- The Kia Related Residence™ is open on the Kia Discussion board July 28 by way of January 29
- Showcasing vehicle-to-home (V2H)[1] vitality capabilities
- Additional strengthening Kia’s presence in Los Angeles as title sponsor of the Discussion board since 2022
Kia America is able to showcase the longer term on the historic middle of leisure in Los Angeles, the world-renowned Kia Discussion board. Starting Monday, July 28th, the Kia Related Residence™ will invite Discussion board visitors to discover a brand new world the place on a regular basis residing may be powered by Kia.
The Kia Related Residence™ presents a classy showcase of how Kia’s flagship EV9 can energy and join with residential areas by way of modern vitality capabilities. The EV9 options vehicle-to-home (V2H)[1] performance, which might, for correctly outfitted houses, allow vitality switch from automobile to dwelling, protecting lightwalks on and home equipment working throughout outages or peak vitality instances[2].
Bringing the Related Residence to Life
First unveiled at CES 2024, Kia Related Residence™ exemplifies the model’s dedication to sustainable innovation and future mobility. The set up is designed inside Kia’s “Opposites United” design framework, merging superior know-how with considerate design to check how electrical automobiles can help built-in and environment friendly residing environments.
“We see our automobiles not simply as transportation, however as an extension of your property,” stated Russell Wager, VP of Advertising, Kia America. “Bringing the Kia Related Residence™ to the Kia Discussion board lets us present the neighborhood how Kia’s imaginative and prescient for the longer term matches into on a regular basis life.”
Because the title sponsor of the Kia Discussion board since 2022 Kia continues to develop its presence and funding inside the Los Angeles neighborhood. The introduction of Kia Related Residence™ on the Discussion board displays Kia’s broader strategic goal to redefine the function of mobility in every day life by way of sustainable and related options.
Expertise the Way forward for Driving with the EV9 Simulator
Along with showcasing vitality capabilities, the Kia Related Residence™ on the Discussion board options an interactive EV9 driving simulation, impressed by Kia’s award-winning Unplugged Floor expertise in Seoul. This immersive simulator locations visitors behind the wheel of an precise EV9, enhanced with a first-person 3D perspective and responsive turntable know-how that replicated the feeling of driving by way of numerous environments.
Individuals can expertise a variety of Kia’s superior in-vehicle applied sciences, together with Freeway Driving Help 2 (HDA2)[3] and Distant Sensible Parking Help (RSPA-2)[4]. These methods exhibit how Kia’s cutting-edge options help with lane centering, adaptive cruise management, and distant parking capabilities, additional reinforcing the model’s dedication to driver comfort in real-world functions.
[1] V2H requires individually bought further tools, that are at present not accessible for buy. Is probably not appropriate with all units and houses. Permits and particular permissions could also be required and is probably not accessible in all areas.
[2] Requires a Wallbox Energy Restoration Unit (bought individually) for backup energy performance throughout energy outage conditions
[3] When engaged, Freeway Driving Help 2 isn’t an alternative to secure driving, might not detect all objects surrounding the automobile, and solely features on sure federal highways. At all times drive safely and use warning.
[4] Distant Sensible Parking Help 2 might not detect all objects across the automobile. Please see the Proprietor’s Guide for limitations, warnings, and directions.
