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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

Charged EVs

Still, the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX30 stand out as particularly important EVs for 2024. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Photos courtesy of John Voelcker.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. When Chevrolet launched the 2022 Bolt EUV in February of this year (its first electric utility vehicle), it was recognized for its interior size, refreshed look over the sibling Bolt EV and a low price. Observations: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV. Powertrain.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

In a first drive of the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST , we found this big electric pickup to be just average in real-world efficiency, and its 1,500-pound payload capacity is modest versus other full-sizers; but given its huge battery pack it likely won’t disappoint for highway range and occasional towing. 2025 Volkswagen ID.7

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV

Clean Fleet Report

When the all-electric Kia Niro was introduced in 2019 it followed the 2017 Niro hybrid and then the 2018 Niro plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Clean Fleet Report has been impressed with all three versions, as well as Kia’s eco-friendly philosophy that this year saw the debut of the all-new, all-electric EV6.

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Hyundai Motor, including Kia top Ford and GM in US EV market with affordable EVs

Baua Electric

Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia, is using affordability to gain market share in the US. With low-cost electric cars, Hyundai Motor , along with Kia, surged past American automakers Ford and GM in the US EV market in the first three months of 2024. Hyundai’s second dedicated EV, the IONIQ 6, saw sales surge 1,542% in Q1 to 3,646.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD. The aggressive and sporty design of the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD seems to have accomplished what Chevrolet had in mind when they gave it Corvette styling cues —it is a head-turner as you cruise around town. Chevrolet includes a credit at purchase. Putting the sport in SUV.