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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. The Niro has seating for five in what is officially a compact SUV body. But it’s spacious by compact SUV standards. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

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Ford continues to struggle to sell its EV models, but its ICE pickups, SUVs, and cars are keeping the company healthy. Right now, we’re looking at 55,000 units they’re gonna build. “We definitely need to work to match capacity with demand. “Their intentions were to build 180,000-plus units.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. The cheaper FWD model has everything you actually need – unless you’re the type to push a giraffe into a pool. SCORE: 3.7/5

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Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive vs Tesla Model Y Performance: Which electric SUV is for you?

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The Tesla Model Y is already the top-selling prestige SUV on the market, which isn’t a bad effort since until now it has only been available in a single model and only arrived in the country in the second half of 2022. But now there’s another model in the Tesla electric SUV stable, in the form of the Model Y Performance.

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

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We’ll limit our top five to under $100,000 – no small sum, but these days families have had to make peace with combustion SUVs, dual-cab utes and people movers costing $60,000 and upwards. Maximum charge rate’s a fair 100kW, and a bonus is three years free charging on the Chargefox network.

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Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process

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When it comes to battery cells for EVs, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. Charged spoke with Lucid Battery Cell Technical Specialist Maithri Venkat about how cell evaluation works, and how OEMs and cell suppliers can work together to improve the process. Q&A with Lucid’s Battery Cell Technical Specialist Maithri Venkat.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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So, it was definitely time for us to publish a review of a car that’s grabbed our attention – and yours too, judging by the sales numbers – and explain what’s going on here. And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3.

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