Kia Is Bringing an Electric Truck to the US: What We Know So Far

Kia is upping the number of pickup truck models it makes, taking it from one to two. Last year, the company announced its plucky Kia Tasman, which it considers a success, despite the polarizing design. And Kia is celebrating by releasing a second pickup: an electric vehicle that, unlike the Tasman, is coming to North America. "Kia plans to introduce an EV pickup truck based on a new EV platform designed for both urban and outdoor use," the company said in a statement last week. "The vehicle will feature best-in-class interior and cargo space, a robust towing system, off-road capabilities and advanced infotainment and safety features." Details right now are fairly slim, but some conclusions can be drawn from Kia's statements: The inclusion of off-road capabilities will set the upcoming EV apart from the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is currently the only pickup truck Kia or its sister company sells in the US right now. It'll be on a new EV platform, so it'll also be set apart from the comp ... Read full article.