Kia's New Electric Truck: Built for America, Ready to Shock 2026

Kia is officially entering the electric pickup truck game, and this one’s built just for America. While the Tasman is staying overseas, Kia is working on something bigger, bolder, and electric-only—engineered from scratch for U.S. drivers.

And it’s not just a concept—it’s coming to life at Hyundai’s cutting-edge Metaplant in Georgia.

🇺🇸 American-Made, American-Minded

Forget long shipping times and overseas delays. Kia’s 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. It’s a U.S.-exclusive pickup, designed from scratch—not repurposed. Expect a unique identity that blends Kia’s EV mastery with America’s love for trucks.

Bold, Rugged & Future-Ready

Details are still under wraps, but here’s 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

📊 Who’s Got the Edge?

Did You Know?

Kia’s 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 vision—and might beat rivals like Toyota to market.