Bioplastic can be used for components like the dashboard, console, and pillars and is found throughout the EV9. It is produced using several renewable biomass sources like corn extract, vegetable oils, sawdust, and sugar cane.
Besides lowering the reliance on fossil fuels, it also reduces the exposure to hazardous chemicals. Kia’s parent company, Hyundai, has already sourced materials in this way for models like the Nexo, so the EV9 builds upon its experience in this area.
