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Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs

Electrek

Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year.

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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.

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BMW electric wagon, Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, Tesla chargers at hotels: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging. And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. With the addition of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, families will have another high-mpg family choice with three. BMW sport wagon fans looking to go electric will have to wait longer.

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Tesla share shrinks, Toyota solid-state production, Kia EV9 range and efficiency: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Kia EV9 is one of the most efficient EVs with three rows of seating. And Tesla’s share of the EV market is shrinking. EPA driving range numbers for the 2024 Kia EV9 span up to 304 miles, the automaker confirmed on. Toyota pushes along on solid-state battery tech. Should it cut prices again?

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Kia launches $20K EV5 electric SUV in China to rival leaders BYD and Tesla

Electrek

Kia launched its new EV5 electric SUV in China Friday. With a starting price of around $20K (149,800 yuan), the EV5 is expected to take on market leaders, including Tesla’s Model Y. more… The post Kia launches $20K EV5 electric SUV in China to rival leaders BYD and Tesla appeared first on Electrek.

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Why the Kia EV2 won’t be coming to Australia to fight the MG4, BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and Tesla Model 2

EV Central

The Kia electric car countdown in Australia will not include the cheapest model it has yet previewed, the entry-level EV2. Kia already has the EV6 and EV9 on-sale in Australia – as well as the Niro – and will follow up with the EV5 medium SUV mid-year and the EV3 compact SUV as soon as 2024 and the EV4 sedan in 2025. 2024 Kia EV5.

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Hyundai/Kia seen taking photos at Tesla supercharger: NACS support imminent?

Electrek

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles were spotted doing a photoshoot while “charging” at a Supercharger today, leading to speculation about whether the brands may be ready to announce a joint move to Tesla’s NACS charging connector. more… The post Hyundai/Kia seen taking photos at Tesla supercharger: NACS support imminent?

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