Kia Putting 55 Electric Vehicles on the Ground at Australian Open for Players - CleanTechnica

Kia is sponsoring the Australian Open tennis tournament for the 25th consecutive year, emphasizing its electric vehicle (EV) lineup under the theme “Move Different.” This year, Kia is deploying a fleet of 130 vehicles for player transportation, including 55 electric vehicles and 75 hybrids. The EV portion, consisting of 30 Kia EV9 SUVs and 25 Kia EV5 crossovers, represents the highest proportion of EVs Kia has ever used at the event (40%). This reflects the growing popularity of EVs in Australia, where battery-electric vehicles accounted for about 10% of sales as of December, partly driven by increasing climate concerns. At the event, Kia is showcasing several electric models, including the EV4, EV5, EV6, and EV9, with the EV4 positioned as the hero model. Additionally, Kia is introducing the PV5 Cargo, its first all-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV), which recently won the 2026 International Van of the Year award