Kia to set up an EV production hub in India

Kia also plans to set up exclusive showrooms for its EV line-up in India.

Kia has announced that it will be setting up an EV production facility in India. This new factory will not only serve the domestic market but also be a production hub for emerging markets across the world.

The announcement was made during the inaugural 'Kia EV Day'. "Strategically designed EV models tailored for emerging markets will be produced in India," the carmaker said.

A total of eight production facilities have been planned, with Korea serving as the central hub. Small and medium-sized EVs will be manufactured in Europe, while China will handle mid to large-sized EVs.

Kia plans to develop a wide range of EVs priced between US$ 30,000 to US$ 80,000. These will include smaller EVs like the EV5, EV4 and EV3. However, in emerging markets like India, the carmaker will initially focus on the EV6 and EV9.

Kia also plans to set up exclusive showrooms for its EV line-up in India.