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Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

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South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. Kia’s top seller in Australia is the Sportage hybrid SUV with around 15,000 sales.

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Report: Kia Planning to Replace Stinger with an EV in 2026

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The Kia Stinger lived a bright but shockingly brief life, but it appears the automaker may have a replacement lined up with its move to electric vehicles. A recent report from Korea claims that Kia is working on the Stinger’s replacement, noting that the car will move to electrification with its new form.

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Kia takes on Tesla: 2024 Kia EV5 confirmed for mid-year launch – and the electric SUV could be cheaper than the Tesla Model Y!

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Kia’s cheapest EV-branded electric vehicle has been confirmed for a mid-year launch in Australia, with the EV5 to sit below the EV6 and EV9 in the brand’s lineup. The doors won’t make production, just like with the EV9, for crash-worthiness and what have you,” says Kia Australia’s head of product, Roland Rivero.

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Beijing show: Aussie-bound Leapmotor shows off C16 three-row electric family SUV

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Stellantis-backed Aussie-bound Chinese electrified car brand Leapmotor has revealed the three-row C16 SUV at the Beijing auto show. The sort of vehicle that would shape as a logical model for Leapmotor to bring to Australia, it shapes as a cut-price family SUV alternative to the Kia EV9. READ MORE: Here comes another one!

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Hyundai IONIQ 7 will go by IONIQ 9 as the brand’s first three-row electric SUV

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The first three-row electric SUV from Hyundai will be named the IONIQ 9. Hyundai plans to change the name of the electric SUV from IONIQ 7 to IONIQ 9 as it looks to build off Kia’s success with the EV9. Including Kia and Genesis, Hyundai topped American automakers Ford and GM’s Chevy for second behind only Tesla.

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Kia EV6 wins U.S. News ‘Best Electric Vehicle’ award for 2022

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The Kia EV6 has won U.S. The 2022 Kia EV6 was named to the publication’s list of “Best Hybrid and Electric Cars,” and has now earned several high-profile awards, including the 2022 European Car of the Year. Kia Country (@KiaCountry) May 11, 2022. “We are honored to receive this recognition from U.S. .

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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The all-electric Kia EV9 has been voted the World’s Best Car for 2024 by the panel of journalists judging the Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The Kia EV9 has won out over its rivals because it is a vehicle capable of satisfying the needs of consumers everywhere.” Sara Soria, Spain.

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