Kia Electric Pickup Truck: What We Know So Far About the New EV

Last year, Kia announced its plucky Kia Tasman, which, despite the polarizing design, the automaker considers a success. And Kia is celebrating by releasing a second pickup: an electric vehicle that, unlike the Tasman, is coming to North America. 

"Kia plans to introduce an EV pickup truck based on a new EV platform designed for both urban and outdoor use," the company said in a statement earlier in April. "The vehicle will feature best-in-class interior and cargo space, a robust towing system, off-road capabilities and advanced infotainment and safety features."

Details right now are fairly slim, but some conclusions can be drawn from Kia's statements: The inclusion of off-road capabilities will set the upcoming EV apart from the Hyundai Santa Fe, which is currently the only pickup truck Kia or its sister company sells in the US right now.

It'll be on a new EV platform, so it ...