Kia is officially entering the electric pickup truck game, and this oneβs built just for America. While the Tasman is staying overseas, Kia is working on something bigger, bolder, and electric-onlyβengineered from scratch for U.S. drivers.
And itβs not just a conceptβitβs coming to life at Hyundaiβs cutting-edge Metaplant in Georgia.
American-Made, American-Minded
Forget long shipping times and overseas delays. Kiaβs new EV truck will be:
Locally built in Georgia (starts 2026)
Likely EV tax credit eligible
Tailored for U.S. driving, lifestyle & climate
Local production = faster delivery, lower cost, and tax perks
Not the Tasman. Something Totally New.
Kia CEO Ho Sung Song confirmed it: this isn’t the Tasman. Itβs a U.S.-exclusive pickup, designed from scratchβnot repurposed. Expect a unique identity that blends Kiaβs EV mastery with Americaβs love for trucks.
Bold, Rugged & Future-Ready
Details are still under wraps, but hereβs what insiders and past roadmaps hint:
Next-gen EV platform
Real-world off-road and towing capabilities
Bold, muscular design language
Tech-heavy cabin, likely inspired by EV6 & EV9
It might just become the Cybertruck alternative America actually wants
Whoβs Got the Edge?
Feature
Kia EV Pickup (2026)
Toyotaβs Rumored Truck
Origin
Made in Georgia, USA
Unknown
Confirmed Timeline
2026
TBD
EV-Specific Platform
Yes
Unclear
Built for U.S.?
100%
Possibly Global-Based
Tax Credit Eligible?
Likely
Unknown
Did You Know?
Kiaβs 2030 EV roadmap already hinted at pickup and SUV electrification in the U.S., with local production plans kicking off from 2024 onward. The upcoming pickup fits this visionβand might beat rivals like Toyota to market.
