Green Car Congress

JUNE 18, 2020

Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

Diesel 243

Diesel Taxi Re-Charge London 243

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. For that reason, the EX30 stands alone—and that makes it an important, and affordable, EV for this year. There’s no wood, and no leather.

Volvo 119

Volvo Kia SUV North America 119

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

As always in Kia EVs, the “iPedal” mode for one-pedal driving has to be re-engaged not only with each on/off cycle, but even after switching into Reverse, then back to Drive. For that reason, the EX30 stands alone—and that makes it an important, and affordable, EV for this year. There’s no wood, and no leather.

Volvo 52

Volvo Kia Charging SUV 52