One Year-Old Kia Niro EVs Are Depreciating Fast And Hard
InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The current generation Kia Niro EV is becoming so cheap that it would qualify for a used car tax credit if it wasn't so new.
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InsideEVs
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The current generation Kia Niro EV is becoming so cheap that it would qualify for a used car tax credit if it wasn't so new.
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 26, 2022
When you consider where Kia started, the things it’s doing today are nothing short of amazing. Back in the ’90s, the brand gained a reputation for cheapness (and not the good kind of cheap) and low performance. And now, […].
Baua Electric
JANUARY 16, 2024
If you were waiting for a smaller, cheaper Toyota electric car, you may have to keep waiting. Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota’s European product development boss, Andrea Carlucci, told Autocar that battery costs make a cheap EV unlikely. The post A cheap Toyota EV?
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 5, 2022
Kia’s reputation in America has been an interesting one. A couple of decades ago, many people saw the brand as supplying cheap, unreliable Korean imports. Its reputation has improved over the years, as have its sales, but it has remained a brand of somewhat plain, basic cars.
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 5, 2023
You might remember that when yours truly flew to California last year to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage, I didn’t get to spend more than five minutes in the hybrid version. The Kia delivers here, too, thanks to a comfy cabin that blends functionality and design nicely. Some materials felt a bit cheap, though.
Clean Fleet Report
DECEMBER 25, 2021
The 2022 Kia Rio S is a small car with much going for it. Low-cost but not cheap. The front-wheel drive 2022 Kia Rio is powered by a 1.6-liter Clean Fleet Report tested the Kia Rio S five-door with standard equipment that included power windows, door locks and heated outside mirrors. Kia calls it a five-door.
The Truth About Cars
MARCH 6, 2024
Cars Direct reported that the BMW 2024 BEV Conquest Program includes several other brands, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, and Lucid. Cars Direct noted that the iX also comes with a significant discount of up to $9,900 in lease cash. Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4 4 owners can also take advantage of the deal.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 19, 2023
Pictures and first details of the all-new Renault Twingo EV have been released ahead of its 2026 debut with the French car-maker announcing that the small hatch will be reincarnated as the brand’s most affordable EV yet. 2 and at least two affordable rivals from the Hyundai and Kia. The post Cheaper than a BYD Dolphin or MG4!
Baua Electric
JUNE 7, 2023
focused on untouched automobiles with keyless methods that had been hacked the use of relay assaults or “key cloning” demonstrates how the business underestimates car safety. Car house owners have tried a distinct technique, comparable to conserving keys in a steel container like espresso cans or breath mint tins.
The Truth About Cars
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. Plus, many hybrids are also made by manufacturers that tend to produce reliable vehicles overall, such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia.” Plug-in hybrids were even worse with 146 percent more issues.
The Truth About Cars
AUGUST 15, 2023
Despite fuel prices and an economy that seems poised to bolster the sale of value-focused cars, the United States is losing another one. The Mirage became the modern Yugo, a used-car alternative for people who desperately wanted a new car," said Sam Fiorani, vice president at AutoForecast Solutions.
EV Central
AUGUST 7, 2023
The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. It is also a big reason the popularity of Chinese-made cars is exploding in Australia, as both the Model 3 and Model Y are made in Shanghai. It also sits eighth for the year with 29,511 sales.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
The Kia Soul was the one that got away for Australians. With that horror show of a Blue Oval mini SUV trouncing the Soul’s 485 sales that year, no wonder Kia Australia pulled it after a decade of trying. Driving the Kia Soul EV So what did we miss out on? And it was our own stupid damn fault. Its EV credentials are solid.
My Energi
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
While you can’t miss the mix of top-end, nearly new models pushing upwards of £100k, there’s also a huge choice of cars for far less than £17,409, the average UK spend on a second-hand vehicle. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. So, what’s the right car to buy right now?
EV Central
DECEMBER 30, 2023
‘EV values plummet’ has been a regular headline in overseas media this year, as electric car resale values tumble in major markets like the US and UK. America and Europe have more mature EV markets than us, meaning thousands of pre-loved electric cars have popped up on their used car classifieds. But there are some.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 15, 2024
India has retained its position as the third largest car market in the world in 2023. Also, with the likes of Hyundai, Kia, Renault-Nissan and Volkswagen-Skoda upping the ante on exports, India is set to play a bigger global role in the years to come. In what was a close finish to No. million units last year. The post India stays No.
Baua Electric
APRIL 18, 2024
After spending a brief amount of time behind the wheel of a base LE model and sportier XSE trim, it’s clear the Camry probably isn’t in danger of losing its place as the best selling car in the U.S. This is despite the fact the Koreans, both Hyundai and Kia, have just refreshed their midsize offerings, the Sonata and K5. anytime soon.
EV Central
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Toyota showed off a concept car called the EPU (or electric pick-up) alongside an electric version of the LandCruiser. Both were way-off concept cars but show the brand is serious (eventually) about protecting its ute patch. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute. There will also be an EV version in 2026.
Clean Fleet Report
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Not all succeed as talk is cheap, actions are tough, and many don’t do so well following through. In this time Genesis went from being a model in the Hyundai line-up to becoming a car company on its own. As the luxury division of the Hyundai Group (Genesis, Hyundai and Kia) it has gone from two models in 2015 to eight in 2023.
Green Cars News
MAY 23, 2012
Kia revealed prices of the new cee’d this week. Starting from £14,395, it’s not as cheap as the old one, but it has a lot more equipment and it’s a much better car. Sounds like a good deal to me. Particularly as it’s much more efficient than before too: the 1.6-litre litre petrol engine looks an [.].
