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Codename: GT1. Its mission: to steer Kia’s sleek but failing sports coupe Stinger into an electric future. At least, that’s the German “Auto, Motor & Sport” report based on a Korean insider. The first vehicle of the Hyundai-Kia group to be based on the new eM platform, the Kia GT1 is said to be an upper-middle class sports model. From 2025 this will form the technical basis for all new electric cars of the Group and take over the E-GMP platform currently in use.
Now known information has it all: the platform must allow a maximum output of 450 kW, which is equivalent to 612 hp. The South Korean automaker combines a 200 kW electric motor on the front axle and a 250 kW electric motor on the rear axle. An entry-level version with a total output of 320 kW (435 hp) is also planned, according to the report. Fans know: In terms of performance, the previous electric top model EV6 GT is almost close to the new Super Kia with 430 kW (585 hp). Pure driving performance data (0-100 in 3.5 s, top 260 km/h) should probably only surpass GT1.
Range up to 800 km
But the turbo fires up the electric sports car, especially with the range. It is said that the new nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries will have a capacity of 113 kWh in the Kia top model, which should give a range of 700 to 800 kilometers. This puts the GT1 in the upper-class areas of the Tesla Model S and X (100 kWh), BMW iX (105 kWh), Mercedes EQS (108 kWh) or Lucid Air (112 kWh). Currently, all South Korean e-cars are equipped with a battery with a maximum capacity of 77 kWh, which allows the aerodynamic Hyundai Ioniq 6 to have a maximum range of 614 kilometers.
Gradually, the new eM platform will be used in all electric models of the Group from 2025. In addition to greater range and 800-volt technology, wireless updates should be even easier and faster, and autonomous driving from level 3 (or higher) should be possible. At the same time, the South Koreans are introducing the cheaper eS base platform based on 400 volt technology, which will be used in commercial vehicles such as pickup trucks and minibuses.
Are prices in the six digits soon?
With the (unintentional) announcement of a new electric sports car, the price rumor naturally begins to boil. Even Kia’s current top model, the EV6 GT, starts at CHF 81,900. The SUV flagship EV9, which can accommodate up to seven people and has a range of 500 to 600 kilometers, will also start in similar areas. If the GT1 really finds its way in Europe in about two years, it certainly shouldn’t cost much less than 100,000 francs.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
