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2025 Kia EV6 overhaul confirmed and previewed: Updated Tesla Model Y fighter will be here later this year

EV Central

Three years after it was launched the Kia EV6 electric mid-size SUV is ready for an overhaul. To prove it, Kia has given us our first glimpse of its new front and rear styling ahead of an Australian launch later in the year. READ MORE: Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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Tesla gets its newest adoptees of NACS in Hyundai and Kia

Teslarati

Tesla received news this morning that it would gain two new adoptees of its North American Charging Standard, or NACS, as Hyundai and Kia both committed to using the connector for its electric vehicles in the U.S. Senior Director of Charging at Tesla Rebecca Tinucci said. and Canada. I’d love to hear from you!

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Kia EV9 named 2024 Electric Vehicle of Texas

Teslarati

The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) named the Kia EV9 the 2024 Electric Vehicle (EV) of Texas. TAWA also called the Kia EV9 the “Best in Class” in several categories, including Performance SUV, mid-size CUV, and electric vehicle. The combined sales of Hyundai and Kia EVs were second after Tesla in 2023.

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Hyundai & Kia take second place after Tesla in US EV sales

Teslarati

South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia placed second together in US electric vehicles (EV) sales after Tesla, beating Detroit-based legacy automakers Ford and General Motors. Hyundai and Kia, along with the Genesis brand, are owned by Hyundai Motor Group, which holds the fourth-largest share in the US car market.

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Hyundai & Kia to locally produce batteries in India

Teslarati

Hyundai Motor Company and the Kia Corporation plan to produce electric vehicle (EV) batteries in India. Hyundai Motor is Kia’s parent company. Through their partnership, Hyundai and Kia plan to localize LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) cell production for electric vehicles.

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Tesla Model 3 takes on new Kia EV6 GT in insane all-electric drag race

Teslarati

A Tesla Model 3 has taken on the all-new Kia EV6 GT in a crazy all-electric drag race. As electric vehicles have rapidly grown in popularity within the drag racing scene , it was only a matter of time before a new contender challenged Tesla’s dominance. On paper, the matchup is quite close between the Tesla and the Kia.

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Kia introduces EV6 electric crossover in US

Green Car Congress

The all-new 2022 Kia EV6 crossover arrives as the brand’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle (BEV). The introduction of EV6 signals the US launch of Kia’s ‘Plan S’ strategy that will deliver 11 all-new electrified models across the world by 2026. Starting with the EV6, Kia’s EV lineup will carry a unique naming convention.

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