EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

We sampled Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6 ‘Electrified Streamliner’ (not a sedan, Hyundai insists) in South Korea ahead of its early 2023 Australian arrival. It’s superbly cosseting with barely any wind noise from this streamlined sedan. And not in a good way. Challenging angle? Take your pick.

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Hyundai Re-Charge Light Australia 89

Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Kia EV9 Blocky but wind-cheating While it’s more aerodynamic than it looks, the EV9’s flat sides and blocky, square-cut lines fall into the heart of the current SUV market.

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Volvo Kia SUV North America 119

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 23, 2024

seconds Top speed: 115 mph Curb Weight: 5,324 pounds Max Towing: 2,000 pounds Wind and Land 280 miles AER (with optional 20-inch wheels) 99.8 Though not marketed as an off-road trail seeker, the EV9 Wind, Land and GT-Line models do come with all-wheel drive. 0-60 mph: 7.7 kWh battery Single electric motor RWD 201 hp and 258 lb.­-ft.

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Kia SUV All-Electric MPH 89

Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

The first several months’ worth of EV9s will be built in South Korea, but US production will start sometime during 2024 in West Point, Georgia. Kia EV9 Blocky but wind-cheating While it’s more aerodynamic than it looks, the EV9’s flat sides and blocky, square-cut lines fall into the heart of the current SUV market.

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Volvo Kia Charging SUV 52