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Drive Notes: 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line

The Truth About Cars

Before decamping to California , I parted ways with a 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line. Kia's infotainment remains pretty good. I mostly enjoyed driving the EV9 -- and I think it's usefulness as a large three-row SUV with decent range will help move EVs forward. Still, this is a strong effort from Kia. The GT-Line packs a 99.8-kWh

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Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with new discounts

Baua Electric

If you’ve been eyeing a new Kia electric vehicle, now may be the perfect time to start shopping. Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with some of its biggest discounts yet. After launching in August 2021, Kia has sold over 210,000 EV6 models globally. The 2024 EV6 has received the maximum discount.

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First drive in the Kia EV9: The three-row electric SUV many consumers have been waiting for

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Three months after opening US orders for the long-anticipated three-row EV9 SUV, the folks at Kia invited media out to wine country to test drive it for the first time. The HMG E-GMP platform features Kia’s larger 99.9 We watched the EV endure winter testing, begin deliveries in its native Korea, and soon learned EU pricing.

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Electrify America expands customer charging agreement with Kia America – Charged EVs

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EV charging network Electrify America , which operates in 47 states and the District of Columbia, and California-headquartered Kia America , have agreed to provide 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging to first-time owners of the 2024 Kia EV9 SUV. It follows similar offers for owners of Kia’s Niro and EV6.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The second generation 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid continues what Kia started in 2017 when the Niro Hybrid debuted. The 2023 Kia Niro hybrid is the class leader in fuel economy. The Niro has been completely redesigned for 2023 with what Kia says was inspired by combining nature with aerodynamics. Efficient with Low Emissions.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

But with the 2022 Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) we obliterated the “official” number in our real world driving. On a three-day mini-getaway, my wife and I ventured out from our home in Orange County, California, to the Central California seaside town of Shell Beach. You had me at 46 MPG. Wonderfully Efficient.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Kia Sportage

Clean Fleet Report

When Kia says the 2023 Sportage is all-new, believe them. But it is more than a larger and more capable Sportage, now in its fifth generation and Kia’s longest-running model, but one that offers three propulsion systems, including the X-Pro trail-rated model for those who want to go off-roading. Something for Everyone.

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