[Featured Stock] Kia Motors Rises on Impact of Unveiling First Dedicated Electric Vehicle 'EV6'

[Asia Economy Reporter Ji Yeon-jin] Kia Motors is showing a sharp upward trend in the stock market on the 15th following the unveiling of its new electric vehicle.

As of 10:47 AM on the same day, Kia Motors is trading at 85,700 KRW, up 3.50% compared to the previous trading day.

On this day, Kia Motors revealed the interior and exterior design of its first dedicated electric vehicle, the EV6. The EV6 unveiled this time is the second electric vehicle to apply the E-GMP platform after Hyundai Motor Company's Ioniq 5. E-GMP is Hyundai Motor Group's dedicated electric vehicle platform. Hyundai Motor Group is currently progressing with E-GMP electrification work.

Previously, the Ioniq 5, which had pre-orders, recorded 23,780 contracts on the first day in Korea. This achievement reached about 96% of the annual sales target of 26,500 units in just one day.