 three-row EV SUV, the EV6 GT – the most powerful Kia production vehicle ever – and a collection of crossover, SUV and multi-purpose vehicles that demonstrate how Kia is making electrified vehicle ownership easier and more accessible than ever before."

Industry leaders will discuss various topics such as legislation affecting the EV industry, range anxiety, battery materials sustainability, charging infrastructure, and future autonomous driving applications. A full list of sessions and presenters is available on Electrify Expo's website.

Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California. It continues to excel in automotive quality surveys and was named one of TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. As the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA, Kia offers a variety of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles through over 775 dealers in the U.S., with several models assembled in America.

About Electrify Expo

Electrify Expo is North America's largest outdoor electric vehicle festival. It showcases cutting-edge technology and products in electrification including startup and legacy EVs, electric motorcycles, bikes, scooters, skateboards, boats, surfboards and more. The festival aims to overcome barriers to mass adoption by providing first-hand experiences with these products through demonstrations and test rides.

Top brands from around the world participate in Electrify Expo events to engage with consumers at all stages of their journey towards electrification. The 2024 events will take place in Orlando, Phoenix, Long Beach/Los Angeles, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, New York and Austin.

The event provides an opportunity for attendees to experience a wide range of electric vehicles firsthand. This helps address one of the main challenges to widespread adoption: lack of direct experience with EVs.

For more information about Electrify Expo or to stay updated on news and announcements from this event series across various locations in 2024, visit their official website or follow them on social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Kia's participation underscores its dedication to promoting sustainable mobility solutions while making electrified vehicle ownership more accessible for everyone.

Article Published On: Friday, August 16, 2024, 20:50 [IST]
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