# April 26, 2026 | Bonus Episode: Kia’s Eric Watson on the EV3 and electrification strategy

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Podcast: [Automotive News Daily Drive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/automotive-news-daily-drive-58649)
Published: 2026-04-26T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 731

## Resource

Eric Watson, vice president of sales operations for Kia America, discusses the automaker’s confirmation of the EV3 for the U.S. market, the importance of expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and how Kia is navigating the evolving EV landscape.

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