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AsiaOne
3 days ago
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Daily roundup: Fewer private university grads find full-time jobs in 2024, compared to 2023 — and other top stories today, Singapore News
Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Fewer private university grads find full-time jobs in 2024, compared to 2023 Fewer private university graduates found full-time jobs within six months of graduating in 2024 than in the previous year. According to the 2024 Private Education Institution Graduate Employment Survey... » READ MORE 2. Made in Singapore: First locally-made Kia, the EV5, officially launched Kia has launched its first locally-made model, the EV5 electric SUV, which will be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS) in Jurong... » READ MORE 3. 'A project out of love': Dad-daughter duo sets up assisted living community to honour late grandma When the Covid-19 pandemic reached Singapore five years ago and triggered a lockdown here, the Kok family had no choice but to halt the frequent social activities their dementia-stricken grandmother enjoyed... » READ MORE 4. Zheng Geping gets surprise birthday celebration on drama set He thought it was time to film, only to be surprised with a chorus. Local actor Zheng Geping turned 61 on May 27, and his family as well as the crew and cast members on the set of their drama The Cellphone Swap threw him a surprise celebration... » READ MORE editor@
AsiaOne
4 days ago
- Automotive
- AsiaOne
Made in Singapore: First locally-made Kia, the EV5, officially launched, Lifestyle News
Kia has launched its first locally-made model, the EV5 electric SUV, which will be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS) in Jurong. The announcement to build the Kia EV5 locally was first announced at the Singapore Motor Show in January, and the car has now been officially unveiled during an event held at HMGICS on May 28. While the EV5 is the first Kia-branded car to be made here, HMGICS has been assembling two Hyundai models, the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, since 2023. The Kia EV5 is an SUV that's slightly smaller than the Ioniq 5, and Kia's local distributor Cycle & Carriage, which will be responsible for retailing the car here, announced that it will be offering the EV5 in three variants - Air, Earth and GT-Line. Being made in Singapore means that Kia can tailor the EV5 to fit local requirements, and two of the variants, Air and Earth, come with 134hp motors that enable them to qualify for a Category A COE. AsiaOne understands that these variants will be exclusive to Singapore and will not be exported to other markets. While both the Air and Earth produce the same output of 134hp and 310Nm of torque, the difference between the two is the size of the battery. The Kia EV5 Air has a 64.2kWh battery, which gives it a range of 400km, and can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 36 minutes using a 102kW DC charger. The Kia EV5 Earth meanwhile has a larger 88.1kWh battery, which gives it a longer range of 540km, and can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 38 minutes when using a faster 141kW DC charger. The most powerful version of the EV5 though is the GT-Line, which features two electric motors and all-wheel-drive, for a total output of 308hp and 480Nm of torque, and therefore goes into COE Cat B. It uses the same 88.1KWh battery as the EV5 Earth, with charging time remaining unchanged, but range drops to 470km due to the extra load in powering the dual motor setup. The Kia EV5 comes with a host of premium practical features that are designed to offer great convenience. Highlights include the heating and cooling drawer that's located beneath the rear centre console that can keep food and drinks warm or cold while on the move. The drawer is standard on the EV5 Earth and GT-Line models. Other noteworthy features include a fingerprint recognition sensor that allows users to access various saved settings easily, like the seating position and infotainment preferences, as well as an updated version of Kia's remote smart parking assist system, which lets drivers park the car using the smart key while standing outside of the car. Pricing for the Kia EV5 starts at $194,000 with COE (as of May 2025) for the Air variant, and goes up to $210,600 with COE for the Earth model. The Kia EV5 GT-Line meanwhile retails for $260,000 inclusive of COE. [[nid:711713]] No part of this article can be reproduced without permission from AsiaOne.
New Paper
4 days ago
- Automotive
- New Paper
Kia launches its first Singapore-assembled EV
The first electric Kia to be assembled in Singapore - and sold exclusively here - is now on the market. The Kia EV5, a five-seat sport utility vehicle sold by Cycle & Carriage, was previewed four months ago at the Singapore Motorshow in January. Assembling an EV5, which involves around 200 robots, takes seven hours. About 67 per cent of the assembly and inspection process is automated, said Dr Hyun Sung Park, chief executive of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre (HMGICS). South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Group owns both Hyundai and Kia. The model is slightly smaller overall than the Tesla Model Y and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and comes in three versions. Two versions have a power output of 100kW, qualifying them for a Category A certificate of entitlement (COE), while the third variant is a Category B car with a power output of 230kW. These cars have an operating range of between 400km and 540km on a full charge, and prices start from $194,000 with COE. The EV5, the fourth electric vehicle (EV) to be assembled at HMGICS in the Jurong Innovation District, will not be exported elsewhere. This is also the case for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 assembled at the plant. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi is also assembled here, but is exported to the US. Kia Asia Pacific president and chief executive Kevin Ahn described the launch of the EV5 in Singapore as a significant milestone. Globally, the brand aims to sell 4.2 million EVs by 2030, he added. The South Korean brand delivered 3.1 million vehicles in 2024, comprising EVs and combustion engine models. HMGICS started assembling cars in 2023 and was said to be able to produce up to 30,000 EVs annually. The plant's spokesman declined to give the annual output figures, saying that this is influenced by market demand. Vehicles are produced when they are ordered, with a "small buffer" to minimise the waiting period for customers, he said. "Achieving a large production volume isn't our primary objective. Our main focus remains to be serving as a global innovation hub for Hyundai Motor Group," the spokesman added. Land Transport Authority data shows that Hyundai registered 708 EVs in Singapore in 2024, up from 693 units in 2023. This includes the locally assembled Ioniq 5 and 6 models, and other EV models imported from abroad. Meanwhile, Kia registered 48 EVs in 2024, down from 53 units the year before.
