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Hyundai and Kia launch new LFP battery project for lower-priced EVs

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Hyundai and Kia are teaming up to develop LFP battery materials to power up lower-priced EVs. Hyundai and Kia eye cheaper EVs with LFP battery tech Hyundai and Kia launched a new project to develop lithium iron phosphate battery cathode material for future EV models. of global EV battery sales in the second quarter.

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Kia to launch affordable EV4 electric sedan next year with an ambitious production goal

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With another low-cost (under $35K) electric car launching next year, Kia is setting an ambitious goal. Kia will launch EV4 production in early 2025, aiming to build 70,000 models a year to meet the demand for affordable EVs. According to Kia, the EV4 “redefines the electric sedan.”

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Hyundai and Kia are gaining a competitive edge ahead of the affordable EV offensive

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After a record 2023, Hyundai and Kia are not slowing down this year. With new tariffs on Chinese EVs, Hyundai and Kia look to gain an edge over their overseas rivals. The tailwind comes as the South Korean automakers are launching affordable EVs in key global markets, including the US. trillion) in profits last year.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

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Kia is following in Ford’s footsteps after suddenly announcing plans to introduce more hybrids as it expects slower EV demand. To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year.

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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

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Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year. More affordable EVs are coming Rivian unveiled its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV Thursday.

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The 2025 Kia K4 Starts at Just Over $23,000 After Destination

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The K4 is stepping in to replace the Forte in Kia’s catalog, but it will remain one of the most affordable new cars in the country. Kia recently announced pricing for the all-new 2025 K4, and the list of standard equipment for the money is impressive, at least in the context of today’s car prices.

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