(MELBOURNE) 13 January 2022 – Ahead of the anticipated Australian Open kicking off on Monday, the newly-named Kia Arena today hosted Kia’s annual Kia Fleet Handover Ceremony, debuting the manufacturer’s first fully-electric, high-performance vehicle, the Kia EV6, in celebration of 21 years as the major partner.
The event saw Kia handover the keys to this year’s 130-strong fleet of cars including 10 yet to be released the Kia EV6 models, which are dedicated to ensuring Australian Open players, officials and VIP guests are transported safely and in style.
World tennis legends and Kia ambassadors Dylan Alcott, who is playing his last grand slam before retirement, and Rafael Nadal, who is making a comeback after injury, also showcased the brand’s commitment to sustainability by using the Kia EV6’s Vehicle to Load function to power the impressive LED animation billboard at today’s ceremony.