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Range ratings for the 2024 Kia EV9 top 300 miles with the 99.8-kwh long-range pack and hit 230 miles in a base EV9 Light model with just 76.1 kwh.
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Kia details EV5 and previews affordable EVs, none yet US-boundAll three of the vehicles Kia highlighted as part of an EV Day outside Seoul are to be priced at $35,000-$50,000, but so far Kia isn't confirming any of them for the U.S. market.
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EV leasing has surged: Is it subsidized by Biden’s leasing loophole?A higher portion of new EVs are being leased in 2023 vs. 2022—partly because the federal government is subsidizing leases of foreign-built and luxury models.
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2024 Kia EV9 reservations open soon, price tops out at $75,395That's for the top GT-Line model, while the base EV9 Light starts at $56,395 and the 300-mile Light Long Range starts at $60,695.
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EV tax credit becomes instant dealership rebate in 2024: Here's howUnder current rules, buyers can't claim the credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles until they file their taxes. That's about to change.
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Rivian Max pack efficiency gains enable 400-mile, 3-row R1SA 400-mile R1S electric truck retains its full third row, thanks to new cell tech with higher energy density—and resulting gains in energy efficiency and packaging efficiency.
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Which EV brands announced they’ll adopt Tesla’s NACS port this week? Which charging network opened a fast-charging station at the Grand Canyon? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending October 6, 2023. Volvo confirmed that its EX30 EV will start at $36,245 for the U.S., with deliveries expected to start next summer. That makes it a rival to models like the Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia Niro EV, and even the Chevy Bolt EV, but with a luxury badge. The 2024 Genesis GV60 EV lineup adds a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive...
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Tesla cuts Model 3, Y price again: Is an EV price war here yet?The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now cost well below $40,000 in their base versions if you can claim the EV tax credit. Most other EV makers haven't followed with official price cuts quite yet.
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Hyundai EVs get Tesla NACS charge port starting late 2024Its EVs will also have access to Tesla Superchargers, and an adapter for CCS-equipped Hyundai EVs is coming in 2025.
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2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 36-mpg 3-row SUV adds Nightshade lookThe Nightshade Edition is available in combination with the LE or XLE trim levels and doesn't appear to disrupt this model's excellent fuel economy of up to 36 mpg.
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Rove plans 20 amenity-packed California EV charging stationsStartup plans to open all 20 by 2026 and broke ground this week on the first, in Santa Ana.
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Honda Prologue details, Kia EV9 price, Ford LFP pause, EVs adopting Tesla NACS: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker accelerated efforts to go all-electric in Europe and the U.K.? Which EV’s tech will cost $2,500 a year so drivers can take eyes off the road and hands off the wheel—below 40 mph? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for...
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The Prologue is Honda's gateway EV—an electric SUV to step up to from the CR-V Hybrid but also a precursor to dedicated Honda EVs on the way in 2025.
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2024 Kia EV9: 3-row, 225-mile EV SUV costs about $56,000That’s for the base EV9 Light, in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, seating up to seven in three rows, with the smaller 76.1-kwh battery pack.
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Sporty Nissan EV concept cues an all-EV lineup for Europe by 2030Nissan revealed an all-electric successor to the Micra in concept form, as it accelerated its EV targets for Europe, despite the U.K. government's plan to relax requirements for plug-in vehicles.
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Kia EV9 review, Tesla at 5M, free Hyundai charger, EV battery degradation: The Week in ReverseWhich automaker this week said it’s done with diesels, worldwide? And is a “battery EV” or a “plug-in EV” the one without a tailpipe? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 22, 2023. In a...
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Toyota recasts hybrids without charge ports as "hybrid EVs"The latest stretch for Toyota marketing sees hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles all becoming different types of EVs. Which is which?
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Jaguar EVs will get Tesla charge port, Supercharger accessJaguar vehicles will have access to Tesla Supercharger stations, and next-generation EVs set to launch in 2025 will have the NACS port, with no need to use an adapter, for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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Spurred by the Inflation Recovery Act, Hyundai is acting as quickly as possible to bring EV assembly and battery production to North America.
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EV batteries degrade faster in hot weather: What owners can doFor EV drivers concerned about battery degradation, a few key decisions about how they park, charge, and even which battery they choose can help their car fare better over the long run.
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Tesla has made 5 million EVs globally, the most of any automakerTesla also reported in September it has reached 50,000 Superchargers globally, maintaining its position as the top global fast-charging network.
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Review: 2024 Kia EV9 SUV is a family-size commitment to EVsA first test drive of an EV9 prototype showed that solid performance, a comfortable ride, a spacious three-row interior, and game-changing features like bidirectional charging add up to what the market wants and needs.
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Kona Electric review, Toyota solid-state future, EV9 bidirectional charging: The Week in ReverseWhich EVs got improvements to ride and handling delivered over the air this week? Which automaker showed an electric scooter that folds up suitcase-sized? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 15, 2023. Based on some...
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Tesla loyalty is high, but Rivian and Lucid are luring owners awayMost Tesla owners stay with the brand, although a strong set of Model S rivals and the lack of a step-up product from Model Y has led to some defections to other brands.
Stephen Edelstein