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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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2023 Kia Niro GT-Line review: Kia’s small SUV EV put to the seven-day family test

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The Kia Niro EV is the sensible little brother to the showy, extrovert, headline-stealing EV6. It’s a more sober and rational small family SUV boasting decent cabin space, long electric range, fast charging, premium features and smart tech. Kia Niro EV GT-Line – it’s a small hatchback more than an SUV.

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Own a Kia Sonet? Check this DIY maintenance guide for better ownership

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Read more Kia Sonet comes as the South Korean automaker’s offering in the compact SUV segment in India, which has been witnessing rising demand and sales over the last few years. The updated Kia Sonet SUV came with a refreshed design and a host of new features enhancing its appeal significantly. lakh (ex-showroom).

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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. Kia EV9: the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV Because it’s a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, Kia’s next EV—and its largest to date—should be a familiar and appealing product for North American buyers. (The A pair of 12.3-inch

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More details on the coming new Kia Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid

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Kia Motors has provided a few more details on the new hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains planned for the all-new Optima, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to broaden its global range of low-emission vehicles. Earlier post.). The powertrain has the 156 PS, 189 N·m (139 lb-ft) 2.0-liter Optima Hybrid.

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EV News Today: 1,700-Mile Electric Bus Trip, VW ID. Buzz Countdown, Return of VW e-up! …

CleanTechnica EVs

We’re a bit behind providing an extensive EV news update, so this one has a few extra doses of news. EV Charging News Kia America collaborates with Electrify America to provide EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh charging at no additional cost Van Hool CX45E makes 1,700-mile trip […]. The EV world doesn’t stop.

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

Baua Electric

Still, the 2025 Kia EV9 and 2025 Volvo EX30 stand out as particularly important EVs for 2024. Kia EV9: the first mass-market 3-row electric SUV Because it’s a mid-size SUV with three rows of seats, Kia’s next EV—and its largest to date—should be a familiar and appealing product for North American buyers. (The A pair of 12.3-inch

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