Kia looks ready to shake up the performance EV scene again. Fresh teaser images shared on social media point to a swoopy, long-wheelbase electric saloon—one that could pick up where the dearly departed Stinger left off. And if the early visuals are anything to go by, this won’t be just another addition to the brand’s growing EV lineup. It’s shaping up to be a statement car.
At first glance, the proportions tell the story. The nose stretches forward with a cab-forward stance, the roofline flows in a clean arc, and the whole silhouette has a subtle, wind-tunnel-sculpted roundness not seen on Kia’s sharper-edged EVs. The bubble-like roof is particularly striking, hinting at a focus on aerodynamics as much as interior space.
Look closely through the glass and things get even more interesting. Instead of a conventional wheel, the car appears to be equipped with a steering yoke—a strong sign that Kia might use this model to debut steer-by-wire tech. It also ditches traditional side mirrors completely, swapping them for slim camera pods integrated into the rear edges of the daytime running lights, a placement that emphasizes the minimalist exterior while sharpening visibility.
Kia hasn’t confirmed a reveal date or even a name yet. But there are hints. Brand president Ho-sung Song previously acknowledged that a performance-oriented EV positioned like the Stinger GT was under internal study, with the goal of pushing the public’s perception of what Kia can be. A sleek electric flagship would certainly help.
If the brand sticks to its current naming strategy, this new model could land as the EV7 or EV8—slotting squarely between the EV6 crossover and the EV9 SUV. And the real question is this: will it aim to dethrone the EV6 GT as Kia’s speed king? That 641-hp dual-motor beast already delivers ferocious acceleration and even simulates combustion-style power delivery through a multi-speed gearbox for extra engagement.
A new halo saloon would need to top that, both in performance and presence. Judging from these early glimpses, Kia seems more than ready to take the challenge.
Source: Autocar