Kia has confirmed plans for another high-volume electric SUV after the EV5, with the new C-segment model targeted for a 2029 launch.
The upcoming SUV is expected to play a bigger role in Kia’s long-term EV strategy as the brand pushes deeper into the mainstream electric SUV market.
Pakistan should watch this launch because it signals where Kia is heading globally and, most importantly, how it will impact us. As more automakers prioritize electric crossovers, these future models could eventually influence our market as well.
A New C-Segment EV SUV Is on the Way
The update came through Kia’s 2026 CEO Investor Day roadmap, where the company outlined its next phase of EV expansion. According to the plan, the new model will follow the EV5 and sit in the C-segment SUV category.
Kia is targeting annual sales of around 85,000 units for the new SUV by 2030. That is significantly higher than the brand’s projected 34,000 units for the EV5, showing that Kia sees this upcoming model as a more important volume player in its EV lineup.
Read more: Dark Now, Different Soon: Is Kia Sportage L Getting A Facelift?
What We Know So Far
- Segment: C-segment electric SUV
- Planned launch: 2029
- Target annual sales by 2030: 85,000 units
- Current benchmark in lineup: Kia EV5
EV5 Momentum Is Shaping Kia’s Next Move
The Kia EV5 has already become an important part of the company’s wider EV strategy. Kia positions it as a global midsize electric SUV, and its growing role appears to have encouraged the brand to plan another mainstream electric SUV with even bigger sales ambitions.
That is also relevant locally, as we have seen KIA introduce its financing plans for Pakistan, indicating that electric SUVs are increasingly part of the market here too.
Read more: Kia Pakistan Rolls Out EMI Plans for EV5 and EV9 GT-Line
Kia’s Bigger EV Plan Goes Beyond One Model
Kia says it plans to expand its EV range to 14 models by 2030, including nine electric SUVs. The new C-segment SUV is expected to use Kia’s next-generation EV platform, with claimed improvements in battery capacity, motor output, and energy density.
Kia is not only expanding its lineup but also preparing for more intense competition in the global EV SUV space.
As brands race to secure a bigger share of the electric crossover market, volume-focused products like this one are likely to become central to future growth.
Read more: Kia’s Record-breaking Q1 Sales with Sportage Leading the Charts
What Pakistani Buyers Should Watch Next
There is still no confirmation for Pakistan, and Kia has not yet revealed the SUV’s name, specifications, or market-by-market rollout plan.
But the announcement still matters because it offers an early look at the kind of electric SUVs global brands expect to bet on over the next few years.
For now, the key point is simple: Kia wants another volume-selling electric SUV after the EV5, but the name, specs, and launch-market details remain unconfirmed ahead of its planned 2029 arrival.
Stay tuned to Pakwheels for more updates and developments in national and international automotive news.
Comments are closed.