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Kia has announced that owners of the EV6, EV9, and Niro EVs have officially gained access to over 21,500 Tesla Supercharger locations in North America. First, Kia said that its three EV offerings will have access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger Network. However, its announcement also contained an apology to Tesla.
Hyundai announced on Thursday that it has officially launched real-world testing of its AI-powered EV charging robot, which it is referring to as the ACR. The Korean company is partnering with both Kia and Incheon International Airport for the testing phase, which was launched with a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
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On Friday, Tesla posted on its charging account on X that it would be offering free Supercharging across 30 select stations on Saturday in celebration of Earth Day and Week. The chargers are set to be free during daytime work hours, and they’re scattered in locations across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
I started my journey with 100 per cent charge and indicated range of 467km. Of course you only remember this when you’re a few hundred metres up the road and get the first bong, so it’s pull over, into Park, through the screen and turn every damn driver assist off. I need to charge. Is it 2015? Another little thing?
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The program works to build EV knowledge and best practices for sales staff, refining the purchasing experience for consumers visiting a nearby store to test an EV, or chat with salespeople to learn more about EV models, costs, charging, and battery ranges.
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The Kia e-Niro 64 kWh is a practical, family-friendly crossover with a 282-mile electric range and it’s one of the more affordable longer-range electric cars. Model/Engine size: Kia e-Niro 64 kWh. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 1 hour 15 minutes at a 50kW charge point Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car.
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