Kia's Plan S strategy puts electrification at the forefront of the company's future and sets the foundations for a full product lineup featuring 11 new battery electric vehicles by 2026. The EV6 is the first model to be launched under this new strategy and sets Kia firmly on the path to becoming a leader in the popularization of electric vehicles.
Kia has given every consideration to
ensuring that the EV6 provides more than just zero emissions mobility.
With its first dedicated EV, the company has focused on measuring and
reducing its carbon footprint throughout the vehicle's lifecycle,
ranging from the acquisition of raw materials; procurement of parts;
transportation of parts; vehicle assembly, distribution, use, and
end-of-life recycling.
The EV6 is the first model to be built on
Kia’s all-new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) and offers one of
the best all-electric ranges on the market. Class-leading interior
space and 800V ultra-fast charging add to the new model’s prospects of
becoming a game-changer in the EV market.
A range of eco-friendly
materials have been introduced to the EV6 including PET recycled
plastics, floor mats and seat coverings meaning one model contains the
equivalent of 107 500 ml PET bottles.
The Carbon Trust is an
independent, expert partner of leading organizations around the world.
It advises businesses on their opportunities in a sustainable, low
carbon world and measures and certifies the environmental footprint of
organizations, supply chains and products.
Total greenhouse gas
emissions for the EV6 were measured using the PAS2050 Standards as part
of the Carbon Trust’s robust product assessment. This covers emissions
from the extraction of raw materials through to the end-of-life of the
product and is measured in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2e). The Carbon
Trust "Carbon Measured" label validates the accuracy of these
measurements and provides customers with independently reviewed
information about the carbon impact of their purchase.
Kia fully
recognizes its responsibility to adhere to sustainable practices. In
2019, the company obtained "Energy Management System (ISO 50001)"
certification from the International Organization for Standardization
(ISO) and has recently applied for certification from the Korea RE100
Committee.
