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The ABCs of National Drive Electric Week

Plug in America

Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition staff managed the EV test drive part of the event where guests were able to choose to ride or drive in a Polestar 2, Tesla Model Y, Subaru Solterra, Nissan Ariya, BMW iX, Kia Niro, or Kia EV6. Kylie Borchardt led children in building KidWind model wind turbines.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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2016 Optima midsize sedan gains new 1.6L engine

Green Car Congress

Kia Motors America (KMA) introduced the re-designed Optima midsize sedan at the New York International Auto Show. liter pushes out an estimated 178 horsepower (133 kW) at 5,500 rpm and a stout 195 lb-ft (264 N·m) of torque at just 1,500 rpm, the new engine mates to a seven-speed DCT, a first for the Kia brand.

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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

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

EV Central

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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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

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

EV Central

That’s over $10,000 more than a Kia EV6 GT , $26,000 more than Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 AWD Epiq and, for you combustion fans, a chunky $61,800 over what’s asked for the thrill-bringing Hyundai 130N Premium hot hatch. Quoted charge speed is 350kW, but our previous tests suggest under 250kW is more realistic.

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