Kia Corporation has launched its new all-in-one Kia App, designed to simplify and enhance the Kia ownership experience, in Europe, which will become the first regional pilot outside Korea.
“The new Kia App is more than just a digital tool; it is a gateway to a seamless and intelligent mobility experience,” said Marc Hedrich, president and CEO of Kia Europe. “By merging multiple services into one powerful app, we are making everyday interactions with Kia vehicles smarter, more efficient and fully connected to our customers’ lifestyles.”
By consolidating multiple products and platforms, the app is designed to provide customers with easy access to Kia’s services while delivering a consistent and intuitive user experience.
A unified platform for Kia owners
The Kia App integrates five of the brand’s existing apps into a single, streamlined experience: Kia Connect, Kia Charge, MyKia, Kia Warranty Book and Kia Owner’s Manual – in what the auto maker describes as a “unified digital experience”.
With one sign-in, users gain access to a suite of features designed to enhance connectivity, charging and vehicle maintenance. The new user interface (UI) aims to deliver a refreshed, intuitive design tailored to owners’ everyday needs, while the backend infrastructure remains stable and secure. All customer data is securely hosted in Europe, says Kia.
Key features
The Kia App offers a wide range of key features designed to enhance convenience, connectivity and vehicle management. Remote Vehicle Control enables users to start their vehicle; adjust air conditioning or heating; lock and unlock doors; operate windows, lights, and the horn; and even check charging status, all from a distance.
The navigatoin and insights services within the app enable to EV route planning and provide information on points of interest (POI) and detailed driving insights, including a personalized safety score. Users can also locate and filter charging stations, manage Kia Charge contracts and tariffs, and view their charging history. The app also streamlines maintenance and service by enabling online service bookings, dealer searches and easy access to digital service history, the warranty booklet and the owner’s manual.
Made for the future
Designed with real-world ownership in mind, the Kia App facilitates a seamless transition for existing users. By logging in with their current Kia account credentials, users will automatically have their data, personal information and settings transferred from their legacy apps to the new Kia App. The platform also supports shared access, enabling co-drivers to use the app’s features under a single account.
Looking ahead, Kia plans to expand the app’s capabilities to better serve business customers and fleet managers with tools tailored to Kia’s upcoming Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) – the PV5. Additional services, such as flexible mobility solutions via Kia Drive, are also in development.
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