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Hyundai Ioniq 5 road-trip charging: Don't seek out 350-kw connectors, 150 kw might be just as fast

Green Car Reports

Part of what makes the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and its close cousin, the Kia EV6, so noteworthy in the market is that they’re capable of taking advantage of 350-kw CCS connectors, and their faster-charging power levels allowed by 800-volt charging systems.

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Hyundai introducing 48V mild hybrid system with 1.6L diesel in Europe

Green Car Congress

liter CRDi 48V diesel powertrain introduced in the New Tucson in 2018, Hyundai Motor has now combined its efficient and responsive 48V mild hybrid technology with the 100 kW/136-PS 1.6-liter The technology comprises a 48-volt battery, a Mild Hybrid Starter Generator (MHSG) and LDC converter (Low Voltage DC/DC). In addition to the 2.0-liter

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Hyundai throws the gauntlet against Tesla and Ford, declares itself as EV charging leader

Teslarati

Hyundai is determined to be recognized as a legitimate and formidable competitor in the electric vehicle sector. So confident is Hyundai with its lineup of Ioniq vehicles that it plans to offer shoppers a few months behind the wheel before making a final decision. Credit: Hyundai. Credit: Hyundai.

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Hyundai opens EV floodgates: More Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 stock coming to Australia as brand vows to get “aggressive” in electric vehicle battle

EV Central

Hyundai says deliveries of its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 will at last pick up pace this year, with the trickle of supply to improve as the brand plans to get “aggressive” in the electric vehicle space in Australia. READ MORE: This is big!

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Price: $87,800 ($90,700 with seven-seat option) plus on-roads Range: 371km Max charge rate: 100kW Boot space: 130L (seven seats); 465L (rear row folded) If we swerve people movers, the Benz EQB mid-size SUV is the only fully electric seven-seater on sale in Australia. Arguably, that’s the price of premium.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N prototype driven. Is this the makings of an EV masterpiece?

EV Central

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is destined to become an instant high-performance EV icon. Based on the dual-motor version of Hyundai Motor Group’s EV-only E-GMP platform that’s the basis for the existing Techniq and Epiq grades of the Ioniq 5, as well as the Kia EV6 GT and Genesis GV60 , straight-line speed is guaranteed.

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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

EV Central

That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9. How are the EV3’s design and goodies?

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