Stephen Kosowski, Manager, Long Range Planning & Strategy, Kia USA; Iola Hughes, Head of Research, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence

This keynote examined the shifting trajectory of the US electric vehicle market as regulatory incentives decline and consumer demand normalises. Discussion centred on EV adoption trends, pricing dynamics, production capacity, and the growing role of hybrids. The session outlined how policy uncertainty, cost pressures, and infrastructure constraints are reshaping automaker strategies through 2030.