Even with the rapid advancements in Electric Vehicle (EV) technology, we’re still in the early days, particularly regarding their acceptance and understanding by consumers around the world. Shifting to a completely different fuel source can be an intimidating idea, so naturally many myths have been formed about Electric Vehicles. Furthermore, many of these myths perpetuate…
If you’ve owned a conventional gas-powered car, you’re familiar with the typical maintenance that is required to keep it on the road. There are engine oil and filter replacements every 3,000 to 5,000 miles, tire rotations, and new tires when needed, the brake pads, and eventually, rotors. You often have to check all the fluids…
Jump-starting vehicles is a core aspect of vehicle ownership. Most people have inevitably been asked to jump-start another person’s car or had to ask for that help themselves. This aspect of ownership doesn’t change with an Electric Vehicle (EV). In fact, there are important things EV owners should know regarding jump-starts. Never use an electric…
In early 2023, Charleston unveiled an ordinance to add more Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the city. This may take time to fully show its effects, but we’re already seeing a large number of EV charge stations around the Charleston area as we close out 2023. New owners of Kia’s EV9, EV6, or other…
The holidays are on our doorstep and car buyers are asking “Is now the right time to buy an Electric Vehicle?” The advancements in EV technology and state incentives are improving every year. For residents in South Carolina asking this question, the answer is an easy one. Yes, now IS the right time to enter…
Whether you’ve picked up one of Kia’s excellent, currently available electric vehicles, or if you’ve snagged yourself a reservation for the upcoming EV9, there are things you need to learn if it’s your first fully electric vehicle. Even though the car may have fewer mechanical moving parts than a traditional gasoline-powered vehicle, EVs still require…
The EV6 GT has received an honor alongside a swath of impressive products and ideas that debuted in 2023. Time’s Best Inventions of 2023 highlighted Kia’s EV6 GT within the transportation category, a spot it shares with only one other consumer vehicle. The list features 200 innovations the TIME editors have identified as “changing our…
As the race to lead the electric vehicle (EV) market in America stretches on, Kia is making strides to claim a top spot. With the launch of the EV6 crossover in 2022, Kia America held the second-place spot for EV sales during most of the year. It’s no coincidence that in 2022, 60% of Kia…
Kia America recently debuted the 2023 EV6 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year Limited Edition1 during Monterey Car Week. This commemorative EV6, which was shown at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, will only have 1,000 examples set for production. The model celebrates the 2023 EV6 winning the “Utility Vehicle of the Year” category in…
The Golden Globes, the Grammys, SAG, the Oscars… it’s the 2023 award season. Awards are not just for celebrities. The major automotive awards are also bestowed this time of year. Manufacturers and dealers hope for brand, model, and dealership awards. The most important automotive awards carry weight with consumers and translate into a definitive sales…