EV Central
AUGUST 9, 2023
Snaring a Kia EV6 GT for test is like scoring F1 race day pit passes. Demand for these rapid electric GTs is off the charts, so car folk look at you wondering how many brown envelopes were handed over so you could jump the queue. Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. Feels a big car. Adjust seats.
EV Central
JULY 7, 2022
Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap.
EV Central
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Car design has become increasingly uniform this past decade, so it’s refreshing to see something genuinely different. No locked-in price or confirmation of final specification, but we were promised the LHD Korean test cars we drove would basically feature the same equipment as Australian cars. Distinctive. Challenging.
Charged EVs
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
Before Tesla, they were seen as nerdy golf carts, far from usable as “real cars.” In short, the GMC Hummer EV is meant to make electric cars badass in the public eye. In short, the GMC Hummer EV is meant to make electric cars badass in the public eye. It’s also startlingly fast, and zero-emission, but we’ll get to that.)
EV Central
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Toyota’s delayed BZ4X electric car can be owned, when it arrives in February 2024 , by buying outright or through an all-encompassing lease deal. ” That is, you’re tempted by the idea of an EV, but are concerned about dropping $70,000 on a car that may not ultimately suit your lifestyle. ” This part is key.
EV Central
JULY 2, 2023
The Kia EV9 electric SUV is the latest in the expanding EV-branded family of electric cars. With all that in mind, read on for our Kia EV9 review. While it’s not cheap, the EV9 comes loaded with equipment and technology to help justify a circa-$100K starting price when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023.
EV Central
JULY 10, 2022
Model 3 vs EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Ioniq 5: There’s a sub-$80K sweet spot in the electric car market – and it’s not relying on price alone to tempt buyers. Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. Kia EV6 Polestar 2 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Hyundai Ioniq 5.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Think iX3, but smaller.
EV Central
DECEMBER 28, 2022
A new government and a change in mindset made 2022 a significant year for electric cars. The Model Y is not the best driving EV of 2022 (it’s still comfortably outdone by the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model 3 is nicer to drive, too) or the most daring (I’d stick the Genesis GV60 high on that list). Toby Hagon: Tesla Model Y.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is here to challenge everything you once thought about electric cars. That’s over $10,000 more than a Kia EV6 GT , $26,000 more than Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 AWD Epiq and, for you combustion fans, a chunky $61,800 over what’s asked for the thrill-bringing Hyundai 130N Premium hot hatch.
EV Central
MARCH 22, 2023
For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment. Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. Genesis GV70 EV 446km: Jaguar I-Pace EV400, $148,800 A car ahead of its time?
Charged EVs
JUNE 2, 2023
Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and GM will all launch vehicles into that segment over the next couple of years. 4 users include quicker access to car control functions and illumination for certain haptic slider controls. 4s sold in Canada.
EV Central
JANUARY 15, 2024
Australia’s electric vehicle ranks are only getting more and more crowded, with new options seemingly arriving daily from the big prestige marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as more mainstream brands like Kia. The Luxury is the cheaper of two RZ450e models, but that doesn’t actually make it cheap.
The Truth About Cars
JULY 24, 2023
Six thousand 1988 dollars were worth about $15,822 in today's money, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics , just below the MSRP of the cheapest new car available here now. In 1988, American car shoppers could choose among a dozen new cars priced below that figure.
EV Central
AUGUST 29, 2023
Toyota’s BZ4X electric SUV won’t arrive in Australian showrooms until February 2024 as the car giant’s first full EV suffers yet another delay. The price Toyota will ask for its first battery-electric offering remains a mystery, although Hanley has previously warned: “It’s not going to be cheap.”
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
For instance, Hyundai and Kia claimed to see strong demand for electric vehicles in the United States. Together, the Korean car companies came in second in EV car sales in the United States last year behind Tesla–by a large margin. Economist says cheap Chinese EVs should be kept out of U.S.
EV Central
MARCH 8, 2023
Electric cars are getting more popular. Here’s the complete guide on buying an EV – and everything you should be ready for when you take delivery of your first electric car. Many EVs recommend you don’t use the whole battery capacity Many electric cars allow you to set the maximum charge rate at 80 or 90 percent.
EV Central
JANUARY 6, 2024
Sales of electric cars almost tripled in 2023 and Aussies had more models than ever to choose from. As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. Toyota, Volkswagen and Subaru are chief among them.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
The EQV’s not cheap, but lately every new car price announcement – prestige brand; EV or combustion – has us thinking the same thing. Mercedes’ diesel V-Class V250 is $91,688 plus Luxury Car Tax (LCT) and on-roads, highlighting the premium you’ll face by going for a battery-powered luxury Benz bus.
Baua Electric
MARCH 7, 2024
It isn’t cheap, though – check the Toyota website to see the costs for your own circumstances. But it’s cheap for the first five years, at $180 per visit. Servicing is every 12 months/15,000km, which is more regular than some rival EVs that offer biannual maintenance intervals.
EV Central
JANUARY 3, 2023
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. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. So happy new year and here’s the BYD Atto 3!
EV Central
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
In the car game, these are called “conquest” sales, which make them sound very Game of Thrones. Straight up, at $127,800, the GV70 Electrified does not sound cheap, but it is packed with gear and doesn’t charge you umpteen thousands in optional extras. Genesis GV70 Electrified: Value. inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch
EV Central
JANUARY 2, 2023
READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon! It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. While it borrows one of Ford’s most iconic nameplates, the Mach-E has nothing to do with the two-door sports car. Kia EV6 GT.
EV Central
AUGUST 19, 2023
What’s the worst car you’ve driven? If you furnish a car with fancy materials, features and tech so it looks the goods on the website and in the showroom, many gullible folk are blinded by the glitter and sign on the dotted line without even test driving. Ergo, the Seres 3 price shocks me next to these rivals.
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