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Wallbox and Kia America partner on bidirectional EV charging; Quasar 2 and EV9

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Wallbox is working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second-generation DC bidirectional charger, Quasar 2 ( earlier post ), to Kia EV9 ( earlier post )customers starting in the first half of 2024. Quasar 2 is a next-generation 11.5

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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seats

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Kia just revealed the 2024 EV9 electric SUV in production-ready form, but the automaker on Monday revealed a smaller electric SUV concept. Called the EV5, the concept previews a "production model destined initially for Chinese market later this year," according to Kia.

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Kia and Hyundai to introduce solar roof charging on selected vehicles: HEV, BEV and ICE

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Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor plan to introduce solar roof charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. The solar charging technology is being developed to support the vehicle’s main power source, improving mileage and reducing CO 2 emissions. The third-generation system is currently in testing.

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Lexus EV concept preview, Aptera update, Kia EV5 details, EV3 and EV4 concepts: Today’s Car News

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Aptera shows how it’s at work on its solar EV. And Kia provides a look at several future affordable EVs. As part of its first EV Day, Kia showed a suite of affordable EVs set to be priced at $35,000 to $50,000. Lexus looks to several concepts as a starting point toward becoming an EV brand.

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Kia EV5 revealed, might be US-bound to face ID.4 and Ariya

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Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March, although it doesn’t have that model’s solar panels or swivel seats.

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Kia is paying dealers to sell EVs – that could mean deals for buyers

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Photo: Kia Kia is paying its dealers up to $1,500 in flat payments for each EV sold in April, so buyers, there may be good prices to be had. Through April 30 , the Kia April 2024 Dealer Flat Cash Program will pay dealers $1,500 for every EV6 GT sold and $1,000 for every 2023 Kia EV6 sold. Get started here. –

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Sion solar car update, electric Volvo XC90 details, Kia EV6 up-close photos: Today’s Car News

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We take an up-close look at the Kia EV6—yes, the one with the numbers that rival the Model Y Performance. And the Sono Sion solar EV is getting a bigger battery before advancing toward production. The all-electric XC90 Recharge will get lidar sensors. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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