EV Central

JUNE 25, 2025

The prospects of Kia launching into the local van market with the groundbreaking electric PV5 are looking positive. And it could signal only the start of a significant Kia attack on the local commercial van market, with the PV5 the first member of the Platform Beyond Vehicles (PBV) family to enter production. 2025 Kia PV5 people-mover.

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EV Central

JULY 11, 2025

As the Chinese flood our market with cheap small SUVs, it’s clear legacy brands like Kia simply can’t match them on price. Style, smart layout, desirability, polished drive experience and grades to suit a few budgets are key, and Kia appears to have hit the target on all. Day 1: Pricing pickle 2025 Kia EV3 GT-Line. But hang on.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 26, 2025

Youd have thought the Kia EV3 launch by a local car dealer at a prestigious sports club would have attracted Aussie car buyers like flies! continued] The post Free Food, Free Drinks, and the World Car of the Year (Kia EV3), But … appeared first on CleanTechnica. The event had been well advertised on Facebook. We were met.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 5, 2025

A pair of former Kia employees have been accused of stealing 1,008 engines from the factory over a period of at least three years. They worked with at least two other individuals who helped arrange transport, and two other scrap dealers who helped sell them to buyers as far away as the capital city New Delhi.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

One of the latest entrants in this growing segment is Kia’s PV5 electric van. Unveiled as the first model under Kias “Platform Beyond Vehicle” (PBV) brand, the PV5 is designed to cater to the evolving needs of urban mobility, delivery services, and ride-sharing businesses. What is the Kia PV5?

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 8, 2025

June saw plugin EVs take 65.3% share in Sweden, up from 56.5% year-on-year. Both BEVs and PHEVs grew volume whilst all other powertrains declined. Overall auto volume was 27,565 units, up 10% YoY. The Tesla Model Y was the best-selling BEV in June. June’s auto sales saw combined plugin EVs. continued] The post EVs Take 65.3%

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

That likely won’t matter for mall runs or school transport. This led VW to a comparison slide showing a truly remarkable array of vehicles: Chevrolet Suburban, Chrysler Pacifica (plug-in) Hybrid, Kia EV9 (an EV), Rivian R1S (an EV), Toyota Sienna, and its own VW Atlas. Two examples suffice.

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EV Central

MAY 10, 2025

Model Y deliveries underway as EV leader faces fierce challenges from BYD, Kia and MG What I, and actual experts, would suggest is that we need to remove or repair the very worst-polluting cars, because of the vast difference it would make. But that argument is as simplistic as they are. READ MORE: The Tesla fightback begins!

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Recently, I suggested to Paul that we look at Hyundai/Kia, as they do. Paul Wildman and I have collaborated on articles charting the difficulties of the top three car makers: Toyota, Volkswagen, and Stellantis; and the effect of these difficulties on their respective national economies: Japan, Germany, France, and Italy.

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Plug N Drive

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Plugn Drive spokespeople will be in: North Building EV Test Drives – Dodge, Jeep, Lucid, Rivian, Volvo & KIA (Level 200) South Building EV Test Drives – Tesla, Polestar (Level 800) Plug’n Drive also has a booth located in the North building on Level 300. Starting at 12:30 p.m.,

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2025

Speaking in one of the panel sessions, Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK, commented on the situation. Acknowledgement of various technologies, including hybrids and plug-in hybrids, have to play in decarbonising road transport was also called for. This also supports compliance with rising mandate targets.

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Plug N Drive

MAY 5, 2025

The Ride & Drive vehicle line-up includes over a dozen vehicles and features vans, trucks, SUVs and cars from brands like Ford, Jeep, Kia, Ram, Rizon, Toyota and Volkswagen. Register with Plugn Drive to Get Behind the Wheel Experience some of the latest in electric and hydrogen cars, vans and trucks on a five-and-a-half minute 1.8

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

Comparative midsize SUVs are the Lexus GX, Hyundai Palisade , Honda Passport, Mazda CX-90 and the Kia Telluride. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. The competitive models are sedans like the gasoline Genesis G80 , Honda Accord Hybrid , Subaru Legacy and Toyota Camry Hybrid.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 11, 2025

May saw plugin EVs at 28.5% share in Germany, up from 18.5% year on year. BEV volume increased by 45% year on year, while PHEVs grew 79%. Overall auto volume was 239,297 units, almost flat YoY. May’s best-selling BEV, for the 5th consecutive month, was the Volkswagen ID.7. May’s sales. continued] The post EVs At 28.5%

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 15, 2025

As these systems become more prevalent across vehicle segments, as seen in models such as the Kia Carens (sold around the world, but not currently in the U.S.), Still, achieving the full potential of IoT in transportation will depend on public education, infrastructure investment and robust cybersecurity standards.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Januarys auto sales saw plugin EVs at 51.6% share in Sweden, down slightly YoY from 52.5% in January 2024. BEV share was fractionally up YoY, while PHEV share was slightly down. Overall auto volume was 19,632 units, up some 14% YoY. The Volkswagen ID.7 7 was the best selling BEV. continued] The post EVs At 51.6% Share In Sweden Volkswagen ID.7

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2025

March saw plugin EVs at 27.1% share in Germany, up from 18.0% year-on-year. BEV volume increased by some 35% YoY, from a low baseline, while PHEVs grew 66%. Overall auto volume was 254,497 units, down 3.5% Marchs best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.7. Marchs sales saw combined EVs at. continued] The post EVs At 27.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 5, 2025

February saw plugin EVs take 61.1% share in Sweden, up strongly from 51.8% in February 2024. Most of the increase came from BEVs strong volume growth, while PHEVs were also up. Overall auto volume was 19,608 units, up by some 4% YoY. The Volvo XC40 was the best-selling BEV in. continued] The post EVs Take 61.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The European passenger plugin vehicle market scored 244,000 registrations in January, a progression of 18% YoY. Positively, BEVs (168,000 units, +37% YoY) continued to grow despite the drop in EV incentives in certain markets. On the other hand, plugin hybrids (PHEVs) were down, dropping by 5% year over year (YoY).

