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Kia ups EV6 leasing, purchase incentives

The EV6 is offered with multiple motor and drivetrain layouts and an all-electric range of more than 300 miles in some variants.

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Kia reveals more of its EV9 flagship electric SUV

The company says the EV9 offers customers “a fresh EV perspective in the family SUV sector.”

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New EV entries cut into Tesla’s EV market share

Tesla is showing the expected signs of shedding market share as more entrants arrive with their own EV contributions.

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Kia 2023 Niro EV debuting at $39,450

Kia has announced its all-new second-generation crossover, the 2023 Niro EV, will feature an MSRP of $39,450 in the Niro Wind and Niro Wave trim levels. Kia says the Niro EV is powered by a 64.8 kWh battery and a 150kW (201 HP) motor with DC fast-charging capability. The Niro EV is rated at an

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Kia’s 2023 Sorento PHEV has 32 miles of all-electric range

For the 2023 model year, the Kia Sorento PHEV has been streamlined to one SX-P trim with 32 miles of all-electric range. The 2023 SX-P gains new creature comforts including retractable rear door sunshades, a 115-volt inverter that can charge household items such as a laptop, and standard Homelink. The Sorento PHEV can fully charge

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EVs are getting closer to being able to charge anywhere

Drivers are anxious about knowing when they’ll next find a charger, so what if the charger came to the driver instead?

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Is 100 miles of EV range in 2 minutes on the horizon?

Battery developer StoreDot says that by 2030 an EV could be charged with up to 100 miles of range in two minutes.

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Kia America has best-ever April sales total for electrified models

Kia America announced April sales of 59,063 units, marking the brand’s best-ever April sales total for EV models and pushing the total number of Kia vehicles sold in the U.S. past the 10 million mark. Overall, electrified models recorded the fourth consecutive same-month sales record, with EV sales reaching the 14th consecutive same-month sales record

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What’s the difference between an HEV and a PHEV?

Hybrids can be a bit confusing because there are two styles of these vehicles kind of lumped under the hybrid umbrella.

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Kia debuts second-gen. Niro CUV as all-electric, HEV, PHEV

The all-new Kia Niro CUV made its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The company says the next-generation Niro has been designed from the ground up, and the 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). The vehicle

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Kia America notches new monthly EV sales record by over 55%

Kia America says it sold 3,156 all-electric EV6 models in March, giving Kia’s electrified models their best-ever monthly and quarterly performances. Total March vehicle sales were 59,524 units. Overall, Kia reports its electrified model lineup experienced a record month by 55% over the previous record. Sales of the Niro model lineup of electrified crossovers also

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Kia to provide California on-demand concierge charging service

Kia America is partnering with Currently mobile charging service to provide its electric vehicle (EV) owners with an on-demand concierge service now available in three important California markets: Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose. Based on customer reception of this pilot program, future expansion to cities around the country will be considered. The program

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