Kia E-Ground Inspired by Nature

20 August, 2024

Kia E-Ground is the first Sustainable Mobility Solutions Experience Center in Latin America.
Located in Quito – Ecuador, it is an innovative space that connects sustainability and nature, inspiring the region and the world towards a greener future.
Kia E-Ground combines technological innovation and environmental management to promote eco-friendly living.
Designed as an immersive and experiential space, Kia E-Ground fosters curiosity and learning in children, students, professionals and the general public.

Kia, a leader in sustainable mobility, presents Kia E-Ground, a space where innovation and sustainability meet to reflect the brand’s connection with nature and commitment to a sustainable future. This construction represents the integration between technological innovation and environmental management, thus showcasing Kia’s dedication to reducing the carbon footprint and promoting eco-friendly living.

Kia E-Ground aims to be a permanent exhibition that conveys the latest advances in electric vehicle technology and best practices in sustainability, fostering curiosity, learning and deeper understanding about the role we all have in creating a greener future.

The design of this building is inspired by the Fibonacci spiral, a mathematical sequence that represents the way nature creates life and is found in countless natural forms and phenomena, from flower buds and seashells to human proportions and galaxies. The unique shape of the Kia E-Ground not only reflects the inspiration of nature, but also offers visitors a dynamic and immersive experience.

This building has maximized energy, water and material efficiency, reducing its ecological footprint. A photovoltaic system has been implemented that uses solar panels to generate electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electricity costs. ECOPact concrete has been used, which reduces carbon emissions by 30% to 50%, and LED lighting has been installed that consumes up to 80% less energy than incandescent bulbs and is easier to recycle, significantly reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Additionally, the rainwater collection and treatment system promotes water conservation through its use for bathing and landscaping. Finally, the gardens enhance the aesthetics of the building, while improving air quality and helping to manage rainwater.

The Kia E-Ground infrastructure represents the brand’s strategy towards a sustainable future called which is represented inside Kia E-Ground through three distinct zones: Planet, Energy and Mobility, each designed to promote sustainability and show visitors the benefits of electrification.

By establishing the first Kia E-Ground in Ecuador, Kia seeks to inspire other countries in the Central and South American region to accelerate their transition to electromobility and advance the goal of making Kia a leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions.