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Electric Car Watch #11: Hyundai's Electric Car Plans for India

Plug In India

The Kona’s launch was about testing the waters in India. Launching an imported CKD kit in India was never a long term solution. The platform will be shared by both Hyundai and Kia automobiles. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV 6 are the first production cars that are using this platform.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Kia Niro EV GT-Line serves up decent cabin space.

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2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

EV Central

That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. BYD is also working on a sportier BYD Dolphin Sport with flared wheel arches, stickier tyres and an aggressive body kit. It’s priced from $49,990 and is due in 2024.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

EV Central

Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. Being designed from the outset as EVs, the Tesla, Kia and Hyundai have their e-motors in the rear driving the back wheels.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Nevertheless, technical executives and engineers from Korea and from the Hyundai-Kia America technical center in the US were on hand to provide market and technical background. Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. Earlier post.) Design objectives included: Fuel economy. Driveability.

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Hyundai begins rollout of Ioniq Hybrid, PHEV and EV; most efficient non-plug vehicle, most efficient EV in US; powertrain discussion

Green Car Congress

Nevertheless, technical executives and engineers from Korea and from the Hyundai-Kia America technical center in the US were on hand to provide market and technical background. Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. Earlier post.) Design objectives included: Fuel economy. Driveability.

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Leo Motors, Inc. Completes Successful Tests for Converted Midsize Highway Electric Vehicles

Green Car Congress

earlier post ) has completed testing of an electric vehicle (EV) conversion solution on Kia’s “Morning” car model. The converted Kia achieved speeds of 100 mph and a range of 150 miles on a single charge, going from zero to sixty mph in six seconds. The price of the kit is $20,000 with a 16kWh power pack.

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