Kia Electric Pickup Truck
Kia, a big South Korean automobile manufacturer, has recently announced to launch of a new electric pickup truck in the following years. Pickup trucks are one of the most profitable segments in the industry, and Ford and Toyota are now the leaders in this segment.
EV critics have been speculating that Kia’s future electric pickup truck will be the Kia Tasman (a pickup version of the Kia EV9 SUV).
Electric vehicle aficionados are anticipating the release of the Kia Tasman electric pickup truck since it will directly compete with some of Ford’s and Toyota’s well-known electric pickup trucks.
In order to compete with the market’s established electric pickup vehicles, Kia will launch a cheap electric pickup truck. In the future, its intended audience will also be determined by its affordability.
Although there isn’t much information made publicly available as of yet, this article will provide you with a brief overview of the new electric pickup truck using reliable data that has been reported by EV enthusiasts throughout the world.
Design and Looks
The all-new Kia Tasman will be a mid-sized electric pickup truck with a tiger nose grill, frog lights, and a higher-placed bumper, all of which imply that this electric pickup truck is also capable of off-roading.
The boxy upright glass housing and squared wheel arches give this electric pickup truck a tough and bold appearance. Additionally, the flared fender of this electric pickup truck will have a raw carbon fiber trim that enhances the athletic look of the vehicle’s body design.
Speaking of the interior, the Kia Tasman electric pickup truck’s cabin work has an elegant, minimal design that also gives off an upbeat vibe. This electric pickup truck’s front cockpit has a dual panoramic curved display that serves as both the infotainment screen and the digital instrument cluster.
Expected Price
Few mid- or compact-sized pickup trucks from Ford and Toyota will be Kia Tasman’s main rivals in the market, hence it is anticipated that its price will range between $30k and $35k.
Reported Specifications
Range | 280 miles |
Battery pack | 123 kWh |
Peak power | 550 hp |
Torque | 800 Nm |
Towing capacity | 7495 Pounds |
Because Kia hasn’t yet published detailed information about the Kia Tasman’s performance and specifications, they may change from those depicted above. The leading EV critics have only speculated this.
Given the information above, it appears that despite being a somewhat large pickup truck and having this much towing capability, the Kia Tasman will provide good torque. The range is also useful for charging once and transporting items over long distances.
Conclusions
The manufacturers still have a long way to go before officially announcing the Kia Tasman electric pickup truck. However, it would be very interesting to see if they can truly offer an electric pickup truck with this high level of performance at a reasonable cost.
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