Kia has unveiled its concept electric SUV, the EV2, at Milan Design Week 2025, showcasing an interior designed with sustainable biomaterials such as hemp, mycelium, flax fibers, and recycled textiles. Displayed at the Eastend Studios during the exhibition Transcend Journey, the cabin highlights how eco-friendly materials like Simplifyber Fybron and AmpliTex can significantly reduce the use of traditional synthetic materials, ensuring visual consistency and recyclability, which reflects Kia's commitment to sustainable automotive design without compromising on aesthetics.
As part of the exhibition Transcend Journey at Eastend Studios, visitors can see the cabin of the concept vehicle for the first time.
The team also integrates biodegradable mycelium-based components into the interiors, courtesy of Biomyc. These materials include hemp and mycelium, which are grown and colored to match Kia's Pantone specifications for visual consistency throughout the cabin.
The first is mycelium-infused polyurethane, applied across light blue interior surfaces, containing visible mycelium particles. The second is a grown volume material, produced by mycelium cells binding with cellulose from agricultural waste.
AmpliTex is also fully recyclable. At the end of its use, companies can process it into composite pellets for reuse.
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