After announcing full pricing for the all-new EV9 three-row electric SUV earlier this week, Kia America has now revealed the long-awaited EPA-estimated figures. The automaker says the range figures are higher than previous target estimates for all five EV9 variants. The range champion is the Kia EV9 Light Long Range RWD with a 304-mile EPA…
New sales data from China reveals that September was a very unusual month for Tesla, which noted a sharp decrease in retail Model 3 sales, likely related to the upcoming switch to a new version. According to the China Passenger Car Association’s (CPCA) data, the overall volume of Tesla MIC Model 3/Model Y wholesale vehicle…
Tesla has a proclivity to change its pricing schematics and update vehicle models at a moment’s notice. Early this month, Tesla cut its Model 3 and Y prices. Moreover, the automaker also introduced a new entry-level Model Y, likely featuring the firm’s LFP battery pack. The 2023 Tesla Model 3 now starts at $40,380, and…
Fisker has revealed plans to open its first Fisker Lounge in Shanghai, China, as part of its strategy to enter the world’s largest electric vehicle market. After establishing an office in China in 2022 and releasing additional details on its plans for the country earlier this year, including setting up a delivery center in 2023,…
Idemitsu Kosan, Japan’s second-largest oil refiner, has been developing solid sulfide electrolyte, a material used in the batteries. Toyota and oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan announced a tie up on Thursday to develop and mass produce all-solid-state batteries, in another example of new partnerships being forged amid the disruptive shift to electric vehicles. The companies aim…
Lexus looks to several concepts as a starting point toward becoming an EV brand. Aptera shows how it’s at work on its solar EV. And Kia provides a look at several future affordable EVs. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. As part of its first EV Day, Kia showed a suite of affordable…
Kia Corporation has today unveiled three new small- to medium-sized electric models at the brand’s first annual Kia EV Day in Korea, reaffirming its ambitious global strategy to lead and accelerate the ‘EV revolution’. During the event, the brand presented its vision of ‘EVs for all’ and strategy to significantly and rapidly expand its EV…
Besides helping bring electric vehicles into the mainstream, Tesla has influenced the auto industry in many ways, especially when it comes to car manufacturing. Among the many processes the EV maker has developed to cut production costs and speed up manufacturing, giga casting is probably the first one that comes to mind. Anyone can understand…
Skoda is introducing a significant package of engineering, design and specification enhancements for the 2024 model year Enyaq. Thanks to the updates, Skoda’s all-electric SUV is set to deliver more performance, faster charging, higher equipment levels and a longer range – further reinforcing its reputation as one of the best all-rounders in its sector. To reflect the…
Aptera this week gave an update on its solar-assisted EV, but still hasn’t provided a firm timeline for production. The Aptera 3-wheeler uses integrated solar panels to boost range up to 1,000 miles in some versions, with enough power to outrun some sports cars, Aptera has claimed. It can also be charged conventionally, and Aptera…