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2025

Which auto brands and auto groups are now ruling the US pure electric vehicle (EV) market? How much competition is there at the top now? Let’s roll into the numbers and charts and see. First of all, yes, despite Tesla losing sales year over year for two years in a.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 7, 2025

The February auto market saw plugin EVs take 96.2% share in Norway, up from 92.1% year-on-year. BEVs continue to squeeze out other powertrains, though diesels and HEVs are now outperforming PHEVs. Overall auto volume was 8,949 units, an increase of 21% YoY. The best-selling BEV in February was the Nissan. continued] The post EVs Take 96.2%

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

January saw plugin EVs at 25.1% share in Germany, up from 17.3% year-on-year. BEV volume shot up over 53% YoY, though from an anomalously low baseline, while PHEVs grew 23%. Overall auto volume was 207,640 units, down 2.8% Januarys best-selling BEV was the Volkswagen ID.7. Januarys sales saw combined. continued] The post EVs At 25.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 12, 2025

The 2025 Manila International Auto Show opened its doors on April 10. It includes a larger presence than ever before of electrified vehicles as new and existing brands present their latest innovations and strategies for a more sustainable automotive future. CleanTechnica is covering the event, and below is a list.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 4, 2025

April’s auto market saw plugin EVs at 25.3% share in France, up from 24.3% year-on-year. BEVs were slightly up in share YoY, whilst PHEVs were fractionally down. Overall auto volume was 138,697 units, down some 6%YoY. The Renault 5 was Frances best selling BEV in April. April saw combined EVs. continued] The post EVs At 25.3%

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 25, 2025

It’s been a busy month, and a busy year. We’ve had some great cleantech news, but also some challenging news. Below are 7 top stories to highlight this week, as well as another 20 honorable mentions. California AB 942. This is why we can’t have nice things. California is.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

October saw plugin EVs take 23.6% share in Germany, down from 24.5% BEVs in Europe’s largest auto market are now even below the levels of October 2021. Overall auto volume was 231,992 units, up 6% YoY. The bestselling BEV in October was the Skoda Enyaq. The October auto. continued] The post EVs Take 23.6%

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 12, 2025

Electric vehicles are just better. It’s hard to say this or explain this to people who don’t have EVs without coming across as patronizing or a fanatic or something. But it’s true. They drive nicer, they’re more convenient if you have home or even just workplace charging, they typically have.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2025

Other EVs such as the Kia Niro , Chevrolet Equinox , Nissan Leaf , Honda Prologue , Mini Countryman EV or Tesla Model 3 are alternatives to consider. As part of these events we may be offered free transportation, lodging or meals. If doing so, make sure to compare the size, range and design, not just the price.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 7, 2025

In this article, I’m attempting to present an optimistic view of the US auto market after the passage of the bill that ends electric vehicle (EV) tax credits on September 30th. That ended up being pretty hard to do, since there is a lot in the bill (and other actions).

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2025

Drive a Kia EV5 Earth Long Range from Sydney to Melbourne via the Snowy Mountains. The car The Kia EV5 is the first five-seat medium electric SUV from a legacy car manufacturer to go on-sale in Australia. Kia EV5 Snowy Drive. Kia EV5 Snowy Drive. Kia EV5 Snowy Drive. Kia EV5 Snowy Drive.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 0002

The cynic in me immediately goes to how Hyundai/Kia came up with a long warranty as the two brands struggled to improve their image -- and product -- after initially being perceived (often correctly) as cheap, unreliable transportation. And Ram has unveiled a 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty for its trucks.

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Electrek

JULY 16, 2025

Hyundai and Kia are slashing prices with generous discounts ahead of the deadline. The offer is for 36 months with no down payment required. 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning (Source: Ford) Ford isn’t the only one preparing for big changes over the next few months. Looking to snag the savings while they are still available?

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 5, 2025

March saw plugin EVs take 93.2% share in Norway, up from 91.5% year-on-year. PHEVs saw a large pull forward ahead of an April 1st tax tightening, and thus temporarily took share from BEVs. Overall auto volume was 13,304 units, up some 36% YoY, though from a low base. continued] The post EVs Take 93.2%

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2021

Kia EV6 ( earlier post )has achieved product carbon footprint certification and ‘ Carbon Measured ’ label from the global climate change and sustainability consultancy the Carbon Trust, becoming the first Korean vehicle manufacturer to achieve the certificate. —Sangdae Kim, Head of Strategic Business Planning Division at Kia.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 4, 2025

continued] The post Kia & LG Electronics Partner to Showcase New PBV Concepts for Work & Play appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 19, 2022

Kia Corporation will establish a new manufacturing facility dedicated to producing electric Purpose Built Vehicles (PBVs). The intelligent new production hub for PBVs will be located within Kia’s existing Hwaseong manufacturing site in Korea. —Ho Sung Song, President and CEO of Kia Corporation.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2022

Hyundai and Kia signed joint research agreements with six Korean research institutes and formed a consultative body to develop mobility solutions to explore the surface of the moon. —Yong Wha Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of R&D Planning & Coordination Center of Hyundai Motor and Kia. Image Credit: NASA/JSC.

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