The Star
5 days ago
- Automotive
- The Star
Kia launches first EV assembled in Singapore
A Kia EV5 being driven on the sky track at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre on May 28, 2025. - Photo: ST SINGAPORE: The first electric Kia to be assembled in Singapore – and sold exclusively here – is now on the market. The Kia EV5, a five-seat sport utility vehicle sold by Cycle & Carriage, was previewed four months ago at the Singapore Motorshow in January. Assembling an EV5, which involves around 200 robots, takes seven hours. About 67 per cent of the assembly and inspection process is automated, said Dr Hyun Sung Park, chief executive of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre (HMGICS). South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Group owns both Hyundai and Kia. The model is slightly smaller overall than the Tesla Model Y and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and comes in three versions. Two versions have a power output of 100kW, qualifying them for a Category A certificate of entitlement (COE), while the third variant is a Category B car with a power output of 230kW. These cars have an operating range of between 400km and 540km on a full charge, and prices start from $194,000 with COE. The EV5, the fourth electric vehicle (EV) to be assembled at HMGICS in the Jurong Innovation District, will not be exported elsewhere. This is also the case for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 assembled at the plant. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi is also assembled here, but is exported to the US. Kia Asia Pacific president and chief executive Kevin Ahn described the launch of the EV5 in Singapore as a significant milestone. Globally, the brand aims to sell 4.2 million EVs by 2030, he added. The South Korean brand delivered 3.1 million vehicles in 2024, comprising EVs and combustion engine models. HMGICS started assembling cars in 2023 and was said to be able to produce up to 30,000 EVs annually. The plant's spokesman declined to give the annual output figures, saying that this is influenced by market demand. Vehicles are produced when they are ordered, with a 'small buffer' to minimise the waiting period for customers, he said. 'Achieving a large production volume isn't our primary objective. Our main focus remains to be serving as a global innovation hub for Hyundai Motor Group,' the spokesman added. Land Transport Authority data shows that Hyundai registered 708 EVs in Singapore in 2024, up from 693 units in 2023. This includes the locally assembled Ioniq 5 and 6 models, and other EV models imported from abroad. Meanwhile, Kia registered 48 EVs in 2024, down from 53 units the year before. - The Straits Times/ANN
Straits Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Kia launches first EV assembled in Singapore
A Kia EV5 being driven on the sky track at Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre on May 28, 2025. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO SINGAPORE – The first electric Kia to be assembled in Singapore – and sold exclusively here – is now on the market. The Kia EV5, a five-seat sport utility vehicle sold by Cycle & Carriage, was previewed four months ago at the Singapore Motorshow in January. Assembling an EV5, which involves around 200 robots, takes seven hours. About 67 per cent of the assembly and inspection process is automated, said Dr Hyun Sung Park, chief executive of the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre (HMGICS). South Korean conglomerate Hyundai Group owns both Hyundai and Kia. The model is slightly smaller overall than the Tesla Model Y and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and comes in three versions. Two versions have a power output of 100kW, qualifying them for a Category A certificate of entitlement (COE), while the third variant is a Category B car with a power output of 230kW. These cars have an operating range of between 400km and 540km on a full charge, and prices start from $194,000 with COE. The EV5, the fourth electric vehicle (EV) to be assembled at HMGICS in the Jurong Innovation District, will not be exported elsewhere. This is also the case for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 assembled at the plant. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi is also assembled here, but is exported to the US. Kia Asia Pacific president and chief executive Kevin Ahn described the launch of the EV5 in Singapore as a significant milestone. Globally, the brand aims to sell 4.2 million EVs by 2030, he adde d. The South Korean brand delivered 3.1 million vehicles in 2024, comprising EVs and combustion engine models. HMGICS started assembling cars in 2023 and was said to be able to produce up to 30,000 EVs annually. The plant's spokesman declined to give the annual output figures, saying that this is influenced by market demand. Vehicles are produced when they are ordered, with a 'small buffer' to minimise the waiting period for customers, he said. 'Achieving a large production volume isn't our primary objective. Our main focus remains to be serving as a global innovation hub for Hyundai Motor Group,' the spokesman added. Land Transport Authority data shows that Hyundai registered 708 EVs in Singapore in 2024, up from 693 units in 2023. This includes the locally assembled Ioniq 5 and 6 models, and other EV models imported from abroad. Meanwhile, Kia registered 48 EVs in 2024, down from 53 units the year before. Lee Nian Tjoe is senior transport correspondent at The Straits Times, where he also oversees the Motoring section. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
