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Apr 19, 2024

With sustainability guiding the company’s growth trajectory, eco-friendly Kia models that are all-electric and use materials made from natural components are revolutionizing car designs and capabilities. As your local Kia dealer in Frederick, MD, we can help you explore the diverse options and their sustainability promise as part of Kia’s plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2045.

 

 

How the 2024 Eco-Friendly Kia Models Are Paving the Way for Sustainability2024 Kia EV9 Front Angle View | Frederick

The developments of eco-friendly materials and increased electric model options support sustainable mobility for all Kia products and services. Solar energy systems are being established at manufacturing plants to convert all manufacturing sites to use 100% renewable energy by 2040. Thirdly, efforts to contribute towards sustainable planets include working with Surrey Wildlife Trust, Blue Carbon, and Ocean Cleanup on innovative projects giving back to communities.

 

 

Planet-Friendly Materials in All New Kia Models

To implement sustainable mobility at scale, all new Kia models will now be guaranteed 10 eco-friendly materials, including recycled PET fabrics, Bioplastic, and BTX-free coatings. Instead of animal leather or PVC materials, future products will also use bio-polyurethane (BIO PU), which is created from natural compounds such as eucalyptus and corn.

 

Another exciting partnership in the development of BIO Fabrication based on natural components is fungi-inspired biomaterial development by South Korean start-up Mycel. Utilizing fungi technology has the potential to help reduce carbon emissions and liberate billions of livestock on the journey toward increased sustainability in the manufacturing process of Kia models.

 

 

Electric Models Redefining Sustainable Mobility

Kia’s all-electric vehicles offer zero tailpipe emissions, low maintenance costs, batteries with hundreds of miles of range, and eco-friendly interior materials. For example, Kia’s first electric vehicle, the EV6, utilizes matting and cloth produced from recycled plastics and offers EPA MPGe rear-wheel drive estimates of 136/100/117 for city, highway, or combined.

 

 

Reserve Your All-Electric EV9 at Your Local Kia Dealer

The new Kia EV9 interior is lined with multiple green materials, such as recycled plastic bottles and wool for the seats and recycled fishnet for the flooring. The base rear-wheel-drive model offers an EPA-estimated range of 230 miles, EPA MPGe estimates of 99/77/88 for city, highway, or combined, and 20-minute charge times with a Level 3 charger.

 

 

Easily Locate Charging Stations Near Frederick, MD

To make it easier to own an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle and inspire reduced carbon emissions, Kia has partnered with Electrify America to offer the Kia Charge Pass program, which offers complimentary charging to drivers of certain electric models after enrolling in Kia Connect. Electrify America is a growing network of reliable electric vehicle chargers, including along major cross-country routes, allowing you to take a long-distance road trip easily with your EV.

 

 Explore the new interiors and reduced-carbon capacities of the 2024 Kia lineup and step into the future of innovative and sustainable solutions. Contact DARCARS Kia of Frederick today to experience our latest inventory of eco-friendly models in person.