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Kia reveals new Advntr and Wkndr concept electric vehicles

The Kia Advntr and Wkndr concept EVs have been revealed. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia Advntr and Wkndr concept EVs have been revealed. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia Advntr and Wkndr have been unveiled as new concept electric vehicles at the 2024 SEMA show. The Advntr is an e-SUV based on the 2025 EV9 suited to off-roading. The Wkndr is an electric van designed for camping with an unusual Gear Head feature.

Kia has unveiled two concept EVs at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show: the Advntr and the Wkndr. The designs come from the California-based Kia Design Center America (KDCA) and are said to promote “responsible engagement with nature”.

The Kia Advntr concept electric SUV is based on the brand’s 2025 EV9. The three-row model has a rugged appearance, with custom panels at the front and rear. The rocker panels are reinforced, there are rugged tires, and the model is 3 inches taller than the original. Plus, Kia suggests that the roof rack could be used for a tent or further luggage storage.

The Kia Wkndr is an EV Van based on the Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) architecture. The company describes the lifted electric vehicle as an “escape pod for extended weekends in nature” with a modular interior. When stationary, the Gear Head on the side of the van can be used as extra storage space. The battery can be recharged on the go thanks to hydro turbine wheels and built-in solar panels. Other features of the van include off-road tires, rotating lounger seats and an onboard compressor, allowing you to adjust tire pressures or inflate blow-up mattresses.

Kia confirmed that the EV9 Advntr electric SUV and PV5 Wkndr electric van are purely concepts, with no plans for either model to go on sale. The 2025 Kia EV9 is expected to go on sale in the US by the end of 2024.

The Kia ADVNTR concept EV. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia ADVNTR concept EV. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia ADVNTR concept EV. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia WKNDR concept EV. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia WKNDR concept EV. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia WKNDR concept EV. (Image source: Kia)
The Kia WKNDR concept EV. (Image source: Kia)

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Polly Allcock, 2024-11- 7 (Update: 2024-11- 8